I ordered in October but have not received an email regarding shipment. Am I to assume I am not on the list for the 1st batch? I would be OK with not high bitrate support from iOS since my iOS devices would hold so few files of that type anyway. Knowing that I can ship it back to remedy that...

+1 on that

@Michael: I work for a medium sized software company and I am specifically working on our mobile initiatives. We have many, many mobile devices that we use for testing and I typically cary at least 5 tablets/phones (iOS, Android, Windows) at any time. I would be more than happy to run a HiFi-M8...

I am beyond happy. great job Michael and team!

Well, I will definitely not have the Centrance HIFI-M8 for the meet, but I can take a Benchmark DAC-1 USB and a macbook pro with pure music and a nice assortment of tunes. Since I wont have a balanced rig I will take my HD-600s with a Cardas 1/4" plug and also the balanced cable in case someone...

As much as I I appreciate the attempt to keep older devices from becoming obsolete, I would have to do that at the expense of the M8 (making it more likely to feel obsolete earlier than its time). I know we can't take care of any/all future needs (DSD might begin to seem like an essential...

I am still thrilled to be going to the meet-up but, unfortunately, I will not be coming with a Centrance HiFi-M8 as it will not ship until a couple of weeks after we get together. Too bad, I really wanted to hear some of the nicer headphones with that DAC/Amp.   Can't wait to meet you all...

thanks, I have been looking at these and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them in terms of the build quality. I don't need anything too rugged, mostly because I am looking for something that I could put into my bag to take my cans and HIFI-M8 back and forth from the office and...

OK,this is a bit off topic but now that I will have a transportable rig that can drive my big cans, I am trying to figure out how I can carry around those behemoths safely and securely. I looked at the hippo case but the thought of paying the crazy shipping fee for shipment form Singapore is...

I am really interested in going and am thrilled to see so many head-fiers within screaming distance. I can bring a pair of Senn HD600s with balanced Stephan Audio Art E-Series cables and (hopefully, if it is released by then) a Centrance HIFI-M8. I can also take a pair of Shure SE530s but I...

On purely aesthetic grounds I am leaning toward the inset letters. My only concern is whether this would weaken the band compared to raised letters.

+1 to thank you for updating us so soon after returning form CES. 

I agree that the sudden "it will sound as good as the dacport" came as a bit of a shock. I was hoping for a portable dacmini class device rather than a louder dacport.

I don't think it is too unreasonable for someone who is planning on getting borderline insane levels of sound quality for a transpacific flight to carry an extra battery pack for the ability to listen the entire time the flight is in the air. Yes, I want it all, but only with respect to sound...

just sent my request. I will spend the additional time they need to finish the unit to find a nice pair of used, balanced cables for my HD600s.

I have had some trouble with 3rd party 30pin connectors and most cases. Whereas the apple made connector is thin and fits with all cases, often 3rd party connectors are thicker and require removing the case in order to use. Have centrance tested the connector with any iphone cases? I have mostly...

I, for one, am happy to preorder and am willing to wait until it is completed to the high centrance standards, even if it means having to go without it longer. 

I would like to pre-order as well. This sounds like a perfect product for my needs. Please let us know when we can make the pre-ordering official.

I have had the HD600 for a LONG time. About 8 years ago I upgraded to the Cardas cable and was very pleased with the improvement. I have been quite happy with their sound and their comfort: both promote long term listening at the office without fatigue. I have been eyeing the new Centrance...