@Hiyono - thanks for the info! After reading lots of pages/threads, I didn't pick up on all of that.  Looks like I will be going directly from my laptop for a good deal of my non-home listening, which wasn't the original plan.  Much appreciated. -Dan

I'm sorry if this question has been answered already, I have been looking through this thread, but it is loooooong!    I have an iPhone 5 with the lightning connector. Are either of these adapters better than the other in terms of connecting to the Leckerton (or even an ODAC):   1. The...

@DMinor - indeed, I actually just bought a c421 from a Head-fier. While I am excited about the C5, my gut is that there will be some nice deals on the c421 as some trade up. The big distinction seems to be in the volume control on the new model, and balance. Not entirely sure of all the changes...

Thanks @ClieOS - you are clearly more knowledgeable about this than I am! I hadn't realized that Apple's 30pin connector was something that anyone could make an adapter for, but the Lightning adapter was some whole proprietary thing that needed to be license. Bummer to hear that, but I suppose I...

I have one of these on the way too, can't wait to try it out early next week, and comparing it directly to some JDS Labs gear. Thanks. -Dan

Also - per JDS's Facebook post, they are working on launching this when production is at 80% (they are at 50% now), which I believe is meant to avoid any delays in the initial batch of orders. Pre-ordering will open within 2 weeks.   -Dan

Excited about this! I am still in the process of comparing a variety of amps to see which will be my final portable setup. This is definitely high on my list. Since this is replacing the c421, I don't think the price will go up at all or by much. I chatted with John a little while back and my...

Thanks for the feedback. @ClieOS - I didn't fully understand how the headphone out can match an LOD, but I'm not that technical. I'm using an iPhone 5, so I'm not sure if the tech differs from your experience with the iPod Nano 7. Thanks. -Dan

With CES next week, do we have any word on new LOD cables being released for Apple's lightning connector? This article mentions lightning-compatable docks being a big thing to expect at the show:   http://mashable.com/2013/01/04/ces-2013-trends/   I placed an order for the wonky existing...