I have pulled the trigger based on great review and personal expereince here. I can't wait to try this "Lovely" amp out.

I'd like to throw my 2 cents in. I'm using a Mister-X made Pimeta (non portable) and really love the sound. Vocals are phenomenal as well as the soundstage. I got them at approximatley the same time, so it is a little hard to tell if it is the amp or the phones that are contributing most...

Thanks, I'll check out the wiring for the house. We just moved to a new rental. Cheers, Jason AKA seagrasser

Hi everyone, Does anyone else get this. When I power down the computer, I get a large potentially damaging pop through my speakers and/or headphones. Using the analog output setup in stereo. Also, if my computer goes into standby, the soundcard doesn't seem to come back. I know two...

I would have to agree. I have an AKG501 and my pimeta does an excellent job of driving them. Cheers, Jason

Listening to the Im616's as I write. They are a great value for the money. I would agree that they are bass shy, but not anemic. Plus, they are very efficient. Certianly one of the better phones for under $50. Cheers, Jason

Thanks for doing this comparison, I just got a pair of the IM616's (listening to them at the moment). For me the repesent a great compromise in performance/value and portability. They may be a little lean in bass department, but hey are leaps and bounds ahead of the stock phones. They have...

That is truely funny!!!!

Well, in my adventures down this road, it usually means perfomance at the expense practicality which brings up the 10% or 1% rule. My definitions of this rule depends on disposable income of course (hence 10% or 1%). I seems that most of my Mid-fi puchases will get me 90% there and thus...

Thanks for all of the input guys! I will keep researching your suggestions and have ordered an chaintech av710 as a stop gap. For $25 I can use it as a paperweight later if need be. It will surely be better than what I have now. The Juli@ really does seem like a fantastic card with a...

To clarify: I do have a headphone amplifier May get a DAC later Want to keep it under $100 Really only interested in stereo. Would like to keep it as simple an interface as possible. Any suggestions? Jason

Well, This is my first real post on this forum which has been a wealth of knowledge already. Thanks for that. My problem arises from my home PC integrated sound processing. It is flat dull and noisy. As integrated sound goes, I've heard much better. That said, the PC is begging to be...

I have the same misgivings and accolades to bestow on this player. 1. The mechanism...very Mickey Mouse. 2. The sound is absolutely fantastic and it appears to play all of my CD's 3. Not a bad remote. 4. Plays HDCD's don't have many, but it makes a difference. cheers, Jason PS...