Big changes since I last posted my rig a long time ago. The Pro-ject turntable is still present but has been fitted with an acrylic platter and uses the old platter as an additional plinth and is now fitted with an Audio Technica AT-F7 cartridge. The turntable goes through the Musical Fidelity...

Same here but I might get one out of interest. It won't be as good as the X1 as the internals will be totally different I was more interested that it is a similar design to the X1 and thought the Design by Fiio was unique to them.

I am tempted to buy one just to see what it's like.

Well from a few reviews I have seen is that a few people said the the jog wheel fell off and it only plays MP3. Don't think it supports flac. Probably find it is quiet different internally and it's just the case that looks similar or is made by the same people.

Don't know if someone had posted this before but something I happened to notice while browsing through my Argos catalogue. In the UK we have a store called Argos and they have their own audio brand called Acoustic Solutions. They are selling for £139 an MP3 player with onboard 160gb flash...

Thanks, I shall pass the comment to Fred as it will keep him smiling.

Thanks Jamie. The hardest part was finding a good pair of glass eyes of the correct size. Then I mounted Fred on part of an old iPad stand I had. He seems happy enough.

Meet the new member of the family. Fred the Head

Just arrived. Acrylic platter and puck for the Pro-ject Genie

It is indeed and quite a good one too.

Cambridge Audio NP30

Not as small as the Little Dot and has coaxial and optical outs and also comes in silver. http://www.richersounds.com/product/cd-players-recorders-dacs-cassette-decks/cambridge-audio/sonata-cd30v2/camb-cd30v2-blk#

Quote: Harsh but fair.

Topping TP32 Amp/Dac with USB and auxiliary inputs and remote control.

Another pair for the collection. Great condition Marantz SD-5.