I am not the original owner of this Micca Origen+ so I can't send the unit for repair. Everything works fine except, as you can see in the pics, the optical port has come out of place. It has 5 metal pins, 2 in front, 3 in back, that go into the circuit board, but the front 2 have come out of...

N00b question, does all this just pertain to buying SMSL products from AliExpress or from anywhere (Amazon included)?

They were an absolute pain in the ass to get on, but they fit, and are SUPER comfortable. 

I'm a cheap person, I stick to my iPhone 7 for all pics and video. 

How different are these from the Superlux 681? Am I better off using the 681 or upgrading to these (or the K240)?

Just getting started, hope to add on to this list in the coming months.   1. Superlux 681 2. VE Monk 3. Fiio EM3

Complete n00b here, got into the headphone game a few months ago, still learning new things every day. Currently rocking the Superlux 681 (with pleather HM5 pads), VE Monks, and the Fiio EM3, with a FX Audio DAC-X6. Hope to be getting to know some of you better in the coming weeks!

I have the Superlux 681 and I was able to stretch regular pleather pads on, they ripped slightly but no other issues. Should I be concerned about the slight rip or are they good one, since they are on and won't be coming off?

What about for the Superlux 681, wud the X6 or M3 be better? Not planning on upgrading past the 681.

What do you guys think is better, this or the SMSL M3?

What do you guys think is better, this or the SMSL M3?

I wanna preface this by saying I am a total noob when it comes to this stuff, I know absolutely nothing about audio components, so sorry if I use the wrong terminology or assume something incorrectly. Long story short, I want to connect both my laptop and my Xbox 360 to this DAC, so I can just...

Just got a pair of Superflux 681's and I've been reading that it's best to get better pads, as the stock ones aren't that great. I'm hoping to find a nice RED pair, if possible. Would these fit the 681's? I've found conflicting reports, some people saying they will, others saying they wont.