Since I never had a chance to audition the Opus #1, can't really say. I'm not a fan of Cirrus Logic and I believe the Opus #1 uses the CS4398 DAC. If I remember correctly, Cirrus tends to have a more analytical sound. The Teac uses a Burr Brown chip and is musical and I'm enjoying the level of...

All the above-mentioned DAPs are great.  I'm using the TEAC HA-P90SD and am completely smitten.  The UI is quite 90ish, but if you want a great DAP with focus on the music/audio qualit and at under $300, it's excellent.     The A&K Jr. is very good.  Doesn't extract details as well as the...

Not sure of any sales, but I did return a used pair of Meze 99 through Amazon Warehouse. I think I paid $265.00 ($248 before taxes). The condition was rated very good, but it was pretty much in like-new condition...Was in perfect working order. Just preferred the Ultrasone Edition 8 sound. The...

Thanks for the advice br4lin. WIll have to think long and hard for the fostex...

Curious if anyone knows how the TH-X00 Ebony compares to the Ultrasone Edition 8. Just purchased the Meze 99, and it's pretty nice. But compared to the Ultrasone, the Meze feels veiled. For the price, the Meze is indeed excellent (although I'll most likely return the Meze). Thanks in advance...

@MezeTeam, I have the Ultrasone Edition 8 Ruthenium model...looking forward to your opinion and thanks in advance!

Curious to hear from Meze 99 owners how the sound compares to the Ultrasone Edition 8. I'm currently using the Teac HA-P90SD DAP player and am really loving the combo. The only downside I'm experiencing with the Ultrasone, is sibilance from certain audio recordings. Also, factoring that the...

Hello Nanoholic and thank you! Your explanation makes complete sense.  Also thanks for the tip on getting the correct fit.  I realized it should be 900i and not 990i...   Nevertheless, will continue to use the Edition 8 and hope extended listening sessions will further enhance the sound quality. 

Hello,   Just recently purchased a used pair of these edition 8.  The serial number is in the 3300s.  I also own a pair of the ultrasone 990i and was curious if anyone knows how much bass the edition 8 have.    I'm aware the 990i have a very strong bass signature (compared to the edition 8)...

@waynes world, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only thinking along the sound quality lines.  Hope your enjoying your X5 too! @sfwalcer lol!  I'll make a deal with you, if you get the ibasso DX90, would be willing to do a swap to see which sounds better.  =)  

I've really enjoyed the Mikros 90 with the new Fiio X5.  Curious to know if anyone else has similar results.  I almost prefer these headphones over the Hifiman HE400 when listening with my X5.  Although the bass thump is diminished, the overall clarity of the music and also more detailed...

Thank you sandalaudio!  Great to know and thank you for taking the extra time to answer and also to illustrate.  Happy to know I can just keep it on high gain.  

Hello.  Wondering if someone can answer this question.  Does boosting gain on the X5 effect overall sound quality?  Thanks in advance for any assistance!  Otherwise, really love the X5 sound quality.  Quirks and all, in the end, it's all about the sound quality.  Looking forward to hearing...

Also ordered from headphone.com and will be receiving tomorrow!  Looking forward to Friday.     @puerrican85 how is the Fiio X5 compared to the Sony NWZ-ZX1?

@ptravel, good call!  I did overnight shipping, because I'm a bit impatient!   @BrokenStevie, with Paypal, they do take the funds immediately...I guess it's considered a direct transfer from account.  Credit card there is no charge.  Hope B&H comes through though...   I think I'll give...