These are authentic and cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231489344243?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT   Demo models for less than 50% of the retail price. I took a risk, bought one and it seems 100% authentic.

I've both the P7 and the P5 II and I believe the P7 is miles ahead. More balanced sound, better all over the spectrum. BUT....I also think the P5 II is one of the best truly portable headphone around if you prefer a "commercial" sound. In fact, it's the most comfortable on-ear I've ever worn...

Simple...   No need for a hifi top notch bulky player, please give me:   + Good DAC, good amp + Small (suitable for running, biking) + Good, small screen (like iPod Nano) + SD card slot (no need for internal memory) + Good EQ settings + iTunes compatibility   Going to use it with my...

I've sent it back. To my ears the output of my iPhone 5 sounds clearer and more spacious than the a200p. The a200p and the Shure SE846 are not a good match imo.

I bought one last week and I'm happy with it. I'm using it with my iPhone 5 and Shure SE846's. Output volume is much higher than from my iPhone.   The A200p gives a bit better sound, but mainly a different sound than my iPhone. A bit more separation, slighty better bass response, but a...

I visit music festivals every Summer for a bunch of years on a row, so I can make a nice list. Beside that, I visit gigs on regular base in my home town or in Amsterdam, Paris, London.   One of the best concerts I've seen in the last 15 years:   - Pearl Jam - Prince - Beirut - Arcade Fire...

Wow, the SE846 pairs wonderful with the iPod Nano 7G. Plenty of volume, plenty of dynamics and space. With my Sony PHA-1 it sound a *little* bit better, but it can also be my imagination.   I love these forums and I know I'm not very "hipster" when I say this: You don't need an external amp...

Best album from 2014 up to now; Sun Kil Moon - Benji     Beautiful as always!

Question. I'm looking for a amp/dac to go with my iPod Classic 7G and Shure SE846 IEMs. Has the C5D advantages above the C5 in this case?   And how do I connect both for the best audio quality?   Thanks a lot! :)   BTW: I can't imagine how bass boost must be like on the Shure SE846 

Thanks, that's helpful! One disadvantage is that I have to double amp the signal from my iPod, because there's no usb input. Or am I missing something?

Looking for a good portable amp/dac to go with my iPod Classic 7G and SE846s. The JDS C5(D) seems a good buy for $189/$249. They should be good with 9 ohm IEMs, right??   More recommendations for a small amp/dac for my iPod Classic are welcome. Looking for the best audio quality for max...

Wow, you've tried them all? :P

Because I don't like the stock cable (too rigid around the ears), I'm looking for a nice silver cable. Don't need balanced, don't need ultra high end. Max $100/$150.   Which one do you guys recommend??? I already mailed Ted, but I really like to know if there are alternatives. Thanks!

Is Audyssey a good alternative? I tried it and it seems to improve the sound quite a bit. Not many EQ settings though...

Just tried the SE846's with the Audyssey app on my iPhone and wow....it's quite an improvement to the standard music player. There isn't a SE846 preset yet, but I chose the SE535 preset which matches the SE846 quite good imo.   Here is the app...