Unit #2 has been shipped to kdejonge today.  It should be there in a couple days.   I'm pretty sure sooner or later PM-3s will find a place in my collection.

I recieved unit #2 today. It seems to be in good shape. First impression: The build and packaging is very nice. They look as nice in person as in pictures and the packaging is a nice touch.

  THIS! I've been looking at this market pretty in depth lately and I find that there are so many compromises. I keep finding myself wishing Schiit would apply the same mindset to this market that you have with the rest of the lineup.   The larger-than-normal size would not be a problem for...

That's what i was afraid of. I guess it's time to upgrade to the plus or another balanced portable. I think I'd rather spend the money on another amp rather than switching to an idevice. Thanks for the input!

I would really welcome any suggestions on running my ALO International (not the "+" model) with a Galaxy S4 running Lollipop 5.0.1. I've read that it works with USB Audio Pro but I would like to use Spotify. 

I am interested in participating in the PM-3 loaner program and I agree to the terms and conditions. Thanks!

This may not be an exceptional "deal" as it seems to be a fairly common price point for "used", but I bought the Onkyo ES-HF300 used on amazon from AcousticSoundDesign "Used-Like New". They came in and appear to be new, no damage to the packaging, and were sealed. For $70 these are a GREAT buy...

+1 I'm adding it to my wish list.

The K550s have really grown on me. I would like a little more bass, but I am admittedly a bit of a basshead and compared to the K702s there is a lot more low end. But the soundstage is really nice for a closed back and the detail is everything I would expect from AKG. 

 AWD down to $105.76 now.

I can second this with the Fiio E18 and Galaxy S4 running Android 4.4.2   I can also say that the ALO The International does not work with the Galaxy S4 running Android 4.4.2. Tried several OTG cables and it will not work. I use Spotify mostly so I have not tried USB Audio Recorder Pro. Edit...

I was paying attention to this last night as I compared the K550s to other headphones. It took a bit to find my favorite combination of DAC/Amp and gain settings to get the treble to sound balanced. Eventually I found that the ALO International on a Low gain setting really gave a nice balance...

I just bought a used set of K550s to compare to my ATH-M50s. I have been listening for the past few hours and reading through other people opinions and I won't say mine are very different.  The K550s are more detailed with a wider soundstage than the M50s. However even the bass boost on my Fiio...

Has anyone actually A/B tested the E18 against the E17k yet? I recently got an E18 and I'm wondering how the sound signature of the new DAC chip in the E17k compares. Thanks

Quote: I like the idea, but is "acoustically invisible" material actually possible? I think for cinemas it's close enough, but would think to a more critical ear, it would be tough to have a good image and not filter the sound at all. Maybe it is possible and I just don't know about it...

Quote: that center channel is gonna have to be laid on its side though. Or maybe who cares about whats on the screen if there are 7 Grand Utopia EM's in one room.

Quote: I'm with you. A properly sound treated room, with a stage and maybe some Focal Grand Utopia EM speakers... just in case something needed amplification.

Thanks, that's great information to have. I keep reading that the K702 really wants power so that's why I was looking a little higher. I had originally considered the E9 (possibly with the E7) but I figured it might not be enough go juice for the K702. From what I've read both the E9 and the...

I just got my 702's today from a fellow Head-Fi member. They are my first adventure into the full size headphone world. So far, I'm enjoying them.  I now have to work toward properly powering them.  I plan on using my onkyo receiver for a little while, as I like the DACs in it. I think I will...