The Little Dot arrived and it's awesome.   The difference between the computer output and the same computer output through the Little Dot is amazing, and much, much more than I expected. I have the gain on standard (3) and getting good listening levels at 6 on the dial for most recordings...

Yes.   The Fiio E11 has Output Power > 180 mW@32Ω according to the specifications page at Fiio.   Mike

  Hi. Thanks for your response.   You're not disappointing me. Yes, I am well aware of this suggestion, however I already have other amps available and will likely have other headphones so I made the decision to try the pure tube amp rather than a hybrid like the Mk1. I also took note of...

Don't worry about being a newbie or a lurker, there are plenty of us about! :)   I've just bought the same Grado's as my first toe in the water for quality headphone sound, only had them about a week. Very impressed so far!   As far as the burn-in is concerned, I'm not qualified to answer...

Quote: Originally Posted by hciman77 That the transport can be replaced easily is neither here nor there, buying a costly product that dies is the problem. This is a shame as I am interested in the E5 but these problems do put me off somewhat. Well, this thread is already way...

Mike FL, Which Patricia Barber CD is this? I have a couple of hers, but not that one:

My remote is as tight as. Do they loosen up over time, or did yours come loose? I was looking at it and wondering how the front plate is attached, but haven't got to the screwdriver stage yet Maybe there are screw access holes under the rubber feet?

Quote: Originally Posted by philodox Nice picture... is that a DAC on top or a headphone amp. If it is a DAC get ready to say bye bye. Thanks, No, it's not a DAC, it's my build of Mauro Penasa's LM3886 based amplifier. Sitting above that is a diy pre/headphone amp (BB...

Arrived today, no damage. It's replacing a Rotel 965BX, and I've installed it into my test system for burn-in. Very nice...

Studio ambience is possible... I've got a couple of recordings where (real) studio ambience has been accidentally included, one in the form of musicians having a quiet word out the back while their buddy is playing a solo. so it is possible, but doesn't neccesarily add to the recording, apart...

Not taking the bait rickcr42. I'm not annoyed at you, I was pointing out that it's difficult to discuss with you. The point of the whole 'forced' example is that we were talking specifically about amplification and speakers, and you started using the LP -> CD switch as proof... Sorry for...

Cant discuss with you ricky, You take answers out of context and and shoot alternate arguement. For instance. --> I said I had $3k of amp/speaker and it sounded good. <-- You said no way anyone's going to force you to upgrade to $3k amp/speaker. --> I said no-one is forcing you...

Hey rickcr42, No-one's 'forcing' you to spend anything. If you are happy with what you have at whatever it cost, go for it. I happen to be reasonably happy with my kit, but I certainly don't consider it high-end. Of course there are exceptional HT amps, but not in any reasonable price...

$US747 landed into Australia, it was apparently $710 before the price rise. There is no 'street' price, there is just 'the' price.

Quote: Originally Posted by rickcr42 Dude.I AM the bear and it is my cave you did not see the "please do not tease the bear" sign ? No, you must be sitting on it Quote: Not true at all.You specifically do NOT want full range speakers at all postions and in fact...

rickcr42. Look, you can jump on me for throwing some humor around if you like, I've got a thick skin, but just remember who said: "have fun people.Obviously you have no clue and never will" No offence, but if you shoot some arrows into the bear cave, you have to expect that you'll get a...

Just got notification of the tracking number... Gotta say, Cattylink have got their act together for customer advice. Why doesn't everyone keep their customers informed like this? Re the powercord: I'm not saying that the cord couldn't/doesn't make a difference, as I've never tried one...

Quote: Originally Posted by rickcr42 have fun people.Obviously you have no clue and never will A few posts ago you were suggesting that you would shortly be selling me some form of multichannel sound. As one of your self-proclaimed potential customers, I am dismayed at your...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ferbose I am not even saying one can recreate Alberts Hall in one's home. I am talking about making a Stradivari sound as good as a student violin in one's home, if one is willing to try. [..] I am not saying there is an easy way to improve upon stereo...

rickcr42, Speakers only _try_ to do what you suggest. With varying degrees of success. With a virtual wave of your hand, you have elevated them all to one perfect level. It's just not that simple. My path has been consistant. I started off saying that we have to be realistic about what is...

Quote: Originally Posted by rickcr42 Speakers play only what they are sent as signal so if that signal says "100 feet away and up 25 degrees with and attentuation tate of X..." it will reproduce that signal accurately. I so dearly wish that what you say about speakers was true...

Quote: Originally Posted by rickcr42 but when proposed no way would the average family allow it. Hmm. Exactly what was proposed? Forgive my skepticism, but I would expect more resistance from the recording companies that the average family. In fact, the average family will buy...

Yes, but. but... The more drivers you throw into a cabinet, and the more cabinets you put in a room, the harder it is to get anything approaching accurate sound. That's just the speakers. Room effects are multiplied when you increase the number of speakers in the room. what are you going...

Quote: Originally Posted by rickcr42 It just is not done because there is no consumer demand for it And therefore it is true. I was talking about what is realistic in our own situation. Even if what you say is possible, you say it is not available, and there is no demand for it...

Quote: Originally Posted by rickcr42 That is just not true.It has been demonstrated over and over for thirty years or better than it can be done realistically.That any space can be recreated once you get past the visual cues your brain sends out telling you "you are NOT in a bigger...