Quote: Thanks for the photos on the link and your initial impressions.  Interesting product.  Will follow.   I bumped into another product with integrated DAC/AMP for iRiver H1X0 or X3 optical.  Keep them coming.  ...

Quote:   That is good to know.  I think that is why I gave up on trying to pair the H1X0 with any DAC/AMP combos.  Nobody willing to step up the DAC/AMP / optical input model.  Hopefully with the X3, someone will step up.  I just noticed the MyST 1866 is just a DAC, so hope is fading...

Quote: I just re-read my post.  Since I have been out of this game for so long.  I forgot you are using a LOD, and thus using the DX100 DAC.  I initially assume some optical out of the DX100 and thus some bypassing.   Nevermind.   Just hope more DAC/AMP combos coming out like the...

I was reading lee730's paring of the DX100 & UHA6 MKII, and was wondering...   Wouldn't the (iRiver H1X0 > Sysconcept Optical > UHA6 MKII) > (DX100 > LOD > UHA6 MKII)?   That is why I initially got the iRivers was that digital optical out > line out?  Please correct me and not flame me...

  Agreed, if it was the 99%.  But it is LFF, so sometimes you throw rationality out-the-door.  A fanboy gonna fanboy sometimes and hope.

Quote:   Here is an appetizer if you have not already read:   http://www.head-fi.org/products/frogbeats-c4/reviews/7775   I respect Rankan's review, but subjectivity is involved so waiting for a greater sample size.   Rankan purchased the C4's based on LFF's great review, so...

Rakan, you were right, the build quality looks fabulous from your photos.   The light hitting your light blue customs with gold Frogbeats logo makes it look even more spectacular.   I see your 1 Own It and review.  Very nice.   My wallet will be in trouble if LFF had the opportunity of...

Thanks Rakan.  I was going to bring up packaging, but left if out.  It is good to know.  If build quality > UM, that is a plus.

Quote: Congrats!  I have been considering the C4's also given the great review.   Since Frogbeats is just starting out with customs, how is the build quality?   Comparisons will be great.  Especially with the 334.

Quote:   Ouch.  Maybe I should not rush into the purchase this month.   I am building around a ultra-portable NOS DAC and not the other way around.  Maybe I should wait until next year until I can do a thorough demo of the FAD's.   How is your ES5's with the USB Monica DAC?  My...

Quote:       I think the uniqueness and the 'horn' sound signature is a better fit for me at this point.  I am in a similar school of thought. I was just so tempted because 'neutral' seems to be the trend nowadays or new 'FAD' for lack of a better word with the modified Fostex...

Quote:     Quote:     Quote:   I forgot about the physical and sonic complications of CIEM's that it can cause on your ears.  I do want something comfortable and not result in fatigue in a short time.  I was trying to avoid the 'get both' scenario, but I guess that is...

I really enjoy reading about your enjoyment over the Piano Forte IX's.  I recently got hooked into a review by LFF concerning new CIEM's named Frogbeats C4.   http://www.head-fi.org/t/629467/review-the-frogbeats-c4-an-explosively-good-custom-in-ear-monitor-seriously   It has taken my...

Quote: I may try the request or order form route next year which MF suggested.  Maybe, my luck will change @ that time.  At least I got the sense of the price range (1k-1.4k, IX) (2.25k-3k, X).   Anyways, really, really enjoyed reading your posts here.  I break out the popcorn when I...

Hey you two.  Thanks for helping out.   Sorry about the mix-up.  The price quote sentence was a last second edit.   I am going to skip PriceJapan this time around for the FADs and try to get it on my own as a walk-in somewhere.   But to try to clear things up...   Basically, I...

Quote: Thanks.  I tried PriceJapan and the communication has been poor.  I have ordered from them 7 years ago with no issues, but not very responsive this time around.  They also quoted me a price higher than the local audio store price and higher than their website price (PF IX), but no...

Hi MuppetFace,   I too have a high interest in the X-CC and hope to make the acquisition in the 2nd quarter of next year.   I can purchase it from my local audio store, but the markup is extremely high nearing the USD3k plateau mark.   I noticed the lowest price is about USD2.25k...

Quote: Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but the 901 is out in the wild on this thread along with other goodies:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/623236/rocky-mountain-audiofest-denver-co-oct-12-14th-2012