Looks like there are multiple PPA builders now. Looks like I can almost afford one. Who built yours and how do you like it? I'm happy with my META42 (Thanks again Kurt!) but want to take it up to the next level. Main and only phones are the ER4P, with S adapter for variety. Comments...

I've had a "slimp3" music server for some time and I love it. The folks at slim devices have raised the bar on their music server: Wireless connectivity Digital output Headphone connection! I am impressed that the device is just $299, and the look is getting more professional. I have...

I think I'm pretty jaded about gadgetry, but go look at www.slimp3.com. They sell a device that talks ethernet as an input and has RCA line level outputs on the other side. Combined with their server software, this lets you use any computer in your house as a digital music server that...

Source: D-FJ401 PCDP Phones: Ety 4P (with S converter) AMP: META42, with AD8620, double stacked 2001 buffers, portable version powered by single 9V battery. I've been contemplating a cable, something like a silver braid mini<>mini interconnect, but wonder if this is the next place to spend...

Target is selling the D-FJ401 ($89 list) for $66 starting tomorrow. I went to get one today, but that price doesn't apply until tomorrow. This unit got a good review from fixup and I like it too...nice to have the radio built in and a line out.

It happened like this: I learned about headroom from a discussion forum about ipods. This led to the ER6/Total Airhead bundle. That led to reviews of the ER4, which led to head-fi, fixup, headwize, etc. So I now both the ER4P and the ER6 with the Total Airhead amp, and a META42 on order. Almost...