Thanks for the Dapper suggestion! I now have two options. Cheers!

Hope someone can help me. I don't have a lot of time to research. I want to replace my iPod with a new DAP. I don't have any FLAC or DSD files yet. I've looked at the Astell & Kern units, but it looks like they are difficult to use with a MAC & iTunes. I might be missing something though...

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll read about them over the weekend.

I love my PS500e so much, but I need/want a closed pair of HP with a Grado sound. Does anyone have any suggestions? I thought this would be the best place to post my question. Thank you, Jordan

I want to buy a new portable amp to use mostly with my Grado PS500e and occasionally my Shure SE535 IEMs. I've read lots of reviews and have narrowed it down to these 4. I want something that's neutral, somewhat spacious, widens the sounstage. I like the Vorgüze Pure, Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm...

Bought a new CCK. Problem solved. Hope these connectors don't go bad very often. Could get to be pretty expensive. I was really careful with it too! Thanks for all the support! You guys are awesome!

Yes, it's official. I might go to Best Buy and purchase another one. It's like a gremlin attacked it, lol. Thanks again. I appreciate all of your help.

Tried resetting my iPhone & iPad. No go. It has to do with my camera connector. i receive the message as soon as I attach the CCK, without the iFi micro. Both iDevices are fully charged. Could my connector be bad? I've only used it carefully at home for about a month. Huge thank you, Jordan

Yes, fully charged. Light flashing. I've tried everything. Sighs

Has anyone received the "drawing too much power" message when connected to an iPhone? This started when I updated my iPhone 6+ to iOS 8.2. I cannot use the iDSD with my phone anymore.

Yes, I was referring to the headphones. The unit is fine :)

Sorry to read that you had to send your unit back. I actually deleted my post because i discovered the problem was coming from my headphones. I called the company and I too have to return them. They are sending me a new pair since I only bought them less than 60 days ago. Thanks for your replies!

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Still loving my Grado PS500e. Trying out a few different amp/DACs. Trying to find the right one for me. I, still very curious about the RS2e. It will probably be my next pair of Grados. Unless i pick up a pair of the 325is.

Thanks.! That's exactly what the problem was. Talk about burning in a unit (not in a good way).

I was running the Micro with my iPhone through my Audioengine speakers with the RCA jacks for less than 2 hours, and the Micro got very hot! Is this normal? I searched the thread about this issue and couldn't find the answer. Thanks!!

Wonderful! I've got it running now with my iPod on shuffle. I'm pretty new here, so I'm trying to use the correct sound definitions. Thanks for the reply!

I received my Micro a couple days ago. Surprised how bright it is, and I love my treble. I'm using my Grado PS500e which aren't as bright as other Grados. I actually wanted to lighten them up some! My source is an iPhone 6+. Is there a burn in with this amp?

Yes, he told me he wasn't planning on making any more units. And Kevin, you know how long it took me to,finally decide on an amp/DAC To buy. Now I'm trying to find a substitute. I'm glad you're enjoyng yours!!! I think the International+ is too warm for me. It lacks clarity & transparency...

Would love to buy an Apex Glacier! TTVJ is sold out. I received an ALO International+ today. It's the first amp/DAC I've tried. I'm using it with my iphone 6+. I haven't spent enough time with it yet to give any feedback. I have an IFI Micro coming tomorrow so I can compare them to each other...

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I bought the X2 from Amazon and ended up returning them. I also wanted an all rounder since I listen to rock & Electronica. I found them a little too warm for me, lacking transparency. Haven't tried the 400i. I ended up with the Grado PS500e which I love. The Grado 325e is in the $300 range and...

Just found this thread. I live in Aventura. Would lov to get together with you guys. I have a pair of Shure SE535 IEMs and a brand new pair of Grado PS500e. I don't have a portable amp/DAC yet. Research, research, research. My name is Jordan :)

Thank you for introducing me to Porcupine Tree! Such a powerful group. Especially, "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here". May your future be filled with love & light.

My ears fit inside the L cups too.