Hello everyone,   I've been reading this forum for years, and it has been tremendously helpful.  I decided to take a leap of faith and enter the audiophile world. I've just ordered a DT 880 600Ω as well as a LD MKIV SE. This should keep me busy for a while. I'm still missing a DAC, but...

Hello Everyone,   I've been reading the forums here quite a bit for a while and it has been an outstanding source of information.  Thanks for all the help you've already provided me with!   Now, I would say I'm a 'fairly long term' audiophile - about 15 years - but have always been so...

I'd like to ask for your suggestion on DAC that ca use with my iPad. I intend to get little dot mkivse, but little dot DAC seems pricy to me. I'm intending to spend less than $100 on DAC as long as it won't cripple my overall system. Thanks for you suggestions in advance.

I'm looking to get on with purchasing my bedside rig, and I'm wondering which component I should upgrade to first.. I currently have an E-MU 0404 DAC, Shure SRH 840 headphones, and a 16gb ipod.   I plan to buy a LittleDot MK IV SE tube amp, an iPod transport (Onkyo ND-S1 or something...

Hi All,   I’ve tried to find some answers to this query and all I find myself doing is going through 100’s of pages of tube rolling!!!   I need some definitive answers – LD MKIII/ LD MKIV as a pre amp – anybody using either as a pre amp??   How good is the pre amp? Is it articulate...

I've just got my LD today. DHL have had in the warehouse overnight at -7 degrees so unpacking it there were signs of condensation so I'm waiting 24 hours before powering it up.   The possible problem is the 20-30 degrees of radial loose play on the volume control. Obviously I won't really...

Granted, there is quite a price difference, but wanted to get your opinions on these two tube amps: 1. Little Dot Mk IV SE 2. Woo Audio WA6 (stock) Apart from looks: LD Mk IV SE: - OTL - upgraded components (from the Mk IV) e.g. Vishay-Dale resistors, ALPS potentiometer, Nichicon...

Hi,   I might be wrong, but i was under the impression that LD mk iv SE is discontinued or extremely low on stock. However, i came across this Ebay link with low price as well:  ...

Hi,   I have a short question hoping for answer.   At the moment my set up is: Asus Xonar Essence ST (Used for Surround etc & DAC) -> LD MK IV SE -> DT990 (600ohm)   Would adding in an extra DAC be beneficial? Let's say using LD DAC II   It then becomes: Asus Xonar Essence ST...

I'm thinking about venturing into headphone hifi. I listen to my music for about 4-6 hours a day so why not spend some money on it to enjoy it even more.  At the moment i'm thinking about buying either a DT990/250 or an HD650. I am looking for an amplifier that will drive these headphones...

Dear Mk IV / se lovers,   Today, I thought I start The Little Dot Mk / Se Appreciation Thread for all Mk IV lovers to contribute and enjoy.   This thread would be dedicated to you and shall be a place for us to share our joy as well as to learn from one another.   You may share everything...

So its time to buy an amp for my SRH840s and I would like to hear people's thoughts on a good tube amp for these in the <$450 range. My short list is currently: Audiotailor Jade Little Dot MKIII Little Dot MK IV (or IV SE) I want to be sure I don't get any hum (the Jade is rumored to be...

In the last one month, I lost my mind, I have got myself a T1, also a HD800. But I have a doubt now, as I only have a beginner amp LD MKIVse, and LD MKVII+ Because of some reason, i can,t change my amps.( basically , i don't want my wife to know , I spent that much money on stuff,,, this...

Dear Everyone, especially Little Dot/Beyer lovers,   Finally I got my LD Mk IV SE to pair with my Beyer DT-900 (ohm).   This combo was decided after much reading in this forum, some audition of headphones and amps and of course based on my budget.   The pair is brand new and I would...

Hello Fellow Members... I have become very interested in the The Little Dot MK IV SEand I think I must have read everything there is to read about these fine products..I am in touch with David @Little Dot..and have received some very useful and friendly feedback from one or two users.. I...

Just a possible word of warning. While I love the MK IV SE I just got, I realized that I kinda Vaporlocked and didn't think things through. The company I bought the amp from on Ebay (Pollychen) is not an authorized reseller. Evidently they pretty much copied everything off David's site and...

Any Little Dot Mk IV users,   I have been trying to remove the volume knob of the Mk IV se to replace it with another one, but to no avail. Yes I used an allan wrench.   But I can't seem to be able to loosen the knob, therefore am able to remove it.   Anyone who has removed the...

I just paid for a T1  and should receive it  in like a week,   but this make me wonder, how good will my current amp be able to drive it.   Little dot MKIV se Little dot MKV ( which is going to be sold) Little dot MKVII+ ( which i should receive it  2 weeks later( sent back for...

Hi guys, I own a Little Dot MKIII and I really enjoy it with my Grados 325. I wonder if there's a noticeable difference between the MKIII and the MKIV SE.... worth to make the change.... Also, I bought Mullard tubes for the MKIII (M3181 I believe) would they fit on the MKIV ? Or should...

I am looking for some M8161 tube for the LD MKIVSE   but i found two on ebay... which one should i get????   http://cgi.ebay.ca/CV4015-EF92-M8161-Mullard-NOS-Tube-Matched-Pairs-/350353482214?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2    ...

  Just received my Little Dot MKIV SE I am a Noob myself, still doing trial and error type of testing.   What i can say is , I Love my HD600 and DT-880 600ohm on the MKIV SE better then on my MKV   will come back later, after trying more.   I read some Thread saying the Little...

I'm currently using HD555's but I'm going to be upgrading to HD650's and I'm in the process of possibly buying a LD MKIVSE from a member here on Head-Fi. I wanted your opinion on whether this amp will be a good fit with the HD650's and also whether I should be looking into other amps at this...

Hi all-- Thanks to all who have helped me get sucked into this fascinating microcosm of hi fi for one. Here's where I stand: I've got my Denon DVD-2800 DVD-A/SACD/CD feeding into a Little Dot Mk IV SE amp which is connected to my ears by a pair of V3 Darth Beyers. Yes, I love everything I'm...

I posted this review over on the LD site a few weeks ago and several folks have asked me to post it here as well. This review takes you from ordering through burn-in and tube rolling. You will see time breaks, these are from additional postings that updated the review as I went along. I freely...

Hey all,   Had my LD MKIVSE for 5 days so far, generally loving the sound after the initial issue I had with hum died down!  The amp is being driven by the headphone output on my HDA X-Plosion soundcard.   I am finding with some kinds of music, usually music with a lot of low frequency...