joshatdot, you could diy adapters, see here:
http://www.headphoneamp.co.kr/ftp/si.../Tip/SMD-4.jpg
yup, browndogs are expensive as hell... first you think 'only 3$ per piece'.. but you have to order alot of them.
I recently got on a opamp buying spree... I already have or will receive:
NE5532
LM6172
LM4562
OPA2107
OPA2604
OPA2227
OPA2132
NJM4556
AD8066
AD823
AD843
AD744
AD8620
RC4558
now I just have to order parts for my pimeta (board has already arrived) and compare them & write a review here
fortney: considering opamps, I think a long time listening test is more suitable. I must say, short-time a/b-ing seems inferior to me. well, except if it's a very clear difference between two opamps
majkel: you seem to have a non-standard opamp liking. would you care to explain which opamps you like and why?
Filburt also seems to have a quite different oppinion about popular opamps, would be nice if he'd posted in here too