[melomaniac]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cold, dead hands.

except of course when they're trembling, jonesing, upgrading hands...



given the turnover in some audiophiles' inventory, this is a very interesting thread. there's clearly an nice curve to be drawn, perceived value of gear over time - but it's offset by anticipations of battery issues, lifestyle issues, and sheer gearlust...

 

[john11f]

I've had my PA2V2 for 4-5 years now. Time to upgrade to an iQube!

 

[sokolov91]

I plan on selling my HEADSIX to fund a STEPDANCE this summer... but thats only because I am primarily using my UE TF10, and the pot is not as accurate as I would like below 9 o clock so it gets loud.

Plus, active ground and Jans latest are always favorable

pros

 

[lazure]

I'm planning on doing the exact same thing. My Headsix does okay with my new Sennheiser HD-600 but Jan tells me the Stepdance will be worth the step up.

 

[spartan123]

I never get rid of my amps.

 

[Head Injury]

I'm keeping mine until I upgrade my headphones enough to need something stronger. I don't see that happening any time soon, but one never knows with this hobby.

 

[cooperpwc]

I am 100% in agreement with the importance of user replaceable batteries. It is a baseline requirement for me (as is a discreet stepped volume control).

 

[Young Spade]

I think a major part that plays into how long we keep our equipment is the whole idea of diminishing returns. Although we can buy new and sell used with a little hit on the wallet, that sell value is generally somewhat high because of the initial price of the item.

If selling you might have to take a 50 or so dollar hit in selling (depending on what item) but if you're planning on upgrading selling that old amp for 200 bucks is a big help when you only bought it for 250 or so.

Honestly, I think that if we didn't have the buy/sell forums on here a lot less people would buy high end equipment knowing that it would be a lot harder to sell.

 

[sokolov91]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooperpwc /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am 100% in agreement with the importance of user replaceable batteries. It is a baseline requirement for me (as is a discreet stepped volume control).

*DING DING DING* We have a winner!

The pot causes so many issues on my portable amp... I can't wait until its "perfectly" balanced at any volume!

And I would die without being able to carry around rechargeable 9 volts!

 

[cooperpwc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sokolov91 /img/forum/go_quote.gif *DING DING DING* We have a winner! The pot causes so many issues on my portable amp... I can't wait until its "perfectly" balanced at any volume! And I would die without being able to carry around rechargeable 9 volts!

Is it any coincidence that we are both lining up to buy the STEPDANCE?

 

[spookygonk]

Don't expect to sell my LD1, but my Mini3 will probably go (as will my Fiio E3/5 with the unused PL50s).

 

[Deep Funk]

As long as possible unless redundancy kicks in, what to do with the Fiio E5?

 

[sokolov91]

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Originally Posted by cooperpwc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is it any coincidence that we are both lining up to buy the STEPDANCE?

Haha most likely not! I am really looking forward to getting one. Jan's work is simply outstanding and I am happy he decided to go with something purely for SQ alone. Keeps prices lower and satisfaction high.

But, I just bought a Concerto from him, so I will have to recoup until I can afford it. I looked into the portable RS amps, but for what they are, they are awfully expensive :S. I am not saying they are bad, I am sure I would enjoy them, but the prices are steep. Looks like Jan's outsourcing is really helping the prices stay down. Since when is German engineering cheaper than American? ? Stepdance really seems like it will do everything I want, and sound amazing to boot.

 

[cooperpwc]

Sokolov91, for what it is worth, I just spent two afternoons in Mongkok, Hong Kong auditioning the Corda 3Move, Pico and RSA Shadow. I was using my Triple-fi's as well as the W3s and UM3xs (which I was also auditioning).

Both the 3Move and the Pico bettered the Shadow IMHO. I can also tell you that at Kingsound Audio in Hong Kong, there was no doubt in their minds that the tiny matchbox Shadow could not keep pace with the 3Move (and I suspect that they can earn more from selling an expensive RSA amp.)

Jan also confirmed to me in an email that the STEPDANCE will outperform the 3Move with IEMs - and this man I happen to trust.

Be patient, my friend! Just another month or so...

 

[tjumper78]

i sold my first pico and i missed it so much.
i just got another one a few weeks ago, and this one is going to stay with me until one of us dies.