[tuatara]

Got all excited as my supplier was showing in stock on their web site but it turns out some one was jumping the gun posting that.
Did question about cables being supplied and they were fairly sure that the NZ importer had indicated that the phones will come with 2 .

 

[Tagjazz]

  Not necessarily. For the PM-1 we released the Alternative Leather Earpads in the summer which had the same caveat that we were including it free of charge to previous and current PM-1 customers, and that it was up to the local distributor to follow suit. They did as well, so it is likely that the additional 1.2m cable will be included with your purchase internationally.

Well, so much for hoping. Just received this from one or Oppo's Australian retailers:
 
"Limited stock of the PM-3 arrived yesterday and are selling quickly. The headphones come with a 3 metre detachable cable. A 1.2 metre cable can be purchased for iOS or Android (the cables are different so need to specify) for $29."
 
I have spoken to quite a few retailers now and they have told me that they are being forced to sell the remote cable as an optional extra by the Australian distribution centre. 
 
How is this fair? The whole package should just be the same for all consumers worldwide!

I know this may seem insignificant, but I am getting really tired of having to pay a significantly extra premium for products here in Australia, compared to US consumers and I don't understand why we have to pay more?

 

[Bark Snarly]

Rang A2A today and its been delayed for a couple more weeks so sadly no demo for me next week. The HA-2 is also delayed which is a double bummer for me

You could check out jaben, it's got a nice range of stuff to try and they might have the pm-3's when you're in town. They're right near Melbourne Central, on Lonsdale St, just off Elizabeth St.

 

[chailee80]

You could check out jaben, it's got a nice range of stuff to try and they might have the pm-3's when you're in town. They're right near Melbourne Central, on Lonsdale St, just off Elizabeth St.

Oh i didn't even know about that store! Will check it out, cheers!

 

[HarleyZK]

Will be getting these cans pretty soon - hopefully in about 3 weeks. Will be able to compare to the PM-2, Alpha Dog, Vibro, Z7, W1000X, DX1000, TH600+900, Sig DJ, Feenix Aria, FA-003TI-W among other cans I have here.
 
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  Well, so much for hoping. Just received this from one or Oppo's Australian retailers:
 
"Limited stock of the PM-3 arrived yesterday and are selling quickly. The headphones come with a 3 metre detachable cable. A 1.2 metre cable can be purchased for iOS or Android (the cables are different so need to specify) for $29."
 
I have spoken to quite a few retailers now and they have told me that they are being forced to sell the remote cable as an optional extra by the Australian distribution centre. 
 
How is this fair? The whole package should just be the same for all consumers worldwide!

I know this may seem insignificant, but I am getting really tired of having to pay a significantly extra premium for products here in Australia, compared to US consumers and I don't understand why we have to pay more?

 
Well the exchange rates are pretty bad right now, but I remember the prices hiking well before that. Ridiculous to not give us both of the cables like everyone else. You could always ask Minidisc or headphonic, about the cable - assuming they get the cans. 

 

[RLJY]

Guys, can anyone comment on the difference between the ATH MSR7 and the PM3 ?

 

[UprightMan]

I don't understand why we have to pay more?

 
 
really?!  Import and sales tax is the answer of course...  same for us in UK too but it's quite obvious WHY it happens...

 

[gelocks]

  Will be getting these cans pretty soon - hopefully in about 3 weeks. Will be able to compare to the PM-2, Alpha Dog, Vibro, Z7, W1000X, DX1000, TH600+900, Sig DJ, Feenix Aria, FA-003TI-W among other cans I have here.

 

 
Can't wait!

 

[pwiles1968]

 

 

 

 
 
Just Picked it up and connected for a quick listen make sure it works, so no audio related observations just yet.
 
I have noticed something very strange though, with my iPhone 6 and iPod Classic connected the volume control still works on the device, this worries me as it suggests that the digital audio is still being processed by the iPod before reaching the oppo? Can anyone confirm if this is correct ir am I worrying about nothing.

 

[aamefford]

 
 

 

 

 
 
Just Picked it up and connected for a quick listen make sure it works, so no audio related observations just yet.
 
I have noticed something very strange though, with my iPhone 6 and iPod Classic connected the volume control still works on the device, this worries me as it suggests that the digital audio is still being processed by the iPod before reaching the oppo? Can anyone confirm if this is correct ir am I worrying about nothing.

This is actually a feature.  The volume on your phone works to signal the HA-2 to digitally attenuate the signal before it gets to the analog pot.  With 32 bit processing, no musical bits are lost.  This allows for fine tuning of the volume if, for instance you have very sensitive iems.  This solved an issue a few of us had during beta testing with sensitive iems.

 

[pwiles1968]

 
This is actually a feature.  The volume on your phone works to signal the HA-2 to digitally attenuate the signal before it gets to the analog pot.  With 32 bit processing, no musical bits are lost.  This allows for fine tuning of the volume if, for instance you have very sensitive iems.  This solved an issue a few of us had during beta testing with sensitive iems.

 
That is actually a bonus thank you for the quick response, giving it a charge and running at same time now, will have a listen later, Out of the box there is not much difference between this and my custom cmoy when fed from Classic line out, this is much more practical though, airport security should not gat as funny about this one.
 
I just need a really short 30 pin to USB connector now.
 
 
EDIT - I now have a question what will give the best possible audio output Max Volume on Amp and use device to get level you want, or max volume on device or something else.

 

[IAMBLEST]

Arrivals
 

 

 

 

[miceblue]

I just need a really short 30 pin to USB connector now.


EDIT - I now have a question what will give the best possible audio output Max Volume on Amp and use device to get level you want, or max volume on device or something else.

Yes! I need one of those cables too. Short ones aren't easy to come by.


Max digital volume (on device) is the preferred setting and you adjust the volume on the amp.

 

[tjdub]

Looking forward to your impressions IAMBLEST , I am just waiting to pull the trigger on one of this

 

[goldendarko]

Looking forward to your impressions IAMBLEST , I am just waiting to pull the trigger on one of this

Ditto