It seems to me that the hiss issue is overblown, the output noise is extremely low and the three-position gain switch allows you to turn it down for use with sensitive IEMs. In my humble opinion, the noise is not really an issue. But we are willing to give you a chance to experience this for yourself. Stand by for an exciting offer...
CEntranceHello!
I received one from the last drop and am very pleased with the sound of the product. It's an awesome little device and I'm using it constantly!
I am, however, experiencing a problem with it which I thought might decrease with use, but hasn't. Every so often (used to be about every 15 minutes, now it seems more random, or when I press skip on my iPod) the music transforms into jarring, distorted, metallic noise wherein the song is kind of identifiable, but is unlistenable as well potentially damaging to my ears. I haven't heard of this problem in these forums or on head-fi (only about the hiss that some people experience with Shures, etc.), so I'm thinking it's a defective unit. I also have some video recorded of it happening, if that's of interest to you.
I'm wondering what the process would be to have it exchanged. Please let me know.
Thanks