Refusal to take responsibility.
Hi, Just thought I would make a note here of your handling of my issues. I ordered a pair of HD6xx headphones and then earlier today recieved the package. I drive to go and get it, as I like in the UK I had to pay import tax and handling fees. These total £47.92. The breakdown being £35.92 in tax and £12 in fees. These taxes were calculated of the shipping label of the box, which marked the shipment as the 6xx headphones of $199 value. Before leaving the parcel depot, I open the box to find a $35 lord of the rings mousepad. So now the problem is not only do I not have the headphones, but you have marked the shipment wrong so I have paid £47.92 fees for the handling of the mousepad. Which would have acrued £0 of fees if marked correctly as it is under £135. I go back to the desk but as I have already paid the fees I am unable to reject the shipment, but as the box said 6xx, there was no way for me to know before opening it. I contact support and they offer me a replacement, which...
Jan 17, 2025
" want something that I can power with my phone or PC that will be versatile and capable "
- iFi iDSD Micro Black Lable - is really really good, EXTREMELY versatile and with enough power to run just about any headphone on the planet.
I got mine on sale from Adorama for $378 (normal price $550 I think). It more in the realm of transportable than portable. Not something you want to carry on you while out and about.
If you want something in a more pocket friendly form factor:
- Fiio Q5 - Seems to be well regarded (I've never tried it personally) and though not nearly as powerful as the iFi should still drive most headphone with ease. It seems to run about $350.
Something even cheaper:
- XDuoo XD-05 -is said to be a solid option under $200 - other lower priced Fiio options - have served many well for years
Other options: Stand alone DAP
Recently decided to pick up an Android based DAP in the form of the iBasso DX150. for the fallowing reasons: - No need to stack - all-in-one solution - Capable of running streaming services like Spotify or Tidal - No need to drain my phones battery - uninterrupted listening, no phone notifications.
iBasso DX150 $500 (Android based) Fiio X5 III $350 (Android based) Hiby R3 $200 (non-Android based, but can stream tidal, Bi-directional BT so Spotify from you ohone is an option).