You can no longer get the JH13s with the 3A now—it's the JH16 only—something else that happened while you were sleeping. It's been quite a saga, believe me; I've read some of the threads over at the other place.
I'd like to get some insight on this point as well.
I thought the idea was that getting the whole system was a good match, but fuck if it's what Birgir is saying, it seems like it might be better just to get the JH16FPs, and a portable DAC (yet another conversation if I want 24/96 support) and just use my existing my Pico Slim (or my BHA-1), and save some money in the process...
Jeffy don't like to waste money.
Also ridiculous that they don't offer any other choices for adapters; it might be nice to have a 1/8" or 4-pin XLR option—it might be nice to use those headphones with a full-size desktop amp.
I almost bought a pair of those, but I heard over time they develop a wooly, funky sound.
It would be a real feet to get decent sound out of them.
I see myself trying to run away from the music, and not being able to...
Artmindes! My father (who was really into large soundstages, but not necessarily good with words, God rest his soul) gave me the following advice:
"Sometimes, son, when a man and a woman love each other, it can increase the perceived soundstage."
^^^ Yarp.
I just compare the amount of time I interact with the optical drive in my iMac with vs the time I sit in front of the computer not interacting with the drive and I'd choose fewer moving parts and the nicer form factor every time.
I install most of my software via download and rip CDs etc. on my (fugly) PC anyway.
Paperwhite looks like a nice device, but even the mostly positive review at Ars Technica gave me pause—uneven lighting would annoy the shit out of me. From the review:
I might wait for the next iteration, but then again I'm particularly sensitive to (and annoyed by) such things...
I've never had any (h)issues with my JH13s;.
In fact I've always remarked on how quiet they are—whether I've amped them from an iPhone directly, or through my Meier Stepdance or Pico Slim.
Bouchon in Santa Barbara.
Actually took a risk and had the chicken, then had to send it back because it was overcooked. They made it again, and it was magnificent. Get the pork shank if you don't want chicken.