Different measurement couplers were used for both, so the (raw, since the compensations used are different anyway (more aggressive target compensation on InnerFidelity vs milder one on Crinacle)) response shown will naturally differ somewhat (although it's very similar up to about 5 kHz). In...

That's because the FLC8s use the same socket/connector system and layout as the Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10 (0.75 mm pin diameter, inverted connector polarity on left hand shell, pins/sockets slightly shorter than usual, connectors with collar).

Purely based on objective measured technical performance, Apple's own DAC dongle would be a great option (one shouldn't be fooled by the comparatively ridiculously low pricing). If you need more features, perhaps something like the aforementioned one or Lotoo & PAW S2 seem to offer good...

@Shanling How many volume steps? Output impedance (3.5 mm)? Noise floor rating (3.5 mm)?

IEMs and headphones are sometimes perceived differently by different people (some may perceive specific headphones as superior to specific IEMs while it can be the opposite for the same set of headphones and IEMs for other), so this is for sure highly subjective, but I'd recommend looking at the...

I guess it's new old stock from Japan. I generally observed that when a product is discontinued, Japan is usually the last place from where they're available before being gone for good. AccessoryJack probably got a bunch of them from some Japanese seller (or imported a bunch from Amazon).

I don't think that any official statement has been made, however everything unfortunately hints into that direction. All of the other major stores that I know that used to stock them don't carry them anymore (listed as not available or soon available again (the latter, however, since last year...

Moondrop Starfield Source: Personal unit. Miscellaneous: Decent unboxing experience. Very nice shell design with bevelled faceplates. I really like them. Made of metal. Can feel somewhat cold upon insertion. Beautiful dark blue metallic colour that changes quite a bit and appears...

As time goes on, it'll be more and more difficult to get them new since Sony discontinued them. Therefore, if you want to get a set, don't wait for too long since they're already not available anymore from most sellers that used to stock them.

Apparently ORIVETI also unexpectedly included the AFFINITY II cable in the shipment. Here are my thoughts on it: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/956208/page-4#post-16717097

ORIVETI AFFINITY II Source: Review sample. Miscellaneous: Nice unboxing experience. Comes with a very nice real leather storage case (same as the one the OV800 come with). Also comes with interchangeable quick-change connectors (3.5 mm TRS, 2.5 mm TRRS, Pentaconn), which should be nice...