Quote: Interesting.  I didn't have any problem at all, but I think my firmware is current.  I also did not have mine plugged in...just went straight into it with the USB cable and turned it on and immediately had sound to my IEMs.  

Quote:   Thanks for that.  And so it begins...

Quote:     Yes, mine works fine.  The lightning to USB cable is currently only available in 19".  I'm sure it won't be long before we start seeing shorter and aftermarket versions.

Quote:   Knee jerk only is not even worth sharing.  If I get some time I'll see if I can hear any difference in my wife's 4S.  Just thought it worth mention that it does worth since there was some question of that.  

Quote:   iphone 5 works just fine with Fostex HP-P1.  FLAC Player app also.  It seems to stream digital via the supplied USB cord.  Not sure whether shorter cords are readily available at this time.  Sounded great FWIW.

Quote:   I believe Fostex is entirely restricted by their contract with Apple to use the connectivity technology that gets digital-out via the iDevice dock. This is the reason that firmware updates are limited to the manufacturer and are not available publicly, as I understand it. 

Quote:   Very good points about the HD based classic iPod vs iTouch flash memory.  The one single aspect of the classic iPod that keeps me using it frequently when I do have a choice, is the very direct and simple tactile user interface that I can operate without even looking (and...

Quote: Is it RockBoxed?  If not, how do you store/play FLAC files on it?  I don't think even RockBox actually provides FLAC (native-resolution) output via the line-out dock.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong.  AFAIK, as has been suggested, FLAC Player on a more current iTouch/iPhone will...

Quote:   I don't know how discriminating you are, so can't say for sure, but it does make a significant difference to my ears when compared to the amplified output straight off an iPod or from an iPod line output.   I hear more detail, nuance, and better staging.  YMMV.  Most of the files...

Quote:     Huh?  City of Lost Children, is great, I agree - a personal favorite.   This is a film that had an $18 million budget in 1995.  Directed by Jeunet and Carot (Amelie, Delicatessen, MicMacs).   The effects were beautiful and other-worldly.  How does this put it the category of...

Quote:   Um, I don't really see that as a "problem".  

Quote:   I used ES5's with an HP-P1 and would say that it's a great combination.  I also have a pair of Fisher TF10 customs and, though they do sound pretty good, when compared directly they just don't hold a candle to the fuller range and more natural presentation of the Westone.  Also...

Quote:   The HP-P1 does seem to charge the iPod when connected.  I've had it bring to life an iPod that otherwise needed recharging and would not work unless charged.  I plugged it into the Fostex and it came on within a minute or two of being plugged in and lasted for hours after that...

Quote:   Totally agree on this one (can't recall what I rated it many months ago, but I'd also recommend it).  I've been vegetarian, in the past, for years at time, but am not at present.  The content of this film is definitely worthy of consideration though I don't think it's necessarily...

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 9/10 Great cast. Great story.  Great director.  What more can you ask.  If you're looking for explosions and superheroes, look elsewhere.