I'm not sure I agree with that. If the item is insured for full value (insurance amount is written on the courier form), customs will get suspicious when they see it as declared for only $200.
You're not wrong in your assumptions. Headfi'ers always want some new toy to fiddle around with (ie opamp rolling with easily remembered names like "sun" and "moon" ) and Audio-GD has its fair share of shills. Combine those two and...
Wes do you know how long you'll run the Neko loaner for? I am interested in auditioning, but bought two DACs this year and want to get familiar with both first.
This has always been in the back of my mind when the price drops or more companies adopt the technology. Many people have said they couldn't tell the difference between the headphones and speakers with the Smyth.
lol @ magic box