inputs.text: buying economy lod cable false economy poor design construction mean not last - anyone considering l1 dock instead l3 hopes saving money favor pay extra seven bucks l3 better built last longer tried l1 liked smaller profile l3 double cost l1 seehemed little spendy time get pay l1 worked great two months light inhome usage began plagued static dropped connections crackling hum feedback etc actual dock connector part l1 really suffers comparison l3 l1 connection held friction whereas l3 actually latches must released pressing latch release buttons located sides brief period light inhome usage outer cover l1 started come exposing internal circuitry unfortunately l1 failed shortly window returning closed serves reheminder trying save money buying economy versions itehems often false economy update fiio would not stand behind product responding initial query indicating might able help vendor would not accept return fiio completely blew amazon hand went beyond call duty even though purchase made amazon affiliated vendor not directly amazon amazon refunded full purchase price sent prepaid label return faulty cable opinion fiio suffered amazon comes class act kudos amazon excellent customer service