Thanks for the info and the link, oicdn! I definitely now know, what I'm going to spring for within this year. I'm gonna start with the dac, and maybe around May (my birthday), get the LD Mk-V. I love the sound of my Grado 225's so much, and I'm dying to see what a good front end and better amplification can do for them. Then, maybe I'll find the desire/need to upgrade my cans.
For now, I want to exploit their full potential with gear that is affordable, and has great value. That's what I always look for, when making a decision on what to buy. Stuff that competes soundwise (give or take 10%) with the higher-priced gear; but is much less expensive. IMO, the KECES DA-151 and LD Mk-V are two great examples.
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Computer: Audigy 2 ZS > generic 6-ft. mini-mini/RNB Diamond Reference > Shellbrook Maxi Head Signature w/Elpac power supply > Grado SR 225
Portable: iriver Slimx 350 or Creative Zen Micro 5g > RNB Diamond Reference Mini > Maxi Head Signature > SR 225
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