Okay, so I lied.   I've gone with the Schiit Modi 2 Uber and Magni 2, along with the Oppo PM-3 (arrives later this week).   :)   Thanks for the input everyone!

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Haha!  Wow, I think I looked at the $400 X7 when I responded.  Thanks for the polite response!   I suppose that settles the DAC/AMP for me.   Thanks!!

Yeah, I definitely don't play games at work.  I do, however, watch something on Netflix or something if I'm waiting out traffic.  So having something that processes well for that is kind of nice.  I think that's one of the few things about my current E1 that I actually like.  I'm not sure I'd...

Fascinating read on the link you gave me.   I'll change my DAC/AMP shortlist to: Emotiva Stealth DC-1 (~$500) Creative Sound Blaster X7 (normal edition) (~$400) Schiit Magni 2 / Modi 2  (~$100 + ~$100 = ~$200)   And at this point, I can't help but wonder what the DC-1 or X7 can possibly...

Thanks!   The MrSpeakers Alpha Dogs check in at about $600, compared to the Oppo PM-3 $400.  Your review of the Alpha Dogs, while extremely helpful to me, doesn't help me decide if it's worth the $200 step.  I think that's where I kind of seize up on this.  The PM-3 comes in under my $500...

I don't have small ears, unfortunately.  But the Meze 99 Classics are a sexy looking pair of headphones!   Thanks for pointing out the M2 Over.

Thanks for the response, cel4145.   Unfortunately I'm not able to look at the AudioGD products because that website is blocked here at work.  Web filter is a bit of a joke...

Hello!   I work a desk job and spend 8-9 hours a day at work.  I spend around 5 of those hours listening to rock, pop, techno and very occasionally rap.  I'd like to get some feedback on my set up and some feedback on the items on my shortlist.  I've done a bit of reading here, which has been...

I'm apparently the latest new guy to join.  Been doing a lot of reading here, and I figured it was high time I join.   My primary way of listening with headphones is at work using my work computer as my primary source.  Usually listening to something off of Amazon Music, but I plan on moving...