The Soundmagic HP150 would cost me around €110, shipping included, with the current sale on soundmagic's website. I've also found the Sony MDR-1AB for around €140 in portuguese physical stores. I've read some very good reviews about these, would they be a good option?

Ah, completely forgot about them. I actually thought about getting them when I first bought the Takstar. I can also get refurbished A900X from Thomann, but I've read they're a bit too neutral. What are your experiences with them?

Hi there, how's it going? I hadn't logged in for three years but the need for an upgrade brought me back. I've had a pair of Takstar Pro80s for 3 years now, and they're great. Comfortable, with Brainwavz pads they just have no competition in that matter. Sound is pretty good, but I want more...

  I don't need anything besides the headphone out, perhaps the bass boost might come in handy, but the only use I would give the amp/dac would be with headphones and a laptop.      I guess from your answers that my choice is not really... a choice. I'll see if I can get a Fulla in the...

  Alright, thanks. Just two more questions:   1- The difference between the E10K and Fulla in the highs/mids is as accentuated as in the bass region? 2- Value wise, E10K for 75$ ot Fulla for 97$? Considering build quality, sound, etc

  In what way are the E10K lows better? More presence/punch, less bloating, deeper...?

  Can't help it, but this was my first thought:

  Alright, thanks for the info

I have a few albums in 24/192 flac, not due to the need of it but because I can't get them in 16/48 or anything else. If go to the control panel on W7, Sound, etc, and change the sound to 16/96, for example, will Foobar play it in 16/96 and, therefore, Fulla play it too? Or do I need to do some...

  Probably better. At least it has a decent headphone amp built in, delivering 300mW @ 32 Ohm, so it will be suficient for most headphones on it's own. About the DAC, sonically, we'll have to wait to find out, but it has the same chip as Modi.

  The main differences between the Pro80 and HP150 would be:   1- Round vs Oval pads  2- I would say the HP150 has a better sound in overall, but nothing too extreme. Maybe the sound is more envolving, warmer, more defined, but it is definitelly bassier and more spacious. 3- I am sure that...

This is what you want: Takstar Pro80. Look no further.       Thread about the Takstar brand: http://www.head-fi.org/t/585356/the-takstar-technical-pro-gemini-greathon-cyberx-qpad-thread My impressions on the headphones: first and second impressions.   Get them. Now. Here for an absurd...

  IMHO the blue mesh is a bit overdone in there, having it red (for a full "Look at my fockin' headphones") or black could be a good change 

  I get you mate, I live in Portugal and getting a Magni shipped here would cost me 40$! If I can find a better website I'll let you know.   How much are you willing to pay for the DAC/Amp combo? And it is just for home use right?

  Get them from websites/companies that ship worldwide, like Schiit, MP4Nation and Penonaudio (both with free worldwide shipping), etc. 

Now the company can live up to the name!    Quote:   Any updates mate?

The upcoming Schiit Fulla seems like a good option for someone who is undecided (or short on money). Expected to be 79$, output 300mW to 32Ohm, and that's pretty much what we know so far. Have a look here for more...

Got it, it's the Custom Art. here's a review http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/custom-art-music-one-review/

I think there is a brand that has some well regarded CIEMs within your budget, I'll try to find it

I bought a Takstar Pro80 for those same genres. I'm in love with them. Find out more here http://www.head-fi.org/t/585356/the-takstar-technical-pro-gemini-greathon-cyberx-qpad-thread just search for "Pro80". My first impressions on them here, and the seconds ones here. You can buy them...

You have three options:   1- IEMs. I won't be listing options as it seems you don't want them.   2- On-ear with great isolation, but poor comfort. One implies the other, as the isolation comes from tight head clamp and sometimes not so padded earpads. There's no way around. Examples: HD25-1...

Try the Takstar HI2050. I'll let you do the job of searching it 

  I too have/had some doubts. This helped me a lot:   Basics of sampling: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(signal_processing) Examples and basics of samplig rates: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(signal_processing)#Sampling_rate   So, from a very primitive deduction, using...

  Awesome!, keep us posted!

I don't know if this has been posted here earlier, but in here http://audio-head.com/some-new-schiit-rmaf-2014/ they say that:     "Pictured above is the new thumb-drive-sized DAC and headphone amplifier from Jason Stoddard and Schiit Audio. Known for his budget-friendly approach to audio...