I've got the Chaintech AV710 under Linux... connected to ATH-AD700's directly with no amplifier. All the analogue output channels work except for the Wolfson DAC (next to the SPDIF port). So I thought that maybe this is due to those outputs not having enough power to drive ATH-AD700's? Or...

I've been using the world's most disgusting headphones (broken HD470s, then LOLmodified) and the things that suck most about these are (correct me if I use the wrong words): - uncomfortable in every possible way, they press harshly into your ears - completely deprived of flair/detail/midrange...

Firstly, HD470 headphones are amazing! But the deep, richly intellectual quality of audiosonic capabilities procured was not adequate for my top end fidelity needs. Hence I was overly delighted at my decision to modify these HD470 headphones using aerospace quality components and cabling...