Hi there,
I've been lurking around on this site for quite some time now, and I'd like to thank all of you who contribute with your time and resources, I've had countless of hours of listening joy just because of you.
Okay, to the matter at hand. Currently I have a setup with computer as my source component, this is the one aspect that will not change anytime soon. I have roughly 3 terrabyte with music on my server, 99.9% of which is in FLAC, and yes, whenever I buy a new CD I rip it with EAC right away. I use Foobar as player, and up until today I've used Creative Emu1212m, with ASIO drivers --> regular cables --> Corda headfive --> AKG 701
Now my update/upgrade plan is simple. I needed to upgrade my hardware anyways, so I was thinking I'd go with Hegel D10, and kill two birds with one stone as it happens. I am never going with another Creative product again if I can help it (their drivers are horrendous), and I want to try an outboard DAC. The Hegel has a soundcard on board, so it seems like the right choice for me.More info here: http://www.hegel.com/hd10.htm
The Hegel D10 will only get me halfway there though, because I am seriously considering going all out and get the Decware CPS-2, and finally the Sennheiser HD 800 as well.
The end result will be something like this: Foobar using wasapi (foobar is the only player where I can have my entire music library in one huge playlist, one of the many things which makes it very convenient) ---> Hegel HD10 --> Decware CSP-2 ---> Sennheiser HD 800
Does it look good?
Any and all input you have would be greatly appreciated, thanks :)
