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  Hey, looks like I found this post just in time!  I'm new to hi-fi and was looking for a way to hear some equipment.  I'd love to come!    I have a Peachtree Nova I could bring if anyone is interested in hearing it but I don't have a laptop.  I realize it is a "budget" component, but if...

  Thanks for the feedback.  Unfortunately,  I don't think that's an option - I can't start hooking up DACs & HDs to my work computer   Because of that, the only other option I see is a CD player?  And VERY few of them have a headphone jack (understandably). 

  So, I've read a LOT of posts (via the search engine), but would still like some feedback - mainly because I am unaware of my options.  I just purchased K701s and am trying to determine the best way to spend $500 to get the most out of them.  At home I have a Peachtree Nova, but I do most of...