Quote: Nope.$200 headphone + $200 marketing = don't buy unless you are dead set on wasting money. Denon AH-D2000's are the economical and better performing set of 'phones.

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Quote: The purpose of a DAC is to bypass the onboard, or soundcard DAC within your computer. Onboard sound can contain unwanted electrical jitter, leaving hissing or popping in the "silence" of your tracks. A DAC's function is to convert digital signal to analog, which an amplifier can...

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  Quote: Hahahahaha. I hope they are!   Quote: I hardly know anything about that kind of amp, so I'd need more justification/ specific examples to eventually put it in the op., especially when there is a scientific basis as to why it shouldn't be ideal. What amps have you...

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  This thread's goal is to provide up-to-date information on amps that best suit varied listener demands within distinct price ranges. I will update and organize the OP with all newly compiled information in a way that will hopefully serve as an authoritative headamp buying guide for the Denon...

Last weekend I took the plunge and ordered the 2k's on a whim, based solely on online reviews and without auditioning them. I had been recently introduced to Hi-Fi by hearing beats at a best buy display, but wanted to see if any better values were available. I've gotta say I'm incredibly happy I...

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Thanks for the help, MLE .

  Quote: I'm wondering this too. Any suggestions in 250-450 range for an amp/dac combo or pair?     Quote: Haven't experienced that running my D2000's through an onkyo receiver or a soundblaster card. I've been listening to massive attack, portishead, and my brightest...

Quote:   Exactly. I joined head-fi after listening to beats trying to find better options. Bought a pair of D2000's off amazon and gotta say I'm pretty happy :). Sorry you didn't find Head-Fi sooner  .  

Any suggestions?