Ya, I will probably get the E10, that way, when I buy new headphones and a new amp, I'll have 2 sets to compare with, which I hope will expand my options. (If not, I can always share my experience with my friends).   Thanks for everything guys!  

Thanks so much for the input guys! I'm just a little torn now :S   I'm leaning towards the O2/ODAC because I already have a decent pair of headphones that I don't plan on upgrading for a couple years (student :S)   However, would there be a noticeable difference using FLAC, foobar, and...

So far, I'm getting the "upgrade you headphones" consensus. So I will definitely get a more inexpensive DAC/amp and save up for better phones. Quote: Would you recommend the E17 over the E10? and why?       Thanks so far guys. If I choose this route though, what would you...

Thanks for the input guys! I just thought about it though, I don't really do much active listening on the go, because its usually too noisy to appreciate the benefits of higher quality audio. So I was wondering if it would be a better idea to get a desktop amp. For price/performance, what would...

So this January I bought myself a pair of ATH-M50's and have been thoroughly impressed with them. However, I am looking to upgrade my kit, and am wondering whether I should buy an amp or a DAC?   Or if its feasible, both. I've been looking at the O2 for an amp, or the Fiio E17 an an amp/DAC...