Have you considered the sennheiser 25-1 II?  I currently use my HM-601 player with them and they sound great, they provide adequate isolation and are closed.

Yeah that looks fine, it looks like you have a 2 pcie slots, a pcie 1x and another 4x/8x/16x (not sure which) so you could put it into the blue one if need be.

Okay thanks, it looks like I will probably go with the Essence STX as the store I will be visiting has them in stock but not the Meridian and also I'd like to use the RCA line out.

Hi,   I'm currently debating on purchasing on purchasing either the Asus STX or the Auzentech x-meridian and was wondering if anyone has had experience with both of them. I will primarily be using the sound card for listening to music and maybe a bit of gaming, but I don't really game all...

So I just received my matrix m-stage and I have not been too impressed..... Currently I'm listening through my laptop's head phone out but I've also tried listening out of the HM601 line out and in my opinion I can't discern much of a difference when using the amp or without. The volume does...

Well the sound out of my computer sounds dull compared to the HM601, however the HM601 doesn't contain my complete library of music and navigating is somewhat bothersome when at home.    Mad Max, what DAC do you suggest that I save up for? I've applied for a great paying summer job and if I...

Thank you for the suggestion! The EMU 0404 looks like it could be worthwhile, my only problem with it is superficial. I am not really fond of the aesthetics of the EMU 0404, I would like something that I could match with a black matrix m-stage. If I can't find anything else I may just go with...

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Hi,   I have just recently order a Matrix M-Stage for my AKG K701s and was wondering what kind of DAC I should purchase next for my setup. I am currently using my desktop and HM601 for listening, my desktop is only using onboard sound but I'm not sure if purchasing a sound card or external...

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Hi,   After the holidays I have come into possession of a few audio goodies that I couldn't resist from purchasing. I came into possession of an AKG K701, as well as a HiFiMan 601. I am very satisfied with my purchases but I think I'm missing a few components to make my setup from sounding...

Hi,   I've been recently trying to find a new pair of AKG K701's online as it seems Canada doesn't seem to carry any, well at least at a reasonable price.  I've checked through the forums for potential sites and it seems most sites won't ship out of the US or the prices are too high. I'm...

Thanks for the replies!   I had a feeling that the HM-601 and pa2v2 wouldn't be able to power the AKG K701. Could I use both in conjunction with each other? I'm pretty sure the HM-601 already has an amp built in, but would using the pa2v2 help at all? I may just end up purchasing the AKG...

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Hi,    I've just recently started delving into the world of better sounding music and was wondering if someone could help me decide on a new player. At first I was thinking of getting an iPod touch 4g and an ATH m50 for portable use. However I just saw the deal for a HM601 and RE zero which...