Would you guys recommend getting a c421 or Objective2 to go with an ODAC?  Or is there another DAC that you would recommend all together?

I'm looking for my first set of nicer headphones and have gotten my choices down to the Fishcer FA-003 (or clone), Audio-Technica ATH-AD900 or Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro.  I will be using them primarily at home plugged into a JDS Labs Objective2 / ObjectiveDAC.  They will see split duty between...

That is an excellent point.  I forgot the HDP wasn't portable like the E17.  I'm more interested in something for home use however so portability isn't high on my list of requirements.  I think I'll go ahead and pull the trigger on the HDP unless there is something reasonably better at a similar...

On another note, is there a better dac / amp combo in that general price range that would work better with an Audio-Technica ATH-AD900 or in the near future an AKG K702?   Primary use will be on my home computer for a fairly even split between music, movies and games.   How would the...

This is my first post here so please let me know if this is the wrong place or against forum rules.     I've been looking for a new headphone amp and the NuForce Icon HDP is one of a couple I've been looking at.  I happened to stumble across it on the Best Buy website today and promptly...