Would it make sense to pair the higher end Asgard with the Modi? I don't have the budget to go any higher than the Modi but I am able to go one tier above the Magni. I'm just wondering if the Modi would "degrade" the chain making the Asgard pointless.    I'm currently using a Fiio E7. Would...

I'm looking for some cans to compliment my Pro 900s. I love these things to death and they suit many of my listening needs (which mostly include metal). They are hands-down the best set for electronic music so I'm covered there. But I do want another pair of cans for the less bassy metal...

I'm pretty sure I understand what a DAC does but I'm not sure why someone would benefit from one. The only reason I need one is because my 3.5mm jack is broken on my computer, so I needed to find a way to listen through my USB port. Beyond that purpose I see no reason why someone would need one...

So I currently have the HD518 and I was thinking I wanted an upgrade. My budget is below $400.    I immediately jumped to the HD600 simply because I love the Sennheiser brand in general--I figured I can't go wrong. I've also received some other suggestions and among them was the DT 990 Pros...

Due to a broken headphone jack I need an amp that can connect via USB, if even possible. Even more beneficial would be if it could also do 3.5mm. My price range doesn't really exceed $50.

Exactly what the title says. I currently have the 518s and I'm thinking of upgrading (speaking of which, can anyone detail the difference I might experience between the two models? I'm by no means a knowledgable audiophile by the way). For a set like this I figure an amp would be absolutely...