I recently bought the NuForce Icon HDP (DAC/Amp) but I have not yet chosen what headphones to buy. After looking around quite a bit, I have noticed that the AKG K550s are generally held in high regard (especially in the 300-400 dollar range). I can not, however, pull the trigger on them quite...

Hello there, I am looking to buy a pair of closed headphones that will go well with my NuForce Icon HDP amp. After looking around through a couple of "closed headphones" threads, here on the Head-Fi forums, I have my eye on a few pairs, although I am not quite sure which would fit me best. I am...

OK, after watching a very informative video on YouTube about the NuForce Icon HDP, I think I understand how things work. Now about what equipment i should buy: I currently have: -Sennheiser pro 280 -Monster Turbine Pro Copper IEM's -Running on on-board sound.    Music playback and...

Ok, before talking actual equipment, I need to brush up on the basics. What I want to be clear on is, exactly what is, something like, a NuForce Icon HDP?. I see that it is a Headphone Amp, DAC and Pre amplifier, is that the same thing as something like Xonar Essence STX, or do i need both? Is...

I am looking to upgrade my music listening experience. I currently use on-board audio with some relatively decent headphones (sennheiser pro 280), but as you probably understand it is not quite there in terms of music playback quality. What I am looking for, is new headphones and something that...