http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=612399   Apparently it is a design flaw that the Apple Earbuds shock people, instead of the more common-sense argument that it is purely static electricity from our bodies. I thought it was funny to read. YMMV :D

Hi there!   I have been lurking here for the past few months as I am saving up for a decent headphone amp and dac for my gaming rig, along with the headphones of course. I already have an ASUS Xonar D2\PM for my desktop speakers, and I want a more convenient solution than having to unplug and...