Quote:     I know I'm late to the party, but I thought I'd throw in two more cents.   I notice you mentioned your Grados. Will you be using this primarily for headphone listening? If so, then you will need a headphone amp section that can drive your phones with authority.  ...

You didn't mention budget. So it's necessary to ask, are you looking for a real subwoofer - ie: one that can actually reproduce genuine low bass - or a more typical computer speaker sub - like Cambridge Soundworks or Klipsch or such?

After a good bit of research on these very forums, I took the plunge and bought my first USB DAC. I basically intended to use it as a soundcard replacement and a headphone amp. However, not having any personal experience with them, I didn't want to drop a lot of coin on one, only to find out I...

How about Lenntek Sonix 1? KIller little IEM's. I seriously doubt you'll find better bass for six times the price. Mids are a bit dry, but still very well rendered. Highs won't have the prominence of the M50 signature. They are just slightly rolled off, but still there. I would call the highs...

You guys have never steered me wrong yet. I'll try the Sony tips.

No one else have any input?

Since this is my first post, I thought just a little about my background might be in order.   First, I am a LONG time audiophile. I bought my first high end system back in the late 70's and never looked back. Today, I have a 2.1 system that consists of a pair of reference monitor speakers on...