Right now I've got this amp: http://www.head-fi.org/t/269458/review-zero-24-bit-192khz-dac-headphone-amp-pre-amp which is connected to my computer through the built in realtek optical port. It's hooked up to a sennheiser HD595, as well as to my speakers through a cambridge audio 640a v2.    ...

I've been using my zero amp for several years now, both with my hd595 headphones and my cambridge audio 640a v2 to my vifa premium 11 speakers. I have read some good things about the amp in the 640a v2, and I was wondering whether anyone knows which one would be better, the zero headphone amp...

Thanks, that was what i needed to hear.

since the X-mini II is an improved version with better sound you should get that, i just bought it myself and i decided i only wanted one because 2 was a bit expensive and for portable use stereo isn't so important. but if you want to use it with laptop or something you should get 2. edit...

no one?

I just read that it might be better to get better headphones, a Hd650 first, what is the best option, better dac/amp or better headphone?

Hello, I currently own a HD595, a x-fi titanium and a zero dac/amp with upgraded opamps and a hdam module. I recently looked into the compass dac, and it seems a very nice upgrade, i am particulary interrested in the gain options, because my amp is mostly at 7 - 8 o' clock. My question...