I just recently received my Element. I've paired it with the HiFiman 400i's. At first I was a little disappointed...UNTIL I read the damn manual. Boy does this impress a novice! I had a Micca Origen+ it was nice, but I couldn't get over the driver issues in Windows 10. The power this amp/dac...

Oh man I would have loved to go. I haven't been to a meet since the original Can Jam in SoCal. Work calls in SoCal unfortunately.

I really want to go... Need to find a sitter. No gear for me. I'm starting all over again.

x3. Second best (009 #1) Headphones at the OC meet.   Quote:  

Stax SR-009   I heard both at the OC meet recently and there was nothing there that sounded better. For me, it's my end all be all for headphones.

Why not get the Q701's? They sound the same "to me", and for some reason there cheaper.

Start here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/570149/fostex-hp-p1-portable-dac-for-iphone-ipod-and-ipad-with-built-in-headphone-amp-head-fi-tv-episode-011

Quote: It's really laggy. Some days I get them, most days i don't.

I really like the my Q701's on a Heed Canamp and Schiit LYR (russian tubes?) and fiio E10.  All of them are warm amps.

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You can also try this link for increased bass and dampened treble. http://www.head-fi.org/t/577530/hd800-anaxilus-mod

Stax 009 -> LFF T50RP -> Modded "Anaxilus" HD800 -> Stax 007-> LCD3 -> AKG1000> LCD2 ->AKG Q/K701 -> Shure SCL4

At the OC meet, I used my AKG Q701's (really the same headphones) and the Fiio 10 (under $100) was a very good and warm portable. I has bass boost which helps with the low's and can actually power the K's and Q's. 

Quote: Freaking awesome. I've always like that guy.  

Best live show.... Massive Attack at The Wiltern in LA and 36 hours later on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Two Massive Attack concerts in 48 hours equals the best live shows for me ever!    My wife and I are on the side with Martina and about 4 people deep in the crowd. At The Wiltern they played...