Thoughts on the Audeze Deckard?

I'm still using an AK Jr, which can be found pretty cheaply now. The Cowon Plenue D seems to be popular, and is in your budget. Great audio quality, and 100 hour battery life, which is stunning. Fiio's X5 2nd gen is around that price, as well. There's also the X3, which is worth a look.

Any thoughts on the Jotunheim? EDIT: Oh, and I forgot to mention that I'm currently using a Fulla 2 in the OP, so I guess it would need to be an upgrade over that.

So, basically, I'm searching for a headphone amp for my desk setup. I could do portable, as well, considering I also have a laptop which would benefit. My current inventory: MSR7 Grado 225i HE-400i Audeze Sine P9 Signature (possibly not keeping) My price range is ideally less than $300. Tube...

Ariel from Icon for Hire is pretty great.

Pretty much anything from the Bee Gees.

I'm still struggling to figure out how to properly add my library to it (non-iTunes).

I've always assumed that it was me adjusting to headphones, not the other way around.

I have a few 24/92 albums, and while they sound great, I can't honestly say they sound better by any significant degree to 16/44.1 versions. The latter definitely sounds superior to even higher bitrate MP3s, but I can't tell the difference between 24-bit and 16-bit, much less 32-bit.

Just picked up a pair of these a week ago, and, I must say, I'm very impressed. I've done a few comparisons of the same tracks from the P9 and my go-to HE-400i's, and I've found the former to have significantly better detailing, and separation. Bass is certainly strong, but it doesn't overpower...