I think a variable volume output from the DAC (which both AKM and ESS DACs current lineup support) for the pre-out would solidify the deal for me.

Yep, that is true. Also, a response to your statement where you said the Denon shouldn't need much power because they were just 25 ohms: It's because of the way Denon makes their driver which is physically dampened like a speaker rather than electrically dampened like most of the other dynamic...

-The Apple Lighting devices that you possess iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPad Mini -Why you would like to try i1 Because I own quite a lot of iOS devices and two FiiO products (E10 and Q1) which aren't really compatible with them. I'm not exactly happy with the sound...

I have been looking to buy some IEMs for my day to day listening between work. I've previously owned Skullcandy Riot, Ink'd 2, Soundmagic PL30, Panasonic RP-HJE190, Soundmagic E10s in chronological order. I recently stumbled upon a deal from MP4Nation: BRAINWAVZ M5 for $15. I've ordered two...

Has anyone else heard it or bought it? I still have my confusion over whether I will find much difference if I use an amp.   And about the amps, which one do you suggest? I have my eyes on FiiO E6, E11 and Digizoid ZO2.3 along with LOD   Thanks

I got it, it's really good.

I saw Denon AH-D320 on sale at 50% discount (The originals costing INR 7999) I'll be listening to them on my iPod Touch 4th Gen, i don't have any portable amplifier either(I am planning to buy one though). Also my line out port on the iPod haven't been working properly(I searched online and they...