Have you tried MDR-XB1000? Just go to a local Sony boutique and give it a shot. ;)

Listening to Tron: Legacy while playing Diablo III is quite refreshing...

Eh... he was deaf before he had white hair...   Quote:

I have experienced audible differences with TOSLINK and USB. See post 460 (http://www.head-fi.org/t/542563/asus-essence-one-headphone-amp-dac-cebit-2011/450#post_7961750). This happens with and without upsampling. The difference is audible with a low end computer speaker and my Q701. I have...

You can otherwise get an Analog to Digital Converter to connect your analog devices to Essence One.   Quote:  

Have you updated the firmware? Makes big difference.   Quote:  

That... is pretty awesome...    Quote:  

Hmmm.... That's a really big squirrel...   Quote:  

What HP is that? HEY, eyes up there...   Quote:  

Kudos for making good use of a paper towel holder!     Quote:

Have you considered a receiver with digital output to connect to the DAC?   Quote:  

The Teac UDH01-S ($499) is out too. I am also curious about it's comparison with Maverick's D2 ($239) + A1 ($199) combination. All are in the same price range (DacMagic Plus is $599).    Quote:  

Yeah! Thought this was hilarious:   Quote:  

Luxurious! Thanks!   Quote:  

What is this!? Can't find it on Audio Technica's website... Please ID! (The HP, not the woman...)   Quote: