This brings me back.  My father used to listen to this.  I might have to get vinyl (and something decent to play it) if I pick itup!  Thanks for the recommendations.

  I'll check it out.  Listened to a song quick and it was pretty good. Thanks

  I am currently running it through the "control center" at 50%.  I apologize if I come off like an idiot, but what I am understanding from your response is that the E09K is going to be pushed to its limits if "maxxing" the sound card - which would be a major concern if I had cans that needed a...

Hey guys,   I have a X-Fi Titanium HD going to a Fiio E09K that drives a variety of sets (HD598s, ATH 700pros and A700, AKG 272HD, and Grado sr80).  Does anyone have recommendations on settings?   My main questions are:   - Max volume on PC side or moderate it a little?  My collection of...

I'm looking for suggestions for some non-classical instrumental music.  I have a wide variety of musical tastes and need something different I can fire up and just sit back and relax too.  I have the rock influenced stuff like Godspeed or Explosions in the Sky, but other than that genre don't...

So the more research I did the more I felt like it was a better idea to start with upgrading the Xtremegamer to something a little nicer and picked up a Titanium HD.  I think I'll hold off on grabbing an amp for a few months and get a feel for how the Titanium sounds.

Quote: In the past I have run the S/PDIF to a receiver.  If I went this route I should just find an amp with a optical input?

Sorry I should have specified.  Just the Xtremegamer.

Hello Everyone, I've been lurking for a while and finally took the plunge and created an account.   I bought my first decent pair of headphones, as stated the HD 598s, and use them for both gaming and music.  I'm thinking about adding an amp, just to see how much better they would sound -...