@RadiatedAnt: Just read through your thread along with some other reviews, and I think the HE-400 might be precisely what I'm looking for, sonically. I love that it has a tight bass, and excellent detail throughout. Only problem being comfort. Unfortunately it's a pretty big deal to me, as I...

  This is great insight. I'll make it a project to go out and listen to a tube and a solid state before I commit to one of them.      Will do, hombre.     Interesting... Hadn't even thought about AKGs, thanks!

Thanks for your help! I think I'll probably save up for a new pair of 600s then, unless I hear a convincing argument for buying the 598s sooner.

Do you have any experience with the Vali/Modi pairing with HD 600? or the DT 880? I would also consider going with an 02 if it sounded better. I just want to stay in the 200$ amp/DAC price range.

Currently planning my second foray in to nice cans. I recently bought Momentum On-Ears, which I very much enjoy. I do love their sound, however they can get a bit uncomfortable with long listening sessions. I have therefore decided to make the MoE my portable/commute headphones. This means that...