Decisions decisions... thanks for all the input guys and gals. I will definitely look into all of the suggestions. I will have trouble getting to akihabara though because I am way out in the countryside (Inaka). Osaka is relatively close however and I know they have an electronics shopping area...

I am currently living in Japan and I am deciding to buy an MD Player soon. I am also planning on purchasing a decent pair of cans to go with it. I`ve read a alot of good reviews on the Sony MDR-7506`s and would like to know if a portable music source would provide enough juice for these...