Yep Also yep

The Atom DAC has one set of RCA outs - I didn't want to use only the Atom DAC and have to switch RCA cables between the Crack and the Atom amp when I wanted to switch amps. I still use my E-MU Teaks plugged into the Atom Amp / DAC for gaming. It has a ModMic attached, so I also use it for stuff...

Yeah, that's about my price range for amps and DACs. I prefer to spend more on the headphones and am satisfied with cheaper amps and DACs. Update for all the friendly folks who answered my questions earlier: I finished the Bottlehead Crack today and am listening to some tunes now. I would...

In my opinion, it sounds awesome! Please note that I do not have high end amps or DACs. Put another way, I look like this when listening:

I do have a free version of Spotify which I listen to occasionally and I do listen to things on YouTube which could be low quality tracks depending on what you consider to be low quality tracks. I mostly listen to FLAC files on Foobar 2000; I do have some MP3s, but they're at a bitrate of 320...

The Aeolus arrived today! Opening the box for the first time was a crazy "wow" moment, they look so incredible. The difference between seeing photos and holding one in your hands is real. I never really understood what people meant when they said vocals sound organic with the Aeolus until I gave...

Thanks for all the great responses and information guys! I'll be doing some more reading before deciding. Will get back to you with whatever I end up with when I get things set up. From other head-fi reviews of the mk2, warm and lush do show up. Looking like the mk2 could be good for me. I've...

I have an Aeolus on the way and am thinking about tube amps. I've never tried a tube amp before so I was thinking of trying the LittleDot Mk2 to see if I like tubes. If I like the tube feel with the LittleDot Mk2, then I would go for the Bottlehead Crack plus Speedball. Would the LittleDot Mk2...