Am now using ITunes > Asus Xonar STX soundcard > StageDac > Naim Headphone amp > AKG701 .... really not bad.

Photos please my friend .... to show us how you made it more comfortable ... thanks

Recently I acquired a pairs of used K701. I like its sound quality either, right amount of bass, no 'veil' of HD650. However, I think the flaw may be the headband design, the pressure from the middle pad make me uncomfortable, need to adjust every ten or twenty minutes.

Yes, it looks like the same ... K 702 - Specifications Monitoring Mastering Mixing K 702 Type open-back, dynamic headphones Sensitivity 105 dB/V Frequency range 10 to 39,800 Hz Rated impedance 62 ohms Max. input power 200 mW Cable 3 m single-sided (99,9% oxygen-free)...

This is an interesting post at the right time, for me. I have dt880 03 version, it serves me right. But now looking for upgrade, just wondering if K702 will serve me better or different kind of fun. I like classicals, chamber, like the works of Hilary Hann, Yo-Yo Ma, ....etc. Wanna pick K702...

I prefer the pure head-amp only, without volume control, let StageDac control the volume and crossfeed. Saving more bucks, of course !!

Jan, It will be good if having power outlet at the back of concerto, that can provide power for stageDac. Look like too many blocks and cables for this headphone combo setup.

Another reason, one doesn't wanna turn on the big amp all the times that might make it shorter life-span, so on the expenses of ( different ) headphone amps ( much cheaper ).

That's the way to expand the list of toys, believing that better is out there. Like other toys, you never know its problem until you bought it home.

Jan, Am connecting the StageDac to integrated amp. Given the nice volume control, it would be wasted if not using it. Is it possible to design a poweramp for headphone that compliment with StageDac ? I believe this would be another welcome product. A tube power amp for headphone would be...