I might start doing that then, thanks for the suggestion.

Rather in contrast to 'headphone' amplifiers, like the O2.             Though is it actually a problem to the life span of the headphones?

Thanks all, good information and appreciate the support. So far it still sounds a bit better on all music types. What I think I might do next is reset any EQ that I have in the audio system and then try again with a direct comparison. My AKG 602 and the O2 never did sound right straight out of...

What is the key factor(s) to look for when considering the use of a stereo/speaker purposed amplifier, as a headphone amplifier?   I recently came across a Monacor SA-100, and having tested it, it does a good job to the point where I think it's better than my O2 amp.   However spec wise (as...

Thank you. I know how to remove the ear pad, but not the foam itself. Is it meant to stay as one unit, including the screen and back plate?

Any quick tips on cleaning the pads?

Good audio requires a good source. The majority of people do not encounter recorded audio (especially analog) at a high bit rate/high quality. Granted, some things do not sound much different between 300kbps and 3000kbps, but then that also depends on other hardware quality.   There's lots of...

USB audio peripherals are notorious for picking up noise, however usually only when there's a power source connected. If you have removed the power source to the DAC, and find it still gives feedback/noise when connected to the computer, then you don't have many realistic options. I'd first...

This is an effective and free way to induce pseudo surround for stereo headphones, when using Foobar. Thank you for sharing.   If you however have a sound card/motherboard that does Dolby /surround or use Razer surround already, then this method is a moot point.   For example, the following...

  I'm all ears for a recommendation that's not too costly. I am constantly looking around for more home theatre type amplifiers, instead of 'headphone' amplifiers, in hopes I can find something with lots of power, at a Vintage cost (instead of a collector's cost).

Hmm good to know.

I was speaking to the power requirements. Beyer tend to have some with higher impedance? And yet not so much commentary about how hard they are to drive.

Ok Ill accept that - considering I don't often hear complaints about the Beyer's, do you?

  Exactly. And that's not to take away from the Vali or the Magni, but it seems like 600ohms cans might be asking a bit much, based on the default gain they produce.

  The volume felt strained and it had less grunt. With the Vali, I had to have it on full blast to achieve the same output. THe only way to get around this was to engage the headphone setup and use the DG's amplifier - of which required the Exciter(highest) setting. The problem there though was...