Well... I'd already placed an order for the DACmini with my local store. Currently it's out of stock so I have to wait for another 1 month or longer.   I think you've explained clearly why. Haha.. and thanks so much for sharing your experience!   Perhaps I have always wanted a DACmini...

Quote: If I am looking for an upgrade, I thought the DACmini would be a good choice. But for the price, I can have both the DACport & the HDP (for it's preamp, line in, spdif). I said in my previous post that I did prefer the tone of the DACport slightly to the HDP, and my HD650...

Well... I'll only be using HD650 & DT880 (250Ohm)... I was so surprised that the cigar sized DACport could drive both of them so well...   Yea... I'm not gonna get any other headphones and I don't have any powered speakers at the moment... So I'd probably save the $700+ since they both...

Hi AustinHorn,   I'm using DACport with my HD650 and like it better than the Nuforce Icon HDP (auditioned it extensively). Been planning to get a desktop DAC/Amp combo (better connectivity options than the DACport) for both headphones & speakers. You've mentioned that the DACmini is like...