Distortions here as well.   Using mpd/ncmpcpp on Linux with the Xonar STX and ATH-M40fs headphones.

I'm a long time Linux user, and from my own experience, I can't tell no difference from one another. They both sounded identical. If your sound card has support on Linux, then there shouldn't be a problem. And, as a music environment on Linux I prefer MPD/NCMPCPP combo.   I suggest you give...

I was starting to worry that if I had won it, I would not have had enough room left on my desk! But I am relieved now... Congratulations, keanex!

I have been lurking these forums for a very long time, but only now just decided to register. Since I don't own any hi-fi equipment, maybe winning something like this will make me "eligible" for being a head-fi member now.   Cheers!:-)