I've been reading a lot of good things about the WA7, However this will likely be "THE" setup I stick with for many years to come (at least thats my goal). If spending more and going DAC & Amp seperately is the way to go, that's what I'd like to do. Since the WA7 is both, I'd have to weigh if it...

Thanks again for taking the time to get back to me with basically exactally the type of information I needed to make my decision. I will give the T1's a shot. Tool is very much a part of my music library, and I know the percussive dynamics you speak of. To hear that type of thing to it's fullest...

Ok thanks for your input! Yes, it's very hard to find like-minded listeners that have high end gear. If you have the time when u return from your holiday, a much more detailed comparison would be appreciated, but either way, thanks again.   I forgot to mention in my original post my hardware...

First off, let me express that I'm not limited to just the T1 as an upgrade, but my focus in this post is understanding the similarities/differences between the two, and if it would be a suitable upgrade for me. That said...   I have owned a pair of Beyer DT770 250ohm's for about 8 years now...