Quote: Thank you so much! I shall look into these two :) . I read a couple of reviews for the rPac on here, was recommended over the Fiio Combo in SQ by a long shot.

Hi, I recently got myself a pair of AKGs K701s. Rather than add to the exhaustive threads on amp recommendations, I thought it better to post here. I want a solid state amp ( or amp/dac) under $300 (£200) either portable or desktop. No DIY, nor Tubing. About to go to University, simply not...

Back again :P. Sorry but I've got 2 more questions. Firstly what is the best portable headphone for rock and classical, also with good isolation and doesn't leak and has good bass and is under £160? Secondly, what would be the cheapest option to drive the AKG K701 properly as a desktop amp/...

  Quote:  Thanks for the advice. After finding that the Alessandro's come to around £80 due to shipping charges, is it worth going for the sr80's (currently £90-100) ? And for that matter is their a wealth of difference between the Grado/Alessandro with the K201 in sound quality?. Finally...

HI new here. I created this account mainly because of this question, so I'll dive right in. I am stuck on what headphones to get. I have a price range of anything up to £200 (yes I'm UK based.), I listen to mainly ,but not exclusively, rock/acoustic/metal and may move into classical soon. I...