Quote:   Thanks! I'm not too concerned about needing a DAC that will work with my iPod at this point. By the time I get one I'll likely be using an extra computer instead since this will be a non-portable setup. 

I'm trying to put together my first home listen setup and would really appreciate some advice/feedback. I initially planned on find a new pair of headphones and pairing them with a portable amp, but now I'm leaning towards non-portable setup (and using IEMs when on the go) and purchasing a pair...

Quote:   Thanks for the suggestions. Open are fine with me since I will mainly be using them at home. I was under the impression that the Alessandro MS2i's are usually amped? However I may have just come across threads discussing amps for them and not if they needed to have an amp. 

I'm fairly new to the headphone audio world, so I apologize if the details I give are too vague. I'm currently in the process of finding a new pair of headphones to upgrade from my current aiaiai TMA-1's. I enjoy listening to electronic and hip/hop with them but they don't seem to cut it when it...