nice setup! thanks, i will look into the d-zero mk2 tomorrow.   i did a ton more reading. i'm *this* close to just ordering an o2+odac and saying screw it. because i know otherwise i'll spend another 40 hours browsing.

The guy's reply regarding the Creek was:     Anyway, have been doing a bit of research into DAC+Amp combos.   It seems:   iBasso D6 or Fiio E7 + E9 combined   might be what I'm looking for? And without looking at prices too closely right now, maybe the iBasso has the edge due to...

Hi!   I've had HD555s for nearly ten years and they're getting very worn out and so I decided to treat myself to a new pair. I've generally used them unamped (more on that later), and I'm not an enormous audiophile.   I've settled on the HD600s and will be using them in only one or two...