...so I figure I might as well look at amps. Both my Senns came with plugs to step up / down (555's came with a 1/4" to 1/8" and the 280's came with a 1/8" to 1/4") so I put off buying an amp. I decided that I shouldn't wait.    What would you recommend for a desktop amp? Current budget is...

I recently picked up my first "decent" pair of headphones and shopping around I snagged a pair of HD555's for about $120 including next day delivery. Because I commute daily I also picked up a cheap pair of Sony MDR-XD100's (which don't sound bad but they definitely don't sound great).  ...

I'm sure, absolutely sure, you get lots of people with one post asking for a recommendation on headphones. :)   I'm looking for a nice pair of headphones to replace my stock Apple earbuds. Some thing like the HD555 Main points: Replaceable / detachable headphone cord. Not one...