Thank you!

I have the budget for either but not both.   Source is Fiio X5 + JDS C5.   I'm looking for soundstage, isolation, neutral sound, and a full spectrum from subbass to highs.   I currently own HD600 and ATH M50. Since I got the HD600, the only thing I use the M50s for are EDM - house. They...

Nevermind...   http://www.fiio.com.cn/products/index.aspx?ID=100000035273127&MenuID=105026015

Does the iPod Classic headphone-out go into the line-in on the amp? Is that a clean signal?   I see a lot of people using dock connectors, but I don't know of any dock-mini cables...   Sorry, I'm a noob.

Does the X5 Need an E12 amp for CIEMs like JH16 or UM Miracle?

Is it best to use an amp w/ a Fiio X5 + CIEM?

Okay - The Focal Chorus 717v's look awesome!   Is that Onkyo powerful enough to drive them? It's 80w, but the Speakers list 40-200 watts.   Is the Onkyo underpowered for that setup?   Sorry, I really am a newb.

Thanks!   Yes, a sub would be pretty important!

I may be biting off more than I can chew here, or just asking a question that's too ambiguous...   What would YOU put in it?   For $1000, what do you think the best receiver/amp + speakers (passive) do you think is the best bang for the buck?

Starting with nothing but an empty room, ~12x14, tile floors, wood walls (thinnish) with large thin windows (can cover with thick drapes for deadening/absorption)      for $1000 what would you put in it?   Opera, Classical, and a little EDM.   If you need more info, please ask.

Quote:     So, how did the EF-5 compare to the O2?

I've got some replies on the EF-5 so now I'm looking for some information on the Objective2 + ODAC + HE-500       Anyone using the HE-500 w/ 02+ODAC that can reach out and let me know if it's got enough power, and how it sounds?

That might be too steep of a combo for me...   What about the JDS Objective2 ODAC?   schiit bifrost sure is nice though!

Thanks!   What DAC are you using with your Hifiman EF-5 ?

Too obvious?   No love?

Looking to pair an HE-500 with an amp:   - Hifiman EF-5   - Objective2 + ODAC     I've got some replies on the EF-5 so now I'm looking for some information on the Objective2 + ODAC + HE-500       Anyone using the HE-500 w/ 02+ODAC that can reach out and let me know if it's...

Sounds like JDS O2+ODAC and HE-400's are a win.

Looking for sub-$300 cans, one each for the following two categories:   Vocals / Classical / Opera - Highs   Electronica - Lows     I'm thinking for the Highs:   ATH-AD900 or HE-400 or Q701   I'm thinking for the Lows:   M50s     Anyone see anything wrong with the...

O2Full Amp   http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=O2Full   and   ATH-AD900   http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/b767de981f8a20dc/index.html     Are these two a good match?   DAC is iPod 6gen / Macbook Pro / Whatever.

I'm looking for a home setup.   I've got an ipod 6gen, w/ Rockbox or converted AAC, doesn't matter.   Since my source media is so small, is it ideal to gain function with a portable amp or will I always get much better bang for the buck by getting dedicated components?   Any...

I'm also looking for my first table.   The problem with vintage is that, being new to vinyl, I don't know what's a good vintage table and what's a crap vintage table. (Thanks Mythless for your specific suggestions!)   How do you guys feel about the Rega P3-24 (new). They come in some fun...

My dad has two old turntables laying around that I'd like to look into using: Fisher Studio Standard mt-57 I'll have to get the other model # later. Any suggestions on this?

Thanks for the great info!

I'm interested in picking up a used 1200mk2 for my first vinyl rig, and am curious what to ask about / look out for on used Technics 1200's on ebay or craigslist? Seems to be quite a few in my area (Tampa). Thanks for the help!

Thanks to both of you for the great feedback!