Hi guys,   I've been hanging around head-fi for a little while, and have decided to allocate $300-500 for a decent sounding amp and dac. I figure doing it the handy manny way will give me more bang for the buck, but I'm not really sure where to begin. My source will be mp3 and flac from my...

Hi all, newbie wannabe audiophile here. I recently received a 160gb ipod classic for xmas, and I'm looking for something nice to complement my ever expanding music collection. I would appreciate some recommendations for a pair of closed cans in the $200~300 price range. My taste in music is very...