You and I are facing the exact same issue here. I am using EMU 0404 USB + Denon D2000 too. Looking forward to more answers.

I see. So probably I will choose from LD I+ and the asgard. May I know which DAC you are using?

Good to know! May I know which headphone you are using? Have you used any SS amp? I think by saying LD+ you mean the LD I+, right? Thanks!

Thank you for the reply. Just wondering have you had chance to compare it with some tube amp? I heard the tube amp would sound warmer than the ss amp, which is the asgard.

or maybe an X-Can V8? Anybody is selling one?

or anybody knows where to buy an EF1?

Hi Mike,   Thank you for your reply! Does the Schiit Asgard have a warm sound? I am kinda looking for a mix (ss and tube) amp that can make D2000 sound warmer. Also, how about the sibilance of D2000 when you use the amp? Does it go away? Does the mid improve a little bit?  :)   Thank...

Hi Guys,   I just joined the hifi world and here is my first post :)   I recently got a EMU 0404 USB and a Denon D2000. Now I am looking for an amp which is under $250. I am assuming it will enhance the SQ a few steps.   I did some research and found out the following options:  ...