Do you know how does it preform comparing to E17?

Quote: Is there a link to rumor site or something about future sound cards?

Hi,   I am using my HD598 with my PC for games, movies and music and I am looking to upgrade the sound expirience.   I have now my on board sound card.   What will be best to buy a quallaty sound card like Asus Xonar Essence STX or something similar or to buy E17 or some other...

I was thinking more in a direction of:   Hegel HD2   Emotiva xda-1   Matrix mini-i    

Quote: I am looking for something more than the Astro Mix-amp  

Hi,   I have a HD598 headphones and I am looking to buy a dac or dac+amp ( in one or separate ).   They will be connected to my Pc. I can connect them to USB or spdf connection.   The main use is watching dvd movies and listening to pop, dance and electronic melodic music in plac or...