Yes, I was thinking about using it with HE-500 :)

  Hm, sad to know UD-301 is not a neutral-sounding amp  

Have you seen Alclair Reference CIEMs?

So do you have any problems playing other wv files?

I'd agree with monsterzero that you don't need a soundstage for the metal. You do need it for classical music.   HD650 are said to have small soundstage. Planars have low distortion, are fast, accurate and revealing - youd be able to hear slightest details in the classical recording, plus...

  I agree that Schiit produces rather nice devices, but yes, I'm not too paranoid about the support. I hope I won't have any problems with the device I buy (sounds too optimistic, yes).   But I am taken aback by the degree of Schiit-o-philia on headfi - seems like people are not able to...

Guys, any other DAC & amps you'd recommend apart from Schiit products?  

  I didn't even know DX50 supports wavpack. Do you have any problems playing other wv files?

The bad thing about the K7XX is that you cannot try it before buying. Plus shipping and VAT expenses.   Try ATH-MSR7 or HD600/650. There are plenty of HiFi shops around UK - those two popular headphones won't be too hard to find.

Jmurphly, are you able to audiion the headphones?    In case you are, I would recommend trying he following closed cans: Oppo PM-3, ATH MSR7, B&W P7, Momenum, Shure SRH1540, Beyerdynamic DT 1770 and Audeze EL-8 (50$ more). The open ones: HD650, Shure SRH1840, Beyerdynamic DT 1770, HE-500 (if...

  For you to obtain the information regarding some issues people might be having. I have recently noticed another thread in the Recommendations with anoher person complaining about the Magni-Modi build quality and reliability, so it's worth letting other people know that.   The number of...

Some brief feedback on both Schiit Magni/Modi combo and the JDS Labs The Element by SSSN

Hello and welcome to the society! :)   I'm probably not the best person to talk to regarding this problem, as I don't have any experience with either HD650, or iFi iCAN, but:   Do you get the noise when driving HD650 directly from the Mac (without iCAN)? Are your monitors driven by the same...

    In case Asgard 2 and Modi 2 get such favourable reviews I personally see no point in purchasing Jotunheim, the only advantage of it being balanced. If Asgard and Modi are as neutral as Jotunheim I will go for Modi+Magni or Bifrost+Asgard in case I go for Schiit combo.   UPD: Although...

  franzdom, do you think it's worth paying more, much more, to get the Jotunheim instead of, say, Asgard 2?

  Nope, thanks. Hate that.     MLGrado, do you have any experience with other similarly priced combos/DACs? Would for example the iDSD Micro be on par with similarly-priced Asus Essence One? I understand this device could be a bargain at its price, but I am suspicious of its small size...

  I hope it has. God, so many ways to go and so many chances to make a wrong decision!     Despite the fact that I would like to own such pretty tube amp, I am not likely to buy it before I have a proper solid-state. All that tube rolling is fun, no doubt, but I've never heard a tube...

Bass-heavy.

  Oops, pardon :)

  Ehm? Do all Burson amps have 30 ohms output? O_O  Some people have been saying that the Burson Soloist is exteremly neutral amlifier that would suit my HE-500 (when I can afford it)...       Ventace, thank you. I haven't heard anything about JDS Labs Element, I'll chech the...

  Wow, 50 ohms! And the manufacturer claims it's suitable for 10-600 ohm headphones. Ha-ha, nice joke. Thanks, I haven't noticed that.

I'd say get the 500-s if you can. The are discontinued and hence there are not many of them left on the market.  The bass is well extended indeed.

  Okay, now it makes some sense. For the UK the prices are £385 and £485 for Jotunheim . Although I am concerned about the Jotunheim DAC inputs - seems it only has USB input, is that correct?   Mojo is not for me I guess. It only offers a 3.5 mm jack.    A very neutral amp is indeed what I...

Alclair Reference (Triple driver), for $400. Review

I'm sorry to post information about the gear that does not meet your price criteria, but have a look at the Alclair Reference triple driver CIEM ($400) and at the corresponding review.