Thanks for all the input. Happy to keep getting suggestions. Just as an update I went to the Schitt store and listened to the gungir multi + mjonir and also the Yggdrasil + ragnorok. I wanted to try just the DACs with my current headroom AMP but didn’t have all the connections easily...

That's for the suggestion. Others have suggested upgrading my DAC and there's a Schitt store near me so I'm going to check that out today.

Thanks for all the input! I'm going to check out the Schitt store near me today - I might consider the DAC upgrade first since it sounds like the weakest link so far and the Headroom is a bit old on the DAC technology-front. Re: the store that I went to, it's Shelley's Stereo in Woodland Hills...

i'm near a Schitt store so I guess I could go there tomorrow and give them a listen. They seem well reviewed. I had a thought that perhaps the headroom "amp" was still good but that the DAC was outdated... I could try just replacing the DAC and see how that changes things...? the biggest...

I also have Denon AH-D7000 (the out of production older top of line model, AMAZING but eclipsed in all respects by TH900), Massdrop THX-X00 (good but not at the same level as Denon or TH-900), HD650 (affirmatively dislike), Sony MDR-something (bought 25-ish years ago (?!? damn i'm old) and...

not sure if this post goes here (I also posted in the recommendations forum): I have $2-$4k to blow on an upgrade for my headphone setup. Obviously I'd prefer to spend closer to $2k, but I will pay for the superior experience. Would like to buy new but would consider used. ALL...

I have $2-$4k to blow on an upgrade for my headphone setup. Obviously I'd prefer to spend closer to $2k, but I will pay for the superior experience. Would like to buy new but would consider used. ALL OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS/THOUGHTS welcomed. I'm currently running Fostex TH-900 and Senn HD800...

I have the Fostex TH 900 through a HeadRoom Desktop Amp (Max'ed), and am VERY happy with the combo.  Edit: with Desktop DAC combo.   I've heard the HD 800's and will be picking up a pair - not as a replacement to the TH 900, but a complement (the two sound too different to really put as a...

Perfect timing; I'm very interested in an LA meetup.  Subscribed!

I'm a noob so not sure how "good" this deal is, but Headroom is selling their portable desktop amp/DAC for $300 off.   http://www.headphone.com/headphone-amps/amplifiers/headroom-portable-desktop-amp.php

So, I currently have the DT990 600 Ohm and the Denon D7000.  I'm running them through a Titanium HD to a JDS Labs O2 amp.  I also plan on getting the HD650's if I can get lucky on a good price.   Do you think the above sound card and amp are good enough for now, or would you recommend...

I'm sort of coveting this, because of its completeness, and also because I'm looking for a collection of highest quality Mozart performances/recordings.   Does anyone know where you can buy this set still?  Or any tips on how to get this collection (e.g., just search ebay all the time)?  ...

Hrm... So i guess i should cancel my order... Thanks for all the feedback. Im new, so pls forgive the faux pas.

Amazon has the HD650's for $360.   http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-650-Headphones/dp/B00018MSNI/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1346457438&sr=8-24&keywords=sennheiser

I just started working with Foobar, based on all the threads on this forum.    My first noob question: recommended skins?  I'd like one that displays playlist and currently playing - the default skin, at least as I'm able to configure it, only show the "now playing" on the top and bottom of...

Haven't gotten them hooked up yet :P but will let you know as soon as I do :)

Is the STX able to send sound / output to multiple outputs at once? I would like to be able to send a signal to a Behringer A500 to power some Buttkickers and, at the same time, send sound to either an AV receiver (to listen through a 5.1 speaker setup) or to a JDS Labs Objective 2 amp (to...

Yes!  thanks again for the explanations.    It's very surprising to me how unintuitive and un-user friendly the PC audio systems are.  You'd think someone would have come up with a SIMPLE "plug and play" solution by now.

I definitely read that guide, more than once. My comments would be that: 1. It's a bit technical - that's why I read it a few times and, frankly, didn't really understand much of it :P For example, I don't know what an API is or a "binaural audio technology" :P I'm too much of a noob, I guess...

Thanks for the info!  So I understand that I would only need another sound card/DAC to the extent that the sound card/DAC provides a DSP that's not on the U3.   Hopefully not the case, but I'll definitely pay better attention to the type of sound processing that's used by the games that I'm...

Just wondering if, based on the above "chain", there would be any need to buy a "better" sound card like the STX or Titanium HD?   I *think* the answer is "no", since the U3 is the "DAC" and provides Dolby Digital Live for surround sound gaming through the headphones, and the O2 drives the...

FYI, I just ordered a DT990 Premiums 250 Ohm for $270 off of Amazon.  Thought it was a good price and I considering these (or the 600 Ohm, but was concerned about powering the 600 Ohm ones) or the 600/650's; but the price of the 990's seemed pretty good so I jumped on 'em.   I may just break...

First post - I've been doing ALOT of research  and reading and, this forum has proven invaluable!  I was hoping to ask some final questions regarding PC gaming and sound...     Just as background, I'm using the Asus Maximus V Gene motherboard, which has the "SupremeFX III" sound setup...