Hi guys,   Sorry for the late reply.  Thank you for all your input.  I'm starting to rethink my priorities.  So I took that $100 and bought a Sony BDP-S590 player.  I will just hook up an external HDD to the USB port and have its built-in DAC to do the work.  I'll be using my receiver as the...

Hi,   I have an O2 amp, and I am looking for a DAC.  Is it justifiable to spend an extra $60 for the ODAC (RCA outputs) vs the Schiit Modi?  I will be using this setup with DT880 600 OHM headphones.  Are there any other DACs that I should be considering with a budget under $200?   Thanks...

Hi,   Just wondering if there are any suggestions on how to remove the moldable ear hooks on the R-50's without risking damage to the cable.  Thank you very much.   Regards,   Jonathan