Awesome! Thanks for the help.

Just got the MD/ Fostex T-X0 planar Magnetics and they are power hungry. My Leckertron UHA6 just can’t give them enough power. Looking to spend less than $300. Browsed the Schiit website but didn’t know if I should go tube or not. Thanks in advance!

M3 good for the Fostex t50rp?

Thanks for all the suggestions guys....Especially James-UK. Even though it is indeed a first world problem, I feel like the cables are just not flexible. I'll give em a good soak in some Nivea and report back. 

I just got the HD650's and I absolutely hate the cable. It is too long and very stiff. Also, the 1/4" plug means that I have to use the adapter for pretty much everything I have. Any recommendations for a decent replacement cable that doesnt cost as much as the headphones themselves? Thanks in...

Bose mie2i are great for the gym. They WILL NOT fall out.

Thanks for the advice on the M50s and rock. I should take a better look at the Grados. Not sure why they are not on my list!

Gonna order a new pair of headphones this weekend. Might at as well take advantage of the memorial day sales. What I should I get? I listen to rock and alt. rock primarily. I do like my bass but not crazy mudd low. I already have DT770 Pro's and Pioneer HDJ-2000. I use the Leckerton UHA-6sMkII...

I wasn't happy with the audio quality of the e17. I don't know what it was but I just felt like it wasnt right. I do understand how impedance works but I didn't realize how much power the DT770s would require. They sounded good with the Leckerton but there still wasn't alot of headroom so I...

Bose MIE2i /end thread. Best headphones I have ever used for working/running/jogging/weightlifting and anything really. These things will not fall out and are very comfortable. They sound pretty damn good too. Worth the money IMHO.

Thanks for the great review! I just ordered the RC set based on your results. I listen to the same type of music as you so Im expecting to be quite satisfied with them. I have a Leckterton UHA-6s mkii to pair with them. 

I recently tried the same combo and felt that the DT770s needed more power. I ended up selling the E17. I bought lekerton uha-6s mk.II and there still isnt enough headroom. The 250ohm is alot to drive. Looks like i may do some more amp shopping...

Quote: Wow..The Pioneer's impedance is 36 ohms and that makes all the difference in the world with the Leckerton. Now, with the gain off, I can crank the volume to max and they are quite loud. If I use the gain switch, I can only turn the volume up to 55% or so. The Leckerton really does...

Ended up getting a sweet deal on some Pioneer HDJ-2000 cans so I'm going to give em a try this weekend. Maybe the lower ohm impedance will give me some additional headroom.

To the OP, how about an update? How did your brother like his gift???

Im thinking of ordering the Shure SRH940's to see how the Leckerton does with a lower impedance. I would just like some more headroom as well. Even with the 18db Gain boost on, I max out my DT770 Pro's easily.

Thanks for the reply! I'll send Nick an emal after the new year but Im thinking it may just be the 250ohm cans..

Bump....anyone??

I decided to sell my FiiO E17 and upgrade to the Leckerton uha-6s mkii to power my DT770 Pro 250ohm cans. With the 18db gain on, my volume levels nearly approach, too loud at max volume. The lower end of the dial is to quiet. Is it my headphones just being too difficult to drive with a USB...

Awesome! He'll love em!! Merry Christmas

Update: I ended up ordering the Leckerton UHA-6S.MKII with the OPA209AID. Im expecting this to be a nice upgrade from the Fiio E17 but not sure it will be the end all be all. Hopefully Im wrong. It would be nice to just settle in with the Leckerton and start enjoying some music again! I feel...

The DACPort looks like a great option! Gonna do some more reading on it now..Thanks for the input Lorspeaker!

So Ive been doing some reading and I really like the reviews of the Practical Devices XM6. How does it compare to the JDS Labs O2+ODAC?

I'm looking to upgrade from the Fiio E17 but there are a lot of options. My budget is $400 max. Is there a definitive go to? Not quite reference quality but in that realm. My one requirement is that I want it to be USB powered. I like the portability of the E17. It's makes listening on my laptop...

xStreame, with 32ohm drivers, Im not sure the E09k will make a big difference for you. The E17 should drive your phones adequately.