Just got an Audeze LC-2 and am currently running it on a Fiio E7/E9 combo.  In terms of performance and price, what amps / dac / cords / etc would you recommend that I should get in order to fully release the potential of these great headphones?

This thread may be helpful: http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-267-iems-compared-fitear-to-go-334-added-12-16-12.   From my own personal experience, the Senheisser CX-500 is pretty great for the price point and sound.  When I was really into rap, it was pretty good but I...

The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, translation by Thomas Hobbes - how can you not love that combo.

Quote:   Thanks for the recommendation.  But will that be much better than the E7/E9 combo?  I've already dropped $150 for the E7/E9 and don't mind spending spending 2x / 3x more money if it means I'll have something good that I won't need to upgrade from.

Have way too many headphones but my philosophy is that you need different headphones for different tasks (B52s/nuclear submarines/ICBMs)   Work - Audeze LC-2 paired with E7/E9 combo (open to suggestions on amp recommendations) Exercise - HiFiMan RE-262 Portable - V-Moda Cross-Fade LP

Ascenseur pour l'échafaud OST - Miles Davis   Decent film noir; gorgeous soundtrack