Thanks for the response. I'd prefer to stick with the iPhone purely for convenience but didn't know if there was a big enough difference to make it worthwhile carrying around the iPod too. With regards to anps, would the Shure's benefit from one? Was looking at Fiio stuff but since lurking on...

Hi everyone; first post on here so please be gentle! :o Found this forum a few weeks ago and have been "dipping in and out" ever since. :rolleyes: My initial question is; what's the consensus of opinion on the above devices as audio sources? Can't seem to find much on comparisons via Google...