I have decided that the marginal difference between using a CDP as a source and using my (amped) iPod as a source isn't worth the inconvenience of changing CDs... As such, I'm looking for a headamp for my DT990s. A non-portable amp will be fine since I don't intend to pair them with my portable...

I recently purchased a Beyer DT990 (2006 edition) and am deciding which amp to get for it... Does anyone have recommendations to make on a budget of about US$200 - $300? I'm presently considering several headamps: - a second-hand Meier Audio Corda HA-1 Mk II (~US$200) - a new Xiangsheng...