A newbie observation here... So I currently have paris of AKG 545, NAD HP50, and DT880-250 that I'm auditioning. The setup is: iPad Air w/ FLAC files -> USB hub -> Maverick Tubemagic D1 plus -> headphones In my neophyte opinion the AKG are outclassed by the NAD and Beyerdynamic; flat with...

I'm looking for the best DAC/Amp options for running both a CD player (assume toslink connection) and computer (USB connection). Can this be done for <$250? If so, what are your recommendations? I've seen options like the Audioengine with both an optical and USB, but it seems like only one can...

Hi...Brand new to the site and looking for some advice on putting together a small headphone based set-up. I'm new to the world of headphone gear, but have been into audio a few years now having done a lot of research to put together a decent Marantz/Focal/Rythmik theater set-up for movie...