Update: I've looked into the Audeze LCD-3 you recommended and as far as an amp to pair with it, I found a recommendation from a website called kenrockwell that states:   I found that the LCD-3 sounded best driven from the Benchmark DAC1 HDR, Woo WA7 and Woo WA6-SE.   Any thoughts on the...

Thanks for the reply. Absolutely I plan on trying them out before making any decisions. I actually made this thread primarily with the intention of trying to learn about what the best options are - so I don't sound like a complete dummy if I try and talk to someone who sells these things! What...

This thread may seem a bit "out there" or unusual, but I assure you I am dead serious. I have a lot of money and I want to get some really nice headphones, but I'm not sure where to start. I currently own no audio equipment, so I'm looking for advice on a good headphone + amp setup (or anything...