Thanks again. I was tempted to get the element because of the huge potentiometer and industrial aesthetic. Another amp I have in mind is the Corda Jazz from Meier Audio. Its stepped attenuator, premium feel, and positive feedback are the driving forces behind its inclusion on my list of...

Modern stock cable or the older flat one?

Thanks for the advice!

What solid state would you get within $400?

How does the Polaris compare with the El amp? Would it have enough power. Looking to upgrade to LCD3's soon and that is a consideration as well.

The Burson Audio Play seems hard to find. Best amp under $400

Has anyone paired a JDS Labs El amp or The Element with their LCD2?

Is the JDS Labs El amp a good pair for the 2F? Also, best replacement pads - Audeze vs ZMF?

Thank you, that is very reassuring. I'm not very knowledgeable about headphone amps/dacs and wanted to be sure about my purchase.

Thanks again. I was a bit cautious since Audeze recommends a power output of 1-4W at 72 ohms on their website. Already have a dac. Just looking for amps in the $300-$500 price range.

Thank you, that certainly clears things up! I also had a look at Jan's in-depth explanation on his website. How does the power output of the jazz compare with that of the Element? I haven't been able to find detailed technical specifications of the Jazz online. Would you have any information on...

What exactly is the difference between the ff and non-ff versions of the Jazz? Is it just better detail retrieval/cleaner sound or a different sound signature altogether?

I have actually bought a whole bunch of gear on /r/AVexchange and have been frequenting the sub for the past 5ish months. Sadly the place isn't very good for higher end or more obscure/niche amps/dacs. Also, the volume of listings is much lower than the classifieds here. For instance, I have...

Hi all, finally made a Headfi account. I might be new here, but I'm not new to high end audio. Dad got me hooked with his beautiful stereo stack and deep cassette/cd collection. Getting back into the world of headphones due to a change in living situation. While I may be experienced when it...