Anyone have any recommendations for a DAC (Sub $1000 USD) for Focal Clear headphones with a Jotunheim 2 amp. I've been looking at the typical Bifrost 2 and the Ares II. But there are so many good brands that I'm not familiar with, looking for some ideas for equipment to research.

Is it ok to have two separate Amps connected to one DAC, I plan to only use one Amp at a time, though. One Amp connected by RCAs, and the other connected by XLRs. I just dont want to have to unplug amps from the DAC as I try the other Amp. 1. Is it safe for the equipment? 2. Are there any...

When you try new headphones and compare them to others, do you typically EQ them or listen to them without EQ. Seems like adding EQ to the equation during trying new headphones really complicates the comparisons. But I think some headphones really take well to EQ and are almost different...