I'm looking to try a bunch of different phones so I can minimize shipping costs, but I haven't found any place in Boston or Providence that has anything decent. Anyone know of anywhere? Guitar Center only carries the DT770, and that's the highest end audio store I know of around here.

So I have an MK V and DT 990 Pro / 250ohms right now. I'm looking at a pair of K701s, probably recabled. I know they require a lot of power, but I don't know if the MK V is enough to handle them. Has anyone tried that setup? The 990s sound great with this amp, but I'm itching for something...

Anyone have any experience with this amp or any other Mackie headphone amps? I have a friend who works for Mackie and he suggested trying it out. I believe he can get it at a reduced price, so if it's any good it may be a deal. I'll be using it with an AlienDAC (as soon as rds builds one...

I'm new to audiophilia. I'm using a PC with an Auzentech Prelude 7.1 going out via optical to an Onkyo 787 receiver. I had the receiver powering stock Beyerdynamic DT770s which I just got rid of and I'm getting a pair of DT990/250ohms today as replacements. The prelude is causing me some...