Anyone want to buy a brand-new upgraded Zero (OPA267s in the DAC), all cabling, the Xitel MD-Port USB to optical unit, with the yet uninstalled Earth HDAM module, 2 CMC RCAs, silver wire, and the 10cm extension? I have checked to make sure the Zero unit works (for less than 2 minutes), and it...

Hi, everyone! I have just ordered an 'upgraded' Zero, my first amp. It's coming with a dual-OPA627 for the DAC, but I have no idea what opamps will drive the preamp/headphone section. Any ideas? The link is: ZERO 24/192 DAC DA CONVERTOR, HEAD AMP(Upgrade Version) - eBay (item 110287182130 end...

After further research and your suggestions, I have decided to audition both the HD600 and the DT880. They are both on their way, along with an 'upgraded' Zero. The three together are about to take my ears' head-fi virginity. Stay tuned!

Thanks to both of you for your suggestions (and the rest of Head-Fi for providing all the information for me to research). I have decided to go with the Zero and the DT880s for now and grab a MKIII a little later (hopefully used). First, I need to do some more research on on the Little Dots and...

Okay, so I have been lurking around for the past week or so after I stumbled across this site while researching headphones. After reading a few posts, I realized that my earlier $200 'budget' was just not enough. So now, I'm prepared to spend around $400-500 to get started. Apparently, that...