I currently run a Modi 2 Uber --> Lyr 2 + Lisst tubes --> HE-560. I'm looking to upgrade to HEK v2. I'm trying to answer two questions: Is the Modi2U + Lyr2/Lisst stack going to bring out the HEK v2 potential? If not, what's the best bang for the buck upgrades in the chain to get to that...

I’m looking for an AMP or DAC for my headphones. I’m looking at the Schiit Magni 2 and Modi 2 setup. My budget is those two combined, ~$240. I’m asking because my motherboard is the ASUS Crosshairs VI Hero which has a binned ALC 1220 DAC on there. It sounds impressively good as an onboard DAC so...