[David164v8]

The Schiit Magni/Modi looks fairly good in this price range, is there anything better value? I'm in the UK so that could limit my choices, but don't be afraid to suggest anything as importing is always an option. I'll use it for music mainly, I do play games but I'm fairly casual so its no big deal.
 
I have Sennheiser 598's, but I could be upgrading at some point and I'd like to be able to continue using this combo.

 

[xero404]

Probably the O2+O2DAC. Was looking at that combo before i got the Asgard 2. 

 

[wje]

I also wouldn't over look the Audio-GD product line.  There's an older Compass model for a bit under $200, if I recall correctly here on the forum.  Also, the NFB-12 is quite a good product, too.  While the Schiit stack is nice (I owned the pair for a few weeks) I still think Audio-GD has pretty good offering when you consider what you get and for the price paid.

 

[Clemmaster]

NFB-15.32 would give you enough power if you ever decide to go the planar headphones route.
The sound quality is really good, too 

 

[thisisvv]

I got O2+ODAC combo anything better then that i can add 100-200$ on top of it for...

 

[exiton]

  NFB-15.32 would give you enough power if you ever decide to go the planar headphones route.
The sound quality is really good, too 

Just got mine a few weeks ago, love it with the HE-400!!!

 

[Archerious]

Audio-gd is excellent, very good bang for the buck units. Schiit Modi and Magni are bright, and IMO don't really drive anything properly. If you were going to go Schiit, go for Asgard or Lyr. Later I may copy my post about Schiit from another thread.