[ulteriormotive]

I have purchased a set of Grado's 225i's
I am looking for my sound setup now,
 
I am strictly using these headphones for DESKTOP computer use, and my sources are anything form mp3's to FLAC's to AVI to MP4's to MKV's files.
 
As of right now,
 
I have in my possession from another computer in my household a SoundBlaster XFI USB sound card model #SB1095
 
I am looking to buy a Bravo Audio V2 Class A 12AU7 Tube Multi-Hybrid Amp and doing a Tube Swap to a JJ ECC82
 
Would these two units be ideal for one another?
Should i change my Amp to something else? (i like the price point of that Amp and im fairly fond of the tube sound)
 
I am a super newb when it comes to this aspect of audio,
- first set of decent headphones,
- first headphone amp
 
So please be patient
 
Thank You in advance
 
*additions,
My Motherboard now is
 
Z77 MPOWER
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z77-MPOWER.html
 
And my on board audio is
 
Realtek HD Audio
Chipset integrated by Realtek® ALC898
And i have changed my sample rate to 24bit, 192000 Hz (studio Quality)

 

[cel4145]

I haven't heard the Bravo tube amp, but have heard good things about them. I run a Little Dot I+ hybrid amp with my SR225i. The warmer tube sound is nice with Grados.

Since you are running motherboard audio, the Grados can also benefit from a better DAC.

 

[ulteriormotive]

i appreciate the response,
i think more research is needed before making a investment