Welcome, folks! Sorry about your wallet, but here are some recommendations to possibly lighten the hurt. If you are looking for a great sub-$200-$300-$400-$700 home headphone system, let me recommend an Audio Technica ATH-AD700X open-back over-ear and Schiit b-stock Magni 2 Headphone amp as a combo for $150! DACs, phono-pre-amps, hardware equalizers, and more with a “b-stock” marking are also available at the Schiit site! Here is where you can get them, read-on for what you need that is based on what media you use:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009S332TQ/ref=psdc_172541_t1_B009S331VU
http://www.schiit.com/b-stocks
For those who use a computer for music: AD700X + Magni 2 + Modi 2 DAC = $230
For those who use want to also use speakers with their computer: AD700X + Magni 2 Uber + Modi 2 DAC = $250
For those who use a turntable without a phono-pre-amp for music: AD700X + Magni 2 + Mani = $250
For those who use a turntable without a phono-pre-amp and want to also use speakers to listen to music : AD700X + Magni 2 Uber + Mani = $270
If you like the above combos, but want a “tubey” sound with a little more “life” or “softness” in your music, change the “Magni 2” option to a “Vali 2” option for $30 or $50 more.
If you like the above combos, but need a hardware equalizer to control any audible peaks or troughs in your sound spectrum, you can add a “Loki Mini” for $129 more.
If you like the above combos, but you will likely will listen to your pre-existing audio system, and want to add the “tubey” sound to add “life” or “softness” to your music, you can add a “Saga” for $299 more.
If you like the above combos, but have very sensitive hearing, you can add a new “Sys” for $49 more, just pick it in the regular Schiit drop-down menu after adding all of your b-stock items in your cart.
If you like the above combos, but have multiple digital sources and want a more versatile DAC, you can add a new “Modi 2 Uber” for $70 more, just pick it in the regular Schiit drop-down menu after adding all of your b-stock items in your cart.
There are other options available on the Schiit that will work with your budget, so check it out and happy listening!