Quote: Originally Posted by artforme I say get the D5000's before getting the amp. That way you have a better understanding what the amp actually is doing once you get it. I personally don't use portable amps. And when at home I use what is listed on my sig. The D5000s are fun, and...

Christmas is coming up, and I thought I'd sell my Zero and get myself a nicer amp/DAC combo to compliment my D-5000's. Any recommendations for a combo(~700USD) or just a nice DAC (~500USD) would be great! Thanks, Steve

I can't give you any real info on the HD650's since I've never listened to them. But I do own a burned in pair of stock D5000's. The bass is definitely what everyone has problems with. I think it's punchy, but a bit too punchy at times and gets a bit out of control. But I only find that to be...

Oh these are low impedance right? like being able to be driven by an iPod

Thanks guys!!!

I need a pair of decent sounding IEM's to take with me on trips, walking to class, and taking to the library. I need good isolation, and I hate overwhelming bass in an IEM- mids and treble need to be the strong point. I just can't stand listening to $20 junk IEMs. Thanks in advance

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Quote: Originally Posted by GreatDane You don't state if you want this to be portable or desktop. The iBasso DAC/amp is popular for portable. There are always good deals in the FS forum...like this Meier DAC/amp---> http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/fs...ac-amp-435759/ Thanks...

Not trying to be rude, but anyone?

I get a noticeable amount of distortion, especially in the highs and bass, from my onboard audio, and I'm looking to find a amp/DAC combo to remedy this. I know I need an amp, particularly with the D5000's, because I have to turn the preamp on in iTunes just to get the volume up...which of...

Quote: Originally Posted by jpstereo Just picked up a pair of Nikon 10X50 Action Extreme WP binocs with tripod to begin my journey. From all accounts - long range binocs are a good place to begin star gazing - we'll see where this takes me... Hooray! You can see a surprising...

How does this pair with the Denon 5000's?

How does the Zero DAC pair with the Denon 2000's? I'm very seriously considering that as my first DAC.

I'm going to Emory University in Atlanta. Anyone one else heading there or already there? I'm going to get my D2000's repaired and look into some decent portable DACs and DAC/amps. Thanks everyone for the input! And anymore input into DACs that are good for college life then please let me know

@ tintin47: I'm not sure why no open phones. But it's one of those rules they have. I'll have to see how my roommate feels about them. @ScottieB: I'd say my Grados. I just love the way they sound. I watch movies/shows a lot on my laptop but very very very rarely play games. @myk7000 ...