which will give better sound quality.

i am really enjoying my k550. sounds just like my mcintosh stereo system. i used to have sennheiser hd800. the hd800 had a wider soundstage and a bit smoother treble, but i prefer the overall experience of the k550. now i am an akg convert.

any recommendations.

the akg k550 are awesome cans. i always preferred open cans. this is my first closed can that i consider to be on par with the seen hd650. really like it.

this amp is beautiful. will it drive the sennheiser hd800 very well?

buying one these to use with the senn hd800. i like the smooth lush sound signature. which is better.

i am using dacmagic with the v8 and it is better than the internal dac of the v8.

the dac in the v8p is average. it is good sounding. i recently upgraded to a dacmagic and there is a difference. not night and day though. the bass and instrument separation is better.

need some advice.

i got the xcan v8 2 weeks ago and i am extremely happy. very warm, open, detailed and laid back sound. it is not harsh at all. i am using it with cambridge dacmagic and sennheiser hd800 and apple lossless files. i am thinking of exchanging it for the x-can v8p.

the benchmark is analytical sounding, but not exciting. it doesnot get you involved deeply in the music. it is more an accurate tool for audio analysis.

i am currently using hd800 with cambridge dacmagic amd musical fidelity x-can v8. my source is apple lossless from macbook pro. i am very happy with this setup. very neutral, open and warm sounding. the x-can v8 is a little laid back. if you prefer more forward sounding amp, then its not for you.

i got mine 2 days ago. i like it very much. very smooth sounding. i also get the little noise when i tap on the unit. i am thinking of getting the cambridge dacmagic to use as a dac.

where can i purchase one in the USA.

i am ready to spend