[nm2285]

Thanks for the reply in the CD section. I'll certainly have to consider your suggestion.

As for the whole headphone amp thing, i dont buy into it. I know in some cases it's helpful, but i've always just used my receivers/integrated amps and they've all sounded more than adequate. I did actually a xenos 3ha and i heard no difference between it and the 15 year old kenwood receiver i had been using. however, if i was running directly from a soundcard or mp3 player and have no other amplification, i would definately get one.

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