What headphone and amplifier for classical enthusiast


I’m thinking of headphones as an alternative to the stereo system I love because of complaints about the “constant noise” coming from my listening room. I know nothing about high end headphones or even how I’m going to connect to a CD or streaming source. My preamp doesn’t allow for headphones so I’ll need one, preferably tubed. And the cost of the cans should be in the neighborhood of $1000-$1500.
I understand headphones have unique characteristics. I listen mainly to classical music.
rvpiano

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Since I was forced to move to headphone listening, I have tried numerous headphones and amps none of which I enjoyed all that much with classical music until I found:

SparkoS Labs Gemini with vintage 12BH7 tube (mine is a Tung Sol 12BH7A black plate)

Grado Hemp with white stitching on headband (the so-called revised version) and the Grado brand G-Cushions and ddHiFi 1/4 inch adapter