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Audio Research DAC8: any end user feedback???
My cousin owns it. After a couple of hours of warm up, it sounded terrific! detailed, with solid bass and good soundstage. 
Marantz SA8004 is fundamentally musical
and it does have enough power to drive the most demanding headphones such as the HD800's. 
Preamp to compete with Kyocera C-910
Nice to know. We hope all goes well with your 910, its worth keeping. 
headphone amp question
You can take a look at the HA-160 or the 160D (with dac and preamp) both have nice synergy with sennheisers. Maybe you can explain a bit more about your problem. 
So, what DON'T you spend money on?
Cheap cellphoneNo cable TVNo Blu-rayCheap PCOld carNo ps3/wii/psp 
Who is the World's Best 'New' Female Vocalist
Elize Ryd. She was often on tour with Kamelot. 
Elvis is Back Legacy Edition is a must have
Elvis never left, :P 
What headphone amp to use with Sennheiser HD800?
You cant go wrong with the HA-160D!you can also find lots of positive feedback about it when paired to the HD800's. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
My older bro owns a Marantz 2215..oldie but powerful. 
Would I benefit from a headphone amp?
You need to upgrade your source..or get a portable amp. Maybe DIY? 
Amp questions
If you go with Krell, keep in mind that the unit probably will need new capacitors. It also runs hot. 
Who makes the best passive volume control?
What about Burson stepped attenuator? 
worlds best headphones Sennheiser Orpheus ?
HD800's/650 + HA-160DMy dream setup. 
Album which you have listened to most?
"Between The Buttons" by Rolling stones. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
What i've done by Linkin park, it does contain a nice message.