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Searching for Good Headphones & Headphone Amp

I currently use an Audio Refinement integrated amp coupled with Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Monitors. However, as my PhD-aspirant fiancée (in the middle of her dissertation) more often than not needs total quiet in our small apartment (save for when we share listening sessions!), surprisingly I find myself in need of good headphones under $100 (new only) and an headphone amplifier.

For headphone amps, I’ve read good things about Channel Islands at 6moons, but have never bought anything from CI. I don’t need anything overly ambitious, and I don’t want to spend a disproportionate amount on the amp compared to the price of the ‘phones. However, I do need these sooner rather than later, lest I be too long without listening!
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I have a pair of Grado SR-60 headphones, and I have no complaints. In your price range (which was my price range too) I don't think you can do any better than the entry-level Grado products. I suggest that you check out headfi.org and headwize.com - they are dedicated to all things headphone.

I can't help you much with the amp. I recently purchased an older Rega Ear, but I have only a couple of hours of time on it thus far. Hope this helps.
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