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headphones-amp combination
I bought the Mapletree Ear+ HD to go with Grado RS1i after reading countless threads about the synergy between a tube amp and lively cans.Honestly, it's a perfect combination.The amp lets me dabble in tubes too ... that's another story. 
12ax7 vs 5751
I just started listening to a JAN Phillips 5751. So far it's a nice change from 12ax7 tubes. Very quiet, black background with almost the same gain in my amp. 
Best DAC under 2k US ?
The Calyx is interesting. Gotta try one soon.For me the asynch USB performance connected to a Mac Mini is important 
To DAC or not to DAC
Up-selling at its finest 
Airport Express + Toslink + Bryston BDA-1 = Happy
I've been running several AEs, using toslink, for streaming. It's a great solution for streaming 16/44 audio using iTunes on Mac, PC, wired or wireless.I recently added a Mac Mini, using USB, to my main rig. It's so much better that I haven't real... 
Totem Storm sub vs PSB HD10 ?
I'm very happy with two Storms paired with ForestsOne would be great with your smaller Totems