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Are the source feeding the TV and the TV itself all set to basic 2-channel PCM audio (no Dolby or DTS enabled)? Maybe try a different optical cable?

Could it be the source or the optical cable are defective? Try replacing optical cable.

It would be nice to know what digital outputs the portable music player has, so as to be able to recommend a portable DAC/AMP? Budget?

What is the make and model of the portable music player?

The Denon AVR S760h A/V receiver does not come with any Pre-outs, for connecting self-power (studio monitors) speakers. Any chance you could list the country your in?

Why not just run an optical (or coaxial) cable from the PC, to the Marantz?

So your iPad Pro has a USB-C port, which your going to use for the DAC? Do you have a budget? How about the ($250) Topping DX5 DAC/amp? https://drop.com/buy/topping-dx5-dac-amp?defaultSelectionIds=984613

Why HDMI?

Might be a ground loop, put the Topping DX3 Pro and Edifier s350db speakers on separate surge protectors.

Drop (Massdrop) HE5XX planar headphones, I like their sound. And they come in way under budget.

Several used 600-Ohm AKG K240 for sale on eBay.

If you plug a 600-Ohm headphone into a headphone amplifier jack, that only has a 1-Ohm output impedance, there is no negative effect. If you plug a 600-Ohm headphone into a headphone jack with a 60-Ohm output impedance, it should sound the same as a headphone jack with 1-Ohm output impedance (in...

Try installing the free program Foobar2000, with WASAPI installed, try playing a FLAC music audio file. Also Foobar2000 has a Graphics Equalizer add-on.

I'm stupid, what is a 1/4" RCA? I know what an RCA is and what a 1/4" plug (or jack) is. But have no idea what a 1/4" RCA is?

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