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Basic questions for newbie

I mainly stream Qobuz into pi2aes/Roon to a Schitt Dac/vtl integrated amp. But I listen late at night after wife has gone to bed, keeps her awake. Vtl has a headphone out but is about 10’ from where I sit (Long cable, heavy?). 

I have no experience in headphones. What are options I should pay attention to? Do I just plug headphone in amp? Or run from my surface or iPhone ?  Or ???
Thx
chuckccs
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chuckccs OP
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Speakers - Sonus Faber Electa Amator II

I have never quite understood the language for describing reproduced music but here is my best shot: I listen to a lot of female vocalists, some jazz, a lot of music that is spare, with some space to absorb the feeling. Last night I listened to Cat Stevens 50th of Tea for Tillerman and loved his 70 yr old voice. So toward the warm side, I guess, but where instruments are not all mushed together.
Not sure if that’s any help. Thx...
soix
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What’s your budget?  Also, I don’t know if there are issues associated with long headphone cable runs so might want to look into that before taking the plunge. 
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lalitk
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If you own a iPhone why not get AirPods Pro? Download the Qobuz app on your iPhone and you are in business. 
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arafiq
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If you like the Sonus Faber sound, consider headphones by ZMF. But they do require a good amp to drive them to full potential.
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