The AKG K240 M's are the most comfortable phones I have ever owned. They are over-ear and dont press on the ear's pinna.
I also have a set of AKG K141 Monitors - nice sounding but not all that comfortable. And then also I have a set of Sennheiser HD25-13's - too much pressure on the ears but sound is also top notch.
Yes - I use the Proton to drive the phones - works for me totally.
I previously had a set of top JVC phones imported from Japan, a set of Numark crap, a set of Calrad crappies & big lousy Phillips phones.
Thanks - the ol SP-10 mkII is what it is all about. Transcription quality playback.