Best IEM w/o DAC and/or good USB-C DAC/amps?

Yeah the KPH30i are great if you super treble-sensitive. I am not as much so I prefer the KSC75, better technicalities and imaging etc., but the 30i are probably a more fun sound signature for most people.
Interesting about the Guideray though. Most people I talk to say the treble is quite smooth. Although you may have sensitivities in certain areas where they peak, or just treble sensitivity overall.

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If you want a wonderful and laied back sounding you should definitely have a look at all the Jerry Harvey IEMs. Especially the Billie Jeans could be a good match.

You should also have a look at the ifi Audio DACs. These DACs use nice sounding Burr Brown Chips and there tuning is so laied back and smooth that it is just wonderful.

I think a HIP DAC with the Astell&Kern Jerry Harvey Billie Jeans could be perfect.

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