codeanders
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I’ve been looking at the DCA Aeon 2 Noire for a while now (I need a new closed-back, love how portable it is with the folding design, the ear shape and comfort seem great, I don’t love a huge amount of punch/slam, love detail), but I have some concerns about powering them.
At my desk, it shouldn’t be a problem, I have a JDS Element II that I believe is rated up to 1.3 W.
But for on the go, I have an A&K SR25 that I'm thinking of replacing with a Fiio M11 Plus (or something similar), and I’m not sure if its 3.5mm unbalanced port will have enough power. I’ve heard that balanced cables might help with the power problem, but I’m not sure if the Noires come with a 2.5mm balanced cable or if there are compatible cables available for a reasonable price. I don't listen to music very loudly, so I don't need to crank it up, but I don't want to lose sound quality because I'm underpowering them.
Does anyone have any advice on this? On whether the SR25 or M11 Plus would be able to run the Noires on the unbalanced cable or whether I’d need to also buy a compatible 2.5mm balanced cable?
At my desk, it shouldn’t be a problem, I have a JDS Element II that I believe is rated up to 1.3 W.
But for on the go, I have an A&K SR25 that I'm thinking of replacing with a Fiio M11 Plus (or something similar), and I’m not sure if its 3.5mm unbalanced port will have enough power. I’ve heard that balanced cables might help with the power problem, but I’m not sure if the Noires come with a 2.5mm balanced cable or if there are compatible cables available for a reasonable price. I don't listen to music very loudly, so I don't need to crank it up, but I don't want to lose sound quality because I'm underpowering them.
Does anyone have any advice on this? On whether the SR25 or M11 Plus would be able to run the Noires on the unbalanced cable or whether I’d need to also buy a compatible 2.5mm balanced cable?