swimnbird
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I'm using this [TBA] setup for mixing/mastering so I have had one pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770's at 250 Ohms for that reason. I've been using them through the UAD Apollo Twin built in amp (which isn't giving them what they need I sense). I'm here because I want a DAC/AMP for Mixing & Mastering purposes that I don't have to later upgrade-- I want to get it right the first time and forget about it. My first choice would have been the RME ADI-2 because it is tried-and-true industry standard. My budget didn't allow for me to purchase that so instead I got the S.M.S.L. M500 MK3 on the official site at a discounted price (450$). I considered some other options like: the Topping L30 & (Topping D10 or E30) stack, or some AIO's like: the DX3Pro+ or DX7Pro+.
The DX7Pro+ was a bit pricey (699$)
I also heard the SMSL MK500 had a better DAC than the DX7Pro+ (so assumedly better than the DX3Pro+ also)
The Topping L30 & (Topping D10 or E30) had no XLR/TSR outputs and I preferred how the M500 looks.
I have sense been considering the Topping L50 ( 2.8 watts at 32 Ohms ) & SMSL C200 (450$ + whatever cables they don't include) or maybe just the DX5Pro+
However I do have hope as the reviewer here @ 8:00 mins says the M500 has no issue with a 300ohm headphone. Not sure how situational that is though.
I have other pairs of headphones at 32ohms so I wasn't necessarily purchasing the Mk500 MkIII with the Beyerdynamic DT's in mind... initially. However I became curious and started to see how they fair with the amp built into it-- I can not for the life of me understand the specs given on the website here.
The Beyerdynamic DT 770's [Link]:
REQUIRED POWER: 64mw
REQUIRED VOLTAGE: 4.01RMS (V)
REQUIRED CURRENT: 16.0RMS (mA)
HEADPHONE SENSITIVITY: 98 db(1mw)
HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE: 251 Ω (Ohms)
HEADPHONE LOUDNESS: 110dB
My question is this:
1. Can someone explain what "2Wx2(16Ω)" & "1Wx2(32Ω)" even means in relation to this-- it's a different format than even some other amps I have seen the specs of.
2. If these are not compatible, what is a better option for both DAC/AMP within the 0 - 450$ price range.
The DX7Pro+ was a bit pricey (699$)
I also heard the SMSL MK500 had a better DAC than the DX7Pro+ (so assumedly better than the DX3Pro+ also)
The Topping L30 & (Topping D10 or E30) had no XLR/TSR outputs and I preferred how the M500 looks.
I have sense been considering the Topping L50 ( 2.8 watts at 32 Ohms ) & SMSL C200 (450$ + whatever cables they don't include) or maybe just the DX5Pro+
However I do have hope as the reviewer here @ 8:00 mins says the M500 has no issue with a 300ohm headphone. Not sure how situational that is though.
I have other pairs of headphones at 32ohms so I wasn't necessarily purchasing the Mk500 MkIII with the Beyerdynamic DT's in mind... initially. However I became curious and started to see how they fair with the amp built into it-- I can not for the life of me understand the specs given on the website here.
The Beyerdynamic DT 770's [Link]:
REQUIRED POWER: 64mw
REQUIRED VOLTAGE: 4.01RMS (V)
REQUIRED CURRENT: 16.0RMS (mA)
HEADPHONE SENSITIVITY: 98 db(1mw)
HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE: 251 Ω (Ohms)
HEADPHONE LOUDNESS: 110dB
My question is this:
1. Can someone explain what "2Wx2(16Ω)" & "1Wx2(32Ω)" even means in relation to this-- it's a different format than even some other amps I have seen the specs of.
2. If these are not compatible, what is a better option for both DAC/AMP within the 0 - 450$ price range.
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