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DX3 pro + HD6XX’s not enough power
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Sure that would work, but a used Magni Heresy will deliver all the power you want on them sometimes $80 on ebay or Mercari. It's transparent too and sometimes they come with cables or free shipping.
solderdude
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If Amir is correct then the Monoprice 887 has less power (SE) in 300ohm than the DX3pro+
Monoprice = 150mW, DX3Pro+ = 257mW.
Of course when you have a balanced cable for the HD6XX you can get 600mW out of the 887.
100mW should be enough for HD6XX (= 120dB peak SPL)
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solderdude
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Ahhh so the + in the title was not for the DX3pro but was more like an '&' ...
DX3Pro = 123mW so 0.8dB less loud than 887 (in SE mode)
I guess the OP needs more gain rather than more power, unless he listens to peaks beyond 120dB (100dB average is very loud).
DX3Pro = 123mW so 0.8dB less loud than 887 (in SE mode)
I guess the OP needs more gain rather than more power, unless he listens to peaks beyond 120dB (100dB average is very loud).
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I suppose with Amir’s recommended eq settings with -8.5 dB on preamp gain some may want more power-not me though!
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You may be correct. I’ve tried streaming Bluetooth and USB PC and neither are as loud/dramatic as my Marantz SR5014. The marantz may have some EQ but I use it in pure direct so I’m at a loss. The DX3pro is WAY cleaner than the Marantz via USB and hi res files.
