tired_guru
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especially noise floor is noticeable and less bass bloom more impact
This is what atom does with very low impedance (13ohms here) headphones with great bass possibilities. It simply has enormous control over the drivers thanks to its very low output impedance and lots of power for low impedance HPs without a hint of distortion. It is a must for high perfoming DACs when you use HPs (especially when taking into account the price of atom).
A few days ago I had possibility to check out fostex th-610 (25 ohms, very strong tesla magnets and famous biocellulose drivers know from its epic, organic bass). These HPs when driving by some high impedance output amps thus with poor damping factor, can sound dull, fluffy, muddy, boring. Once you connect them to something like atom this is completely different beast. Amazing impulse response, control of transients, clarity & impact.