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Is dac variable output worse than fixed?
Got new headphones that need more power than my current setup. Was told to get a higher end schiit. The only issue is the l/r output from my dac is variable, and someone suggested that would be bad. The dac cost like 250 so i dont want to trash it if it's not going to actually negatively affect the audio. Could someone illuminate me on whether or not that will be the case if i run an ipod through a certified dac to a schiit via the l/r?
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The DAC is the Nuforce Icon Ido. It said its amp could power power hungry headphones so I assumed it'd be enough. The site with the manual is https://www.manualslib.com/manual/828675/Nuforce-Icon-Ido.html?page=6#manual Page 6 is the connection info; 7 is the technical info. The headphones that feel a little under powered are the hifi he500. For my other headphones, lossless audio through the IDO was quite enough. The recommended step was for me to get the asgard2 for my budget, and output the ido via l/r to asgard. However, I found out the ido is variable output, and was told that couldn't work and to find another dac entirely along with the amp. Just trying to weigh my options. Thanks!! |
http://schiit.com/public/upload/general/imagecache_thumbnail_product_hd/Magni2-rr-1920.jpg Last question. Since you recommended it, what would I set the back settings to on the magni 2 for the he500? There are 2 switches and im assuming the I and O are off and on, but do I choose high or lo? |