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1212 -> ??? -> Shure SE530

post #1 of 5
10/21/10 at 8:32pm
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Those questionmarks need to be replaced by something within my budget f €/$ 150,-

 

I know the impedance of my Shures is 36 ohms

The impedance of my 1212m soundcard is ~600 ohms

 

So I definitely am going to need an amp, but I'm on a tight budget. I'd prefer the amp to be under €150. I've been searching for a while, but search engine quit on me so please help me out.

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post #2 of 5
10/22/10 at 10:03am

How about using an external USB DAC? "Used" Foobar series might be a way to go. They provide USB and digital inputs, so you can use Foobar with or without 1212m. For Foobar III MK2 (new one costs $227), there is even analog input.

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post #3 of 5
10/22/10 at 11:31am
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I prefer to use to the studio grade DAC's in the 1212m so I really only need an amp between the 1212m and the 530's. I can't find anything on this foobar III though, but it's well over my budget and features more than I need.

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post #4 of 5
10/22/10 at 2:28pm
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Small bump and some additional information. I need a solidstate amp to not colour the sound, for mixing and mastering. Preferably with balanced TRS imputs. Needs to drive one set of headphones and two monitors. Budget upped to €200. I would also like to keep using the DAC of the 1212m

 

Please, someone throw some links, reviews, brands whatever at me. Don't leave me amp-less here.

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post #5 of 5
10/22/10 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by robochrist View Post

I prefer to use to the studio grade DAC's in the 1212m so I really only need an amp between the 1212m and the 530's. I can't find anything on this foobar III though, but it's well over my budget and features more than I need.


Even though it is not what you want, Foobar III and their other products can be found here, http://www.audiophileproducts.com/firestoneaudio

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