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Hi,
I have an ipod classic 160gb, which is rockboxed. I'm listening to FLACs. My earbuds are the Sennheiser MX980s, and I'm wondering whether I need a portable DAC or not to get the best out of them.
On a lot of MX980 reviews, people suggest that 'to get the best out of them' you MUST use an amp or DAC.
On the other hand, I have read that if you are happy with the volume level that you can get from your ipod without a DAC, you probably don't need to get a DAC. And to be honest, at about -5 to -2, the volume level out of the ipod is fine for me.
With both conflicting pieces of information, I'm not really sure what to do! Should I get a DAC to make the sound better through the MX980s? Or would I not notice a difference? Any thoughts on the matter greatly appreciated. Cheers
I have an ipod classic 160gb, which is rockboxed. I'm listening to FLACs. My earbuds are the Sennheiser MX980s, and I'm wondering whether I need a portable DAC or not to get the best out of them.
On a lot of MX980 reviews, people suggest that 'to get the best out of them' you MUST use an amp or DAC.
On the other hand, I have read that if you are happy with the volume level that you can get from your ipod without a DAC, you probably don't need to get a DAC. And to be honest, at about -5 to -2, the volume level out of the ipod is fine for me.
With both conflicting pieces of information, I'm not really sure what to do! Should I get a DAC to make the sound better through the MX980s? Or would I not notice a difference? Any thoughts on the matter greatly appreciated. Cheers