jmcejuela
New Head-Fier
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I recently got a Shure SE535 (Special Edition) when I was in Hong Kong. It's my first truly high-end audio device. Before I had a Sennheiser HD 595.
The problem that I have with these earphones is that I can hear a very noticeable and annoying hiss when I connect them directly to an iPod nano 3rd generation or to a macbook pro from 2010. After reading in the forums, I believe it's due to a very high sensitivity of the phones (119 db SPL) and a low impedance. The problem therefore lies in the source. Indeed, when I use a decent Desktop DAC I hear no hiss at all.
In order to fix things with my portable setup I'm considering the following:
* Get an iPod classic 6th generation
* Get a decent portable DAC like a FiiO E07K or the E17.
As much as I understand, getting a good amplifier won't do much good with a high sensitivity IEM.
I have then some questions:
1) Somebody owing a very high sensitivity IEM can share his/her experience with an iPod cl. 6th, how is the hiss?
2) E07K vs E17: is it worth to pay more for the E17? --> What's the real difference?
3) Perhaps do you have another recommendation for a good and affordable DAC?
4) Should I actually consider an amp?
Thanks!
The problem that I have with these earphones is that I can hear a very noticeable and annoying hiss when I connect them directly to an iPod nano 3rd generation or to a macbook pro from 2010. After reading in the forums, I believe it's due to a very high sensitivity of the phones (119 db SPL) and a low impedance. The problem therefore lies in the source. Indeed, when I use a decent Desktop DAC I hear no hiss at all.
In order to fix things with my portable setup I'm considering the following:
* Get an iPod classic 6th generation
* Get a decent portable DAC like a FiiO E07K or the E17.
As much as I understand, getting a good amplifier won't do much good with a high sensitivity IEM.
I have then some questions:
1) Somebody owing a very high sensitivity IEM can share his/her experience with an iPod cl. 6th, how is the hiss?
2) E07K vs E17: is it worth to pay more for the E17? --> What's the real difference?
3) Perhaps do you have another recommendation for a good and affordable DAC?
4) Should I actually consider an amp?
Thanks!