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Schiit Jotunheim with DAC as an alternative to Fiio Alpen 2/A5 combo
The PXC 450 have a bypass switch that completely disables the noise cancellation circuitry and lets you use them as regular headphones without batteries. They actually sound pretty good like that with the A5!- nirslsk
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Schiit Jotunheim with DAC as an alternative to Fiio Alpen 2/A5 combo
Ahh yeah, I didn't consider that it might not work with my phone at all. I just got a response from Schiit about the power draw, indeed the DAC module gets its power from the USB device. Thanks for the advice about headphones, I'll stick with the Alpen/A5 and put that money toward better...- nirslsk
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Schiit Jotunheim with DAC as an alternative to Fiio Alpen 2/A5 combo
Hi there, I'm currently using an Alpen 2/A5 combo with a pair of Sennheisers PXC 450 for two things: HiFi Tidal on my Nexus 6P, and SoundWire also on the 6P to watch TV with. I'm considering getting a Jotunheim with the DAC module for the latter as a permanent fixture in my living room so I...- nirslsk
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