Recently I got custom molds from my Shure SE530 from Null Audio and now I definitely find my Tomahawk amplifier excessive in my portable configuration so I'm listening these IEM's directly from the Ipod touch line out with the attenuator. Sound is more consistent and clearer. Is this blasphemy...

Quote: Originally Posted by RedLeader You're using your headphone amp as a microphone pre-amp. Not the most ideal choice, but if it works then have fun with it! Could you please specify the difference between the headphone amp and microphone pre-amp? I am very interested. Also...

I got stunning results by connecting stereo mic to my Practical Devices XM4 portable headphone amp input. I connected my amplifier's headphone out to the DAT. What do you think about this concept? The sound is really good. Basically, XM4 amplifies microphone signal and send it to the recorder.

I got stunning results by connecting stereo mic to my Practical Devices XM4 portable headphone amp input. I connected my amplifier's headphone out to the DAT. What do you think about this concept? The sound is really good. Basically, XM4 amplifies microphone signal and send it to the recorder.

is there a way to get line out from older ipod models (1, 2nd gen)? sinadin./

For several years I am struggling to find ear caps for Sennheiser HD530. Do you know some place on Internet where I can purchase a pair of these? Google couldn't hep me.

Thanks all for replying. I spent some time last night listening various music on Shure E500 with and without X Practical Devices XM4 amp. Definitely, I'm getting clearer sound without it. I guess much better option for my Shure would be amp with the DAC. At the moment I feel that lot of sound...

For several months I'm trying to find if I really need the amplifier for Shure E500 when connected to my iPod's Sendstation dock line out. I would like to know you opinion about this. I tried XM4 by Portable Devices, it works OK but I can't say that I prefer this sound to one that I'm getting...