[Trogdor]

Is this possible? I just realized that the Apogee does have line level control. I know some people use the DAC1 straight to the AKG K1000's, would same principle apply to the MiniDAC as well?

 

[jpelg]

While the Benchmark DAC1's headphone jack is capable of driving the K1000's to loud levels, the Apogee Mini-DAC's is not. The Apogee would make a good, smooth redbook source for the AKG's, using an amp though (I've owned both, btw).

Btw, the Apogee's headphone-out does a great job driving the Qualia 010's. Great combo, imo.

 

[Trogdor]

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Originally Posted by jpelg While the Benchmark DAC1's headphone jack is capable of driving the K1000's to loud levels, the Apogee Mini-DAC's is not. The Apogee would make a good, smooth redbook source for the AKG's, using an amp though (I've owned both, btw). Btw, the Apogee's headphone-out does a great job driving the Qualia 010's. Great combo, imo.

Have both, used both (Q and Apogee). Looking for something for my K1K's. Ahh, thanks, I wasn't sure if the line level outputs could really drive the K1K.

 

[Don Quichotte]

I never used them, but there are a couple of trimmers inside the Mini-Dac allowing a certain increase (or decrease, if you need) of the XLR outputs signal.