Have you tried that?
It is much more realistic and long-lasting if you take something away from the E3 from 90khz onwards
Bass/Low end becomes more compact, tighter,punchier and cleaner
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Dan Clark Audio E3 Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions
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Have you tried that?
It is much more realistic and long-lasting if you take something away from the E3 from 90khz onwards
Bass/Low end becomes more compact, tighter,punchier and cleaner
NOMAX
This is what has been keeping me from getting the Mojo 2 as well.
I don't have the E3 but I do have the Aeon 2 Noire and use it with a RME ADI-2 DAC FS on my desktop. Really happy with it and plenty of headroom for me as well (never really get above -50 db with PEQ). RME also feeds audio from my computer to my speakers (my desktop speaker amp doesn't have USB input). Great all in one unit.
On an unrelated note, does anyone know if the paint on the E3 is like the Noire where it seems like it is just painted on? Paint on my Noire has been disappearing/rubbing off over the years and it is starting to bother me since I have only used them for desktop use at home, I always kept them on a stand, and they have never left my home. Besides pads deforming, this has been my only other issue with the Noire. Sure, it doesn't affect sound (love how they sound with some EQ and tuning pads), but things like this do tend to bother me, especially since the cheaper bluetooth ANC headphones that I use for commuting on a daily basis manage to retain their paint and remain relatively scratch free. All the positive impressions on the E3 has definitely gotten me interested and are starting to give me upgradeitis. Only time can tell how the E3 will hold up I guess, unless there is a difference in the manufacturing process (sorry if this has been discussed).
Frabera
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Anyone could share his experience with a DAP other than the M17 ?
It will be very useful for DAP’s user…
It will be very useful for DAP’s user…
Luckyleo
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Having the same "paint is coming off" situation with the Aeon 2 Open. I as well have never taken them out of the house and treat them very protectively. Oh well...
liujun050612
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Only transportable DAP will do. Most cannot fit into the pocket.
Here is the list of DAP from Headfonics: Cayin N8ii, Ibasso DX320max, FiiO M17, HiBy RS8.
https://headfonics.com/dan-clark-audio-e3-review/2/
the Ibasso 320max probably works better. But I am curious to see if regular DX320 with amp12 module will drive E3 well, and how it compares to chord mojo 2. AK kann series does not work well with E3 even the ultra.
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Frabera
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Chord Mojo 2 do not have much power, many DAPs which can fit into the pocket have as much or even more power than the Mojo...
Frabera
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The Mojo do not even a balanced output.
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Which of these many DAPs are these?
Acidicfriend
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27 ohms on this headphone and yet I'm here cranking up my amp more than I did with my HD800s on the ApolloX8
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Frabera
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Mojo 2 has 600 mW for 30 Ohms, which makes even less for 32 Ohms, around 590 mW for 32 Ohms all brands like Shanling (M6 - M7 - M8 - M9 - M9+) etc...
liujun050612
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The balanced output and voltage is not super important if the amp can provide consistent high current that most planar headphone demands. Yes, the chord Mojo 2 or hugo 2 does not have balanced outputs and mojo 2 don't have huge wattage compare to other dacs. But they are more than enough drive the E3 due to consistent high current output. Therefore, you won't hear bass distort when cranking up the volume. However, some DAPs even have higher waltage than mojo 2 will sound bad on E3. For example AK kann ultra has 16V max output voltage and the bass will distort over 80db. Most DAPs can't provide consistent huge current due to battery powered, limited current output.
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Frabera
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That's why it so important to share experience with DAP's
Lohb
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There are balanced-out add-on modules for Mojo2 and Hugo2 that I assume will at least double voltage output..on the mWatts profile I'm not sure if/how its altered. Soundstage seems to widen vs SE-out on balanced-out.
H2 with E3 - too hard/bright for my taste.
liujun050612
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@marcusd I am curious to see if regular Ibasso DX320 with amp12 module will drive E3 well, and how it compares to chord mojo 2, or do you have to have DX320max to drive E3 properly.
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jarnopp
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M8 is 240mW into 32ohms single ended max and 840mW balanced. No listing for voltage. Mojo2 is 4.2V RMS and 600 mW into 30 ohms.
