EagleWings
Headphoneus Supremus
I’m all for desktop amps but you use them with an impedance adapter right? The waterfall hiss is unbearable on both my Burson and my GSX mini when used with IEMs
Not all desktop amps have high OI. So I don't use mine with an impedance adapter. As for the hiss, yes, that definitely may be a problem with some of the IEMs that are super sensitive. There are some amps like the THX789 which are more silent with IEMs than some DAPs. Headamp's desktop amps are known to be quite powerful and may not work for IEMs. Even their Gilmore Lite Mk2 is too powerful for IEMs in terms of hiss and lack of headroom to adjust volume.
We all go through great trouble in finding a synergistic DAP for an IEM we love. No reason why one shouldn't invest in a suitable desktop amp, when most of the listening is done at the desk.
I'm all for desktop amps...with desktop headphones. Honestly don't get the point of being tethered to a desk with IEMs, never mind the power differential and overkill when it comes to driving IEMs with megawatt desktop amps.
Hot climate and weak neck are a couple of reasons. I have managed to strengthen my neck enough to bear the weight of the HD800 for fairly prolonged periods these days. I remember when I first bought it, I couldn't wear em for more than 30mins due to a weak neck from a car accident. And now that I live in India, where centralised air conditioning is not common in houses, it gets really warm for full-size headphones during summers.
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