PapaThrust
100+ Head-Fier
Well on the R6 the sensitivity drop is not necessary as the thing is pretty much dead quiet with all IEMs You just need to DIY / order a plug with parallel resistance only, if the OI issue is bugging you and you're absolutely sure that the IEM FR with 0 ohms connected is the only correct response
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-impeder-less-than-10-ohms-output-from-any-piece-of-gear.21851/
Not just bugging me, Joe.... The Andromedas are a hugely popular iem and everyone know they require less than 2ohm OI to have their target response.
Although I am not an EE,I am dead certain your team could have created a more versatile player (matching with more iems) with no sacrifice in sound - still not sure why such a high oi in a portable player was your design choice when there are many awesome players with OIs at 2 or less.
I am bummed because I waited a long time for R6 and now I choose playing/ soldering with adapters or another player and eh.. or different monitors.
Am trying to understand more about adapters, outboard, and what they might do to the sound.
Sorry - I am in whinny mood cos I really wanted this player to be perfect for my needs
I think the safe bet, for me, for is use it with an outboard amp- talk about a brick huh?