SoNic67
Head-Fier
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I can't stand IEMs/earbuds... Something wrong with my ear channel I guess. I use some Samsung Galaxy Buds for work, if I have a virtual meeting and I am at home, but that's it.
My SB ZxR has as headphone amplifier the TPA6120A2 that is used in many high end amps. Single ended indeed (some like Schiit Magnius are double ended), but I feel that's enough power for my ears. Also the ZxR DAC for front channels is PCM 1794 - to me one of the best sounding DACs that are not multibit - followed by the well-known quality LM49710 OpAms.
I have replaced the socketed NJM2114D with LM4562NA, other great OpAms IMO.
This is my picture:
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/soundblaster-zxr-review,9.html
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/soundblaster-zxr-review,10.html
LE: I think I will put a heat spreader on the headphone amp, just for safety. Now that I have those 16 ohm cans it's different from my AKG K701 62 ohms.
My SB ZxR has as headphone amplifier the TPA6120A2 that is used in many high end amps. Single ended indeed (some like Schiit Magnius are double ended), but I feel that's enough power for my ears. Also the ZxR DAC for front channels is PCM 1794 - to me one of the best sounding DACs that are not multibit - followed by the well-known quality LM49710 OpAms.
I have replaced the socketed NJM2114D with LM4562NA, other great OpAms IMO.
This is my picture:
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/soundblaster-zxr-review,9.html
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/soundblaster-zxr-review,10.html
LE: I think I will put a heat spreader on the headphone amp, just for safety. Now that I have those 16 ohm cans it's different from my AKG K701 62 ohms.
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