[pperconel]

Hi all,
someone has compared these amps will :
Pico Slim
Vorzuge
 

Which produces the sound airy, spacious with headphones and headsets drive correctly as the HD600?
Thanks.

 

[Longnotes]

Can anyone tell me if the C5D is powerful enough to drive full sized headphones?
I'm thinking of getting this and a k612 but the C5D is not powerful enough according to this site: http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/jds-labs/c5d

 

[Yobster69]

Can anyone tell me if the C5D is powerful enough to drive full sized headphones
I'm thinking of getting this and a k612 but the C5D is not powerful enough according to this site: http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/jds-labs/c5d

Well I cannot comment on the K612's, but this guide also says it does not have enough power for the Fostex TH-X00's and I do have these, and it has more than enough to power them. On low gain I only need to increase it a few db more than my Velvets to get the volume I need. I'm not sure this guide is all that correct.
You might be best to wait until somebody else chimes in though.

 

[RojasTKD]

  Can anyone tell me if the C5D is powerful enough to drive full sized headphones?
I'm thinking of getting this and a k612 but the C5D is not powerful enough according to this site: http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/jds-labs/c5d

 
 

Well I cannot comment on the K612's, but this guide also says it does not have enough power for the Fostex TH-X00's and I do have these, and it has more than enough to power them. On low gain I only need to increase it a few db more than my Velvets to get the volume I need. I'm not sure this guide is all that correct.
You might be best to wait until somebody else chimes in though.

 
I've used it to drive my AKG K712 with no issues. I've even driven my HiFiMan HE-500s it can drive then pretty well. The 500 will distort if I try to push the volume up a little too much and I can get a reasonable listening level without issue. I would think it's adequate enough for the K612.

 

[kreesHF]

Hi, anybody's got a clue whether OTG cables exist with this smart magnetic tip that goes off without breaking both source and amp/dac if you're clumsy enough to get your fingers/feets in the mesh of dangling cables? It didn't happen to me (errr, well, not yet) but I'd be more comfy if that existed really... a goole search on "magnetic micro usb cable" will give you the idea... cheerios.

 

[Raketen]

Anyone have thoughts for a DAP that is similar to C5D? So far have suggestion of Cayin N5.

 

[Dexter22]

  Anyone have thoughts for a DAP that is similar to C5D? So far have suggestion of Cayin N5.

I m using a FiiO E12 sourced from a Xduoo X3, to a K551 and K702. I feel the E12 not the right match for K702. I have a plan to ditch my Hifimediy 9018 (asynchronous 384khz version) DAC and the E12. If I get a C5D will it be better sounding option for K702 than both these cases:
Xduoo -> E12 and Hifimediy -> E12?. I am planning to retain the Xduoo as its my cheapest way for quality on the go music, which I do not have to take extra care for being used-rough!

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

  Can anyone tell me if the C5D is powerful enough to drive full sized headphones?
I'm thinking of getting this and a k612 but the C5D is not powerful enough according to this site: http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/jds-labs/c5d

   
 
 
I've used it to drive my AKG K712 with no issues. I've even driven my HiFiMan HE-500s it can drive then pretty well. The 500 will distort if I try to push the volume up a little too much and I can get a reasonable listening level without issue. I would think it's adequate enough for the K612.

Definitely. I don't know why that site says that but the C5D outputs more power than the O2 (mine has 3x gain). I have the K612, the O2 and borrowed the C5D for some time. While having higher impedance the K612 actually requires less power than the K7** series and perhaps one of the most easily driven cans I've had. In fact I have never met an external amp that cannot drive the K612 to adequate volume. Even my Little Dot I+, which is made specifically for low-imp cans, can drive the K612 to full volume at around 1 - 2 o' clock.
 
So no worries.

 

[doniethegreat]

Waiting for my C5 amplifier to pair with my NWZ A25 and sennheiser CX215. I hope they are compatible.

 

[Raketen]

  Waiting for my C5 amplifier to pair with my NWZ A5 and sennheiser CX215. I hope they are compatible.

A15 you mean?  Use C5D with my A17 line or headphone out pretty regularly with a wide range of inears, seems to keep the Sony sound intact.

 

[doniethegreat]

  A15 you mean?  Use C5D with my A17 line or headphone out pretty regularly with a wide range of inears, seems to keep the Sony sound intact.

 
A25 I mean. Does it give significant improvement to your A15's sound? Also C5D includes DAC, in order to bypass SOn's DAC, you need some sort of cable like WMC-NH10 usb conversion cable. 

 

[Raketen]

   
A25 I mean. Does it give significant improvement to your A15's sound? Also C5D includes DAC, in order to bypass SOn's DAC, you need some sort of cable like WMC-NH10 usb conversion cable. 

Yes it has a DAC but it also has analog input for using as just an amp.
No, I wouldnt' say it improves the sound exactly, but I think it is fairly transparent (as an amp only, obv), and as the A10 series has low output and slightly high impedance a number of headphones seemingly perform better with it than without.

 

[Immiscible]

Hi, I have a pair of PSB M4U1 running off an iPhone 5 most of the time, and I just feel like they have to be pushed quite loud before the music stops feeling so flat, and then only a little louder and it will start distorting a little. I'm no audiophile so I'm not sure how to describe it better. I was hoping to get a portable amp to hopefully open up the sound at lower volumes...
 
At the moment I'm contemplating the JDS C5/CD5 (not sure which out of those two) or their little CMYOBB, if just a little more power is all the M4U1 need. I prefer a more neutral sound (not too bassy) but with with dynamic instrument separation, I guess.
 
I'm also contemplating:
http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/shift.html or
http://www.headphonia.com/Arrow-6NX/6TX/Headstage-Arrow-6NX::10144.html?XTCsid=bac630d1250348ac5c1eb643fbfdf36c or
https://www.oppodigital.com/headphone-amplifier-ha-2/
 
Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated.

 

[Yobster69]

Hi, I have a pair of PSB M4U1 running off an iPhone 5 most of the time, and I just feel like they have to be pushed quite loud before the music stops feeling so flat, and then only a little louder and it will start distorting a little. I'm no audiophile so I'm not sure how to describe it better. I was hoping to get a portable amp to hopefully open up the sound at lower volumes...

At the moment I'm contemplating the JDS C5/CD5 (not sure which out of those two) or their little CMYOBB, if just a little more power is all the M4U1 need. I prefer a more neutral sound (not too bassy) but with with dynamic instrument separation, I guess.

I'm also contemplating:
http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/shift.html or
http://www.headphonia.com/Arrow-6NX/6TX/Headstage-Arrow-6NX::10144.html?XTCsid=bac630d1250348ac5c1eb643fbfdf36c or
https://www.oppodigital.com/headphone-amplifier-ha-2/

Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated.

Personally I'd go with the oppo ha2. It's form factor will fit nicely with the 5. The little Kero Nomad lightning cable is rock solid with it so you get the benefit of the DAC as well as amplification. And the Oppo has plenty of power and clarity to run the M4U1's nicely. Just my 2 cents.
The C5 would mean double amping. And the C5D means you have to use the CCK cable which is a pain in the ar*e, I know as that's what I was doing previously.
I don't have any experience with the headstage or peachtree, so you may wish for others to chime in first.
Good luck, but if you go for the Oppo I'm 99.99% sure you will be happy as Larry

 

[theintrospect]

Can I ask how's the synergy between the C5D and the Shure 846s? 
I use the 846 through my iPhone 6+. What changes in sound should I expect when going with the C5D. In particular
 
1. Does it improve the bass response ?
2. Any noticeable hiss/background noise compared to the iPhone 6+ ?
3. Any EMI with the iPhone?
(All of these questions are specific to the 846).
 
I really am glad we have such a great place to get feedback and share our experiences.
 
Thanks !