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still though I'm curious how does the c421 AP8260 sound with DT 880s, is it strong enough to power a 250 Ohm can,
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I will give it another listen when I get it back and post a fresh impression.
Today I received my C421 back with the ferrite changes and the black end plates installed. One weeks time there and back
Way to go John - big thanks.
So I hooked up my DT880 600Ohm and pressed play - no sound - getting nervous... DOH! power switch needs to be in the ON position
I was in such a hurry forgot to power it up! To be fair I had it plugged in and the light was illuminated. And yes I took my phones off my head turned down the volume before I turned it on - no ears harmed in this exercise.
How did they sound - GREAT. Ok that is a little bit of an overzealous
generalization, but I really missed my amp.
I initially listened on the low setting and was getting more that enough "loudness" around 3/4 volume without bass boost. I then turned up to the high gain setting and I felt it drove them better and to very loud levels. I did not use the bass boost in either position as it made them sound a bit boomy. I almost always use it with my IEMs though.
So I am happy to report you should have more than enough umph to drive the 250Ohm version - I would suggest trying the low level first.
FYI I used Disturbed - Stupify.flac with my iMod 5.5 Rockboxed / T1 RWA Isabellina HPA to compare against - it was a very fun and ear exciting experience.
The C421 is one heck of an amp - great value, great sound - period.