[JamminVMI]

Guys

Will this crap actually work and no hurt my headphones?

I'm trying to go from DAC to Loki to headphone
Just for trial at first, if it works good and is transparent I'll get a better cable made.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7C1MSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_5.2bGbEES96R4

help me out here, people... won’t he need an amp after Loki?

 

[InstantSilence]

help me out here, people... won’t he need an amp after Loki?

I'm hoping not (I got one of course) just want to see if loki can be used with an integrated dac/amp.
It sure would be sweet.

And even sweeter if it's transparent
And a whole bunch of sweet if the Loki 2 supports everything

 

[jnak00]

Loki should go between DAC and amp. If it's an all-in-one unit, you probably shouldn't use Loki. It's not designed to take amplified signals

 

[InstantSilence]

Loki should go between DAC and amp. If it's an all-in-one unit, you probably shouldn't use Loki. It's not designed to take amplified signals

But isn't a dac that sends signal at max volume an amplified signal on its own?

 

[ThanatosVI]

You should still use an amp, even if it is just a small magni.

The Loki is no amplifier and has a 75 Ohm output impedance. It's supposed to send high voltage low current line level signals.

Anyways the impedance mismatch alone will make everything sound bad to begin eith, especially on dynamic drivers

 

[InstantSilence]

You should still use an amp, even if it is just a small magni.

The Loki is no amplifier and has a 75 Ohm output impedance. It's supposed to send high voltage low current line level signals.

Anyways the impedance mismatch alone will make everything sound bad to begin eith, especially on dynamic drivers

OK fair enough. Thanks

 

[InstantSilence]

What are some *bang for the buck * decent cables (I guess I need 4rca) to connect loki in my system. Looking for affordable but quality if there is such a thing. I don't mind hunting for used.

 

[ThanatosVI]

What are some *bang for the buck * decent cables (I guess I need 4rca) to connect loki in my system. Looking for affordable but quality if there is such a thing. I don't mind hunting for used.

Amazon basics is actually quite good.

 

[InstantSilence]

Amazon basics is actually quite good.

Whats a few notches above those?

 

[ThanatosVI]

Whats a few notches above those?

I used Oehlbach cables for the first few years (40€ per cable), can't say if they were better or just different.
After that I made directly the jump to Norne Silvergarde S4 interconnects, whixh are tons of notches above.

 

[Zachik]

Whats a few notches above those?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFNSFZT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[JamminVMI]

But isn't a dac that sends signal at max volume an amplified signal on its own?

No. It’s line level out. (I think). But it is transparent (until you turn the knobs, of course). You’ll love it, but it goes between DAC and amp. DACs just convert to analog. They don’t amplify.

 

[spencefunk]

I really wish they could make a balanced Loki, I would buy that in a heartbeat.

 

[InstantSilence]

I really wish they could make a balanced Loki, I would buy that in a heartbeat.

Im just hoping a new one comes out this year

 

[InstantSilence]

Just got a loki and love it!
I just wish I could use it with an integrated dac/amp.... I wish I could rca into loki and back into the dac amp lol!