t0dy
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Hello everyone, been a while since I posted anything
I have been using the Shure SE530s for some time now, and I find them far more useful than the bulkier headphones I own, the DT770 and MS-1. Also, I have to admit I like the sound coming from the SE530s very much coming straight from the iPod 5.5Gs HP jack.
I've always been curious about amping the SE530s. From what I've heard these IEMs do benefit from better sources and amping, but the few times I tried amping them with the mini^3 it was hard finding the right volume because they're so sensitive.
Also, "The Tomahawk" is supposed to have been built primarily for IEMs and that Ray Samuels used the E500 (SE530) when fine-tuning it. Could you guys help me out on what sonic benefits/changes I would get from comparing the 5.5G HP jack vs a LOD-cable to "The Tomahawk"?
Also, I would like you to correct me if I'm wrong; very low impedance IEMs (and headphones?) require a beefier current do perform their best, which some sources may not be able to deliver. Does this apply to the very sensitive SE530s as well? And does this apply to the iPod 5.5G HP jack?
Thanks for helping me out, you guys are the best!
PS. Would it be worth the ~$330 getting this amp?
I have been using the Shure SE530s for some time now, and I find them far more useful than the bulkier headphones I own, the DT770 and MS-1. Also, I have to admit I like the sound coming from the SE530s very much coming straight from the iPod 5.5Gs HP jack.
I've always been curious about amping the SE530s. From what I've heard these IEMs do benefit from better sources and amping, but the few times I tried amping them with the mini^3 it was hard finding the right volume because they're so sensitive.
Also, "The Tomahawk" is supposed to have been built primarily for IEMs and that Ray Samuels used the E500 (SE530) when fine-tuning it. Could you guys help me out on what sonic benefits/changes I would get from comparing the 5.5G HP jack vs a LOD-cable to "The Tomahawk"?
Also, I would like you to correct me if I'm wrong; very low impedance IEMs (and headphones?) require a beefier current do perform their best, which some sources may not be able to deliver. Does this apply to the very sensitive SE530s as well? And does this apply to the iPod 5.5G HP jack?
Thanks for helping me out, you guys are the best!
PS. Would it be worth the ~$330 getting this amp?