PDVJAM
100+ Head-Fier
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Guys, I have multidriver CIEM's with impedance 18 Ohm. Do I need amp to drive them with DX50?
Never happen. You'll be trying something else shortly. Though I agree that the JDS pairs really well with the DX50 (I use the C5, which is the newer version of the C421). I just replaced the 1.5.0 firmware for the SU 1.3.3 fw and am loving it. I give you about a week and you'll be posting about a new synergy you love. And that is how it should be.
"Shure SHR840 is a wonderful headphone"
I'm shure it is.
I don't listen in the house. Got a wife and kid and that won't work.
Walking, car, and sometimes the classroom (though my students will whine if I do that).
I don't know if the C5 would be that much of an improvement for you to make it worthwhile. I think they both are pretty good amps.
I really like the DX50, it suits my purposes. I was really happy with the 1.5.0, then got curious about the SU 1.3.3 (hadn't liked earlier version and other custom firmwares) and so far I really like it. FLAC at 312, it just makes the sound clearer, nothing seems boosted or tweaked artificially.
Using my Dunu1000s right now, I sent my Altones back to be checked. They seemed to vary from use to use, so I thought I'd have the factory check them out.
1) FLAC-only + irr OFF + CPU performance default --- more depth towards front/middle and vocals for example more out of headstage.
More airy soundstage/imaging and more dynamics.
2) FLAC-only + irr ON + CPU 312kHz --- closer, more intimate and clearer imaging with little more separation in width.