Ed Selley
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Why do you need a DAC? That defeats the whole purpose of owning either XM3 or XM41000XM3 or XM4
Why do you need a DAC? That defeats the whole purpose of owning either XM3 or XM4
Because both my Iphone and Desktop can only output 24bit/48KHz. This is fine when using my Iphone out and about with the XMs. However, my understanding was that when using them on my desktop, with the DAC I could achieve up to 24bit/192KHz and get the full benefit of Amazon HD music, is this incorrect?
You are better off getting wired headphones in that case, all wireless headphones suck in wired mode, I did assess XM3 and they are no different. In fact I own Sennheiser PXC-550 wireless NC ones and they are not good when used wired.Because both my Iphone and Desktop can only output 24bit/48KHz. This is fine when using my Iphone out and about with the XMs. However, my understanding was that when using them on my desktop, with the DAC I could achieve up to 24bit/192KHz and get the full benefit of Amazon HD music, is this incorrect?
The Sony X1000M3 are inferior when used in Wired mode WITHOUT the power on. They are up to normal performance when they are powered on with cable. I have also two pairs of the Sony MDR1series . An original wired model and also the MDR1A with Bluetooth. .In my opinion both of the MDR1s are better, except in a noisy environment than the 1000M3,, but the MDR1A significantly better on cable .. a level of clarity. But the M3s are a little more comfortable because of lightness.You are better off getting wired headphones in that case, all wireless headphones suck in wired mode, I did assess XM3 and they are no different. In fact I own Sennheiser PXC-550 wireless NC ones and they are not good when used wired.
On a different note, you don't need any more than 24/48 if your primary use case is wireless with NC requirement.
Which feature was that? Sounds interesting.Hi @Ed Selley , I joined the site to say thank you. I purchased this dac and really enjoying so far. Your feature on lockdown listening has been a game changer and inspired me to move from an old Sonos to start a journey into hifi. There is a sub woofer from BK on the way too.
Thank you Ed, the team at Avforums @Stuart Wright and the members, I've been a long time lurker and I just wanted to thank you all
Which feature was that? Sounds interesting.
Thanks! Will check it out. Am doing a lot of listening while working from home with my Ifi Zen and Genelec active speakers.Hi @mindforge , I've got the link here, I hope it works for you?
50 Essential albums for lockdown listening
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No worries at all I just got to the end yesterday, there are some amazing albums on there I'd never heard of, I owe Ed for this!! Hope you enjoy and let me know how you get on?Thanks! Will check it out. Am doing a lot of listening while working from home with my Ifi Zen and Genelec active speakers.
Hi there. It should be totally fine. We haven't had any reports of it not working.Seems great. Add a pair of active monitors affordable and you could have a great kit.
Not many dacs work properly on Android with Spotify. The dragonflys have managed to do this well. Do you know if this unit does so also?
Just as a follow up, while I am still enjoying the Ifi, I still cannot find a 4.4mm balanced cable to double XLR so that I can connect it as a fully balanced run to active speakers. I tried this from ebay which was a bit of a gamble but it just produces a loud hum in the subwoofer and horrible distortion in the speakers whereas the RCA to XLR cables are silent. Any ideas?
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