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Astell&Kern XB10 Bluetooth DAC/Amp

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Santhu

Apr 6, 2018

Can it drive a 300 ohm headphone?
P.S. I am planning to buy Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones(300 Ohm)

Apr 6, 2018

Rubik

Apr 9, 2018

SanthuI have both, but the 6XXs are at home. Will try when I get home from work.
EDIT Yes, it does drive the 6XX.

Apr 9, 2018

Santhu

Apr 9, 2018

RubikThanks for the reply @Rubik . I am actually confused between XB10 and Creative SoundBlaster E5.
I understand XB10 is compact and E5 is heavy, but i don't want to compromise with the sound quality. Can you please advise
What is the other Amp you use for HD 6XX?

Apr 9, 2018

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Sloblo

409

Apr 11, 2018

SanthuI cannot really speak for their bluetooth options, but historically Creative has put some enhancements to their sound output on their cards while AK tends to have a more analytical reproduction.
I would probably lean towards this AK offering (and I am) due to my sound preferences, though for gaming I think the soundblasters do have some "magic" sauce.

Apr 11, 2018

Santhu

Apr 11, 2018

Sloblo @Sloblo Thanks for your response. I already have Creative Sound Blaster X7 Limited edition connected to my XBOX and Speakers. I am looking for an amplifier(prefer portable) for my Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones(300 Ohm) which will be delivered after 30th Aug(current drop). All i am confused is whether AK XB10 can drive HD XX to its potential. Please advise.

Apr 11, 2018

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