What would be a good portable Dac/Amp to use with my HD6xx and Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone?
I am new to this hobby. I purchased a HD6XX and plan to use it with my Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone, that has a 3.5mm jack. I was wondering if I needed a portable dac/amp or just a portable amp and if so what would one recommend? Any assistance one could provide, would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Haz
Mar 7, 2024
Headphone cable makers are the biggest scam artists in the industry. Making your own cables is very simple to learn and do. The first couple will make you frustrated, but like anything, it is an investment and your efficiency will improve with time.
Here is a 6 ft Sennheiser HD6XX series cable I made, Moon Audio Black Dragon cable, Furutech connectors, Eidolic rhodium-plated 6.3mm plug. Cost for the materials was $130. Station, solder, heat shrink, and heat gun will run you around $100 total.
Best sites for parts: https://www.moon-audio.com/ http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/ http://www.partsconnexion.com/
I am a fan of both Eidolic and Oyaide for plugs. Furutech currently makes the most "premium" HD6XX series connectors available. DO NOT buy the Cardas HD6XX connectors; they are dirt cheap parts from China that melt into a goopy mess when you get a soldering iron anywhere near them.
so can I interpret your statement as this drop might be worth the investment?
Here is the 4-pin XLR Neutrik plug they are using, $4.24 on Full Compass: http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/216333-Neutrik-NC4MXX-B?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=googleps&gclid=CjwKCAiAoNTUBRBUEiwAWje2lvH9a_Ny1NgnZbrqS6luV_v8zN4K775Yz3UDhPJtu3MaajhEAQzXiBoC7r0QAvD_BwE
In my experience, there are two things that can affect signal quality towards the negative: the soldering points and the mechanical properties of the connectors.
For the latter, be sure male and female connectors fit firmly into eachother and are not loose in any way.
To ensure the former, a bit of sanding on the cable ends and a bit of flux agent can work wonders!
In any case, your money will be better spent on a decent soldering station and good quality materials. For the change you can still afford a lot of beer to wash away some frustrating moments that come with gaining experience ;-)