I just purchased a Pioneer XDP 300r player, which has a 2:5mm “balanced” output. I have an array of cans, including the first generation purplewoods. Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket supplier who sells a replacement cord that would fit the 2nd generation and let me use them in the balanced output of the Pioneer? And, if so, any thoughts about selling the limited use 1st gen, including price? Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
HardpressedPeriapt sells a proper balanced XLR cable with stock connectors. From there, any 4-pin XLR to 2.5mm TRRS adapter will cover the rest. This is what I do and it has worked well for a while now.
Though it's tiny, it manages to power even high ohm headsets with amazing accuracy. It works great with the drop usb-c to usb-c and my Phillips shp-9600. Soon enough I'll be using the Akoustyx...
I have an external amplifier with no integrated DAC and I only have an xduo xa10 as a dac/amp can I use the xduo xa10 as a dac only with an external amplifier?