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Rimrocka
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Dec 1, 2020
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I'm new to DAC/AMP's so please excuse my ignorance. Even after researching online I am still not too sure about the functions of the various inputs and outputs, I was wondering is there an XLR microphone input in this dac amp? Can the AES input be used to power an XLR input microphone? I am considering using the new Shure MV7 and HD 6XX headphones along with this, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Alex_May
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Dec 2, 2020
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RimrockaYou need an audio interface, not just a DAC/AMP. Look up Focusrite Scarlett, MOTU M2/M4, Universal Audio Apollo/Arrow, Audient iD4, and the like. These can be found in a studio gear department, not an audiophile.
Alex_May
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Dec 4, 2020
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RimrockaBoth headphones are great and their difference is really negligible. The HD6XX is modeled on the HD650 and the HD58X is modeled on the HD660s. Actually, I'll give you a link to the video where Oluv compares these headphones with audio demos from his MiniDSP EARs measurement rig, so you can judge the sound signature by yourself and see whichever you like better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eVUw2MdhHk
Evshrug
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Dec 5, 2020
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RimrockaGlad you got a device with a mic input (because this doesn’t).
The HD 6XX is indeed an HD 650 with a shorter cable, dark navy enclosure, at a lower price point than normal. Compared to neutral or the HD 600, the HD 650 was specifically designed with a bit less treble (like, very high notes, vocals are unaffected) so that the listener (presumably a studio mixing technician/producer) could listen for 8 hours or so without listening fatigue, and still get great info for mixing. Since it’s a very articulate driver, it should benefit more from every DAC/amp upgrade (like this Topping vs a motherboard or laptop built-in components).
The HD 58X Jubilee is not based on the HD 660S... it has a smaller, less articulate, less tightly matched pair of driver, with a different Sonic profile/tuning, though it does happen to have the same output impedance and a similar looking enclosure. Though it’s performance is below the HD 660S and HD 6XX, it is still a very high performer at the $180 price point, with a bit more of an “audiophile tuning” than something like an HD 599. The HD 58X has more midbass than any of the other HD 6-series headphones, and more treble than the HD 6xx, so as a crowd pleaser it sounds a bit more lively and dynamic. With its 150 Ω impedance compared to the HD 6XX’s 300 Ω impedance (and about equal sensitivity, most people don’t realize sensitivity is just as important), the HD 58X Jubilee is a bit easier to drive from various sources with weaker amps.
Considering that you’re on the Topping DX7s page, you probably have heard from spec-sheet reviewers that the amp section of the DX7s has plenty of power for either headphone, which is certainly true. I would agree that “both are such great headphones” 😁 Based on the tuning, the HD 6XX would probably be nicer for monitoring podcast recordings and be well-rounded for listening to all music genres (they’ve been enjoyed for almost two decades for a reason, and still today have some of the best dynamic drivers physics allows), but be aware that some of the “air” at the upper end of the frequency spectrum (do you know the difference between fundamental notes and harmonics? These highs are mostly harmonics) is “relaxed” a bit and less energetic. If you’re coming from a more typical consumer headphone, though, you might prefer the modestly boosted bass and more lively treble of the HD 58X Jubilee.
I have all four of the headphones mentioned, feel free to ask questions or suggest music for impressions 😃. I don’t think there’s a “wrong” choice between the two you mentioned 👍🏻
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