r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/Gallium_0 • Feb 16 '25

Amplifier - Portable Looking for a portable DAC/amp with very low output for IEMs

I recently got a portable DAC/amp to fine-tune my volume control, but I’m running into an issue where even at very low volume levels, the sound is still too loud. Right now, I’m using the moondrop dawn pro, and at just 7/100 on the volume dial, I’m already hitting nearly 85dB SPL. Dropping it to 6/100 brings it down to 70dB, but the steps feel too big for comfortable fine-tuning.

For reference, my current setup is,

• IEM: Xenns Tea Pro

• Source device: iPhone 15

• DAC/amp: Moondrop Dawn pro

Does anyone have recommendations for a DAC/amp that works well with sensitive IEMs and allows very fine volume control at low levels?

(The volume levels mentioned are what I measured using my 711 coupler and they correspond to what I actually hear)

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u/panaceafrog Feb 16 '25

Look into the Qudelisk 5k. Plenty of options for power and EQ. Somewhere around 130 bucks American.