nimo Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 As above...considering getting a headphone amp. Do some quiet listening when needed. My issue is the current setup got no hole for headphone plugs. I could get one that will do pass-through and insert between my preamp and power amp. Does anyone know if that chain will mess up my sound or affect impedance? Pre > Pass > Pwr.
Doggie Howser Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 Do you have tape out or line out? What preamp do you have?
nimo Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 Yes, was considering something like the THX AAA 789. Drop has a THX AAA ONE available soon. No tape in/out. Just one standard preout on the tube set preamp. Sent from my Mi A2 using Tapatalk
domho8 Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 I was considering smsl sp200. Got review at audioscienceforum. Sent from my Redmi 5 Plus using Tapatalk
wizardofoz Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 Or just use an a/b switch to push the output of the pre to amp or head amp
nimo Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 Hmmm that will be a 2 box option. Or I could get a DAC with HeadAmp and POT then plug into a free input on my Preamp. That will bypass any pass-through option. Still curious if Pre > Pass > Pwr has detrimental effect on SQ.
fedorov Posted April 29, 2020 Posted April 29, 2020 Hmmm that will be a 2 box option. Or I could get a DAC with HeadAmp and POT then plug into a free input on my Preamp. That will bypass any pass-through option. Still curious if Pre > Pass > Pwr has detrimental effect on SQ. The old Antelope audio zodiac plus DAC had an excellent built-in head amp. If you dont mind 2nd hand, can consider.
nimo Posted May 3, 2020 Author Posted May 3, 2020 You guys killing me lol! Those are 4-5 digit hardware options... More inclined to the Drop THX AAA 789 with the price now lowered to $300 USD. Unless there are other suggestions.
nimo Posted May 3, 2020 Author Posted May 3, 2020 Just low impedance 32 ohms. Actually don’t need Mega powered HeadAmp. Something to plug in and not have noise.
nimo Posted May 3, 2020 Author Posted May 3, 2020 Got a CDP, TT and the Chromecast Audio going into my Tube Preamp. I’m undecided but considering adding a MAC Mini into the chain in case that changes things. The tube preamp goes into my DIY ICEpower 200ASC/AC pwr amp. 1. Was thinking I insert a HeadAmp with passthrough in between the Pre/Pwr combo. Might open up headphone options after that but that’s different story. Other thoughts include: 2. Use speaker selector switch with headphones out; Luxman has a couple of models. I currently use a QED speaker switch selector. 3. Or maybe go figure out how to ‘upgrade’ my tube preamp to include a headphone section.
Audio Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 The tube preamp goes into my DIY ICEpower 200ASC/AC pwr amp. How about installing a headphone socket in your DIY IcePower 200ASC/AC power amp? (Audio)
nimo Posted May 3, 2020 Author Posted May 3, 2020 How about installing a headphone socket in your DIY IcePower 200ASC/AC power amp? (Audio) Hmmm...didn’t think of that. I go check if possible and how-to
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