Headphone Amp?

[Eisener Bart]

Originally Posted by Yamaki

hmmm....it would work until I get a new DAC with a headphone amp in it.

As experienced audiophile you should know that 2 separate units will bite 1 combined. So separate DAC and headamp will hit the combine (DAC and headamp in one case). It's a rule, of course, can be some exceptions.

If you will decide to buy new good but not expensive headamp - I can recommend you something. You may find some info and pics about my headamp in my thread here:
http://www.audioaficionado.org/membe...tml#post467463

I paid for this exclusivest version 950 USD (such brand device will cost 3 000 - 3 500 USD) . Manufacturer is still produce some new models which cost less, I can tell how to find this guy.

[harri009]

What's your budget for the amp and what headphones do you have? If you don't have phones yet what's your budget for those? I am sure there are plenty with opinions for you, including myself .

[Yamaki]

I have some Sennheiser HD580 headphones for the moment.

I haven't considered a budget figure yet but I will be making a purchase by Christmas (Thanks, Santa!) to resolve the issue.

If I go with a separate head amp I'll need a new DAC with more outputs than I have on my current one.

I don't want to split the current output signal and I don't have another way to get send a wireless signal to my sub except through the lone RCA L/R outputs on my current DAC.

It appears I either go with a DAC that has an inboard headphone amp or get a new DAC with more outputs and a separate headphone amp.

I truly appreciate the input!