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| Headphone Amps (full-size) Discussion of desktop headphone amps. |
12-30-2006, 07:25 PM
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Any receiver or integrated amp that can match a vintage Marantz receiver for headamp?
After hearing a number of amplifiers of the years, I've come to realize that my vintage Marantz 2252B is a respectable amplifier both for headphones and speakers. I'm looking to buy a modern receiver or integrated amplifier that can compare with headphone out of the Marantz. Or is it not possible to find inexpensive receivers with good headphone outs nowadays? (around $200)
Many thanks,
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12-30-2006, 08:12 PM
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"Or is it not possible to find inexpensive receivers with good headphone outs nowadays? (around $200)"
I think you will find that the makers of budget electronics of today have had to cut a lot of corners to hit an "around $200" price point. A quality headphone output is likely to be one of the first corners cut too. As many never even use headphones with their stereo systems.
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12-30-2006, 08:20 PM
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As many never even use headphones with their stereo systems.
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And reviewers never review the performance of their headphone outputs.
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12-30-2006, 08:38 PM
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I wish I could have the same response, but USPS (and seller's poor packaging-wrapping a receiver in flimsy bubble wrap?) broke my incoming Marantz 2230. Now I'm still shopping for an amp...
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I would sugest looking into other integrated amps past marantz, they are obviousy good amps but alittle over priced IMO. there was a thread recently that went over alot of vintage amps.
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01-27-2008, 02:55 AM
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I just got a Marantz 2252B and must agree its a very respectable amplifier both for headphones and speakers. I'm not aware of any modern amps that can compare, regardless of price. The headphone section of every modern amp seems almost completely ignored by the designers. It seems like its put in as an afterthought. Try taking your fav cans and fav CD to your local electronics shop (Circuit City ect...) and trying each amp out.
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