well, for more power output- may not be a real convincing reason to have two sets of DAC /AMP setup. Also the article mentions that with more power you get more noise too. Similarly, there was thoughts that CD quality audio is actually good enough to capture all of the audible frequencies of...

Read an article I wanted to share for discussion. ... https://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/audio-myth-balanced-headphone-outputs-are-better Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

I have a pair of DT880 600ohm that i drive using 3.5mm since no balanced cable. With gain set to high it gets satisfying loudness. HD650 is 300ohm so it should go louder with even 3.5mm. With balanced you have twice the amp juice. Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

Wow Pioneer better than Sony NW-WM1A is a big compliment. Song being in a much higher price range. I love my 300R too. Still need to try balanced output since I don't have any balanced headphones. Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

Hello Everyone. New to forum. First of all thanks to OP for sharing the Amazon deal. I got mine from Amazm.co.jp last week via dhl. First ever high end player. Been playing win it using Shure 440 and Beyer DT 880 600ohm. It is able to drive the DT to a reasonably loud volume using high gain...