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I'm getting two new amps this week (Luxman P-200 headphone for my headphones and Primare I21 integrated amp for speakers), and was wondering what is the best way to hook them up.  There are two options:

 

1.  Sources (DAC, tuner, iPod, turntable) --> Luxman (loop out) --> Primare

 

2.  Sources (DAC, tuner, iPod, turntable) --> Primare (tape out) --> Luxman

 

Does it even make a difference in sound quality?  

 

With Option 1, I can use headphones without turning on the speaker amp.  On the other hand, Option 2 is more convenient because the Primare has more inputs (Luxman has only 2).  With Option 2, I can also listen to all sources with either headphones or speakers.