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Can I run a USB DAC on Grados without an amp?

post #1 of 2
11/23/11 at 4:35pm
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I was looking into the Music Streamer II USB DAC and I was wondering if I can plug my Grado sr325is headphones directly into the DAC without using an amp??? From what I understand the Grado's are easy to drive but I don't really know how much power the DAC outputs.

 

I can't really afford to buy a separate DAC and amp, my budget is around  $150-200. I would prefer to buy the DAC separate if possible so I can use different amps in the future.

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11/23/11 at 5:09pm

No, most line out have DC offset which while some headphones can with stand for short periods, will lead to the eventual destruction of your headphones. Also loading a dac output with a low impedance grado might not be a good ideal.

 

Also I suggest buying a amp first.

 


Edited by Nagasaki_Kid - 11/23/11 at 5:26pm
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