Hello, I'll try to keep this short and to the point.
Received my new Audio-Technica ATH-M50S yesterday in the mail, loved the sound and wanted to see if I can make it louder. They are only used for my computer btw.
My sound card in my computer is a SB audigy 4(cheap old thing)
Pair plugged into a adapter plugged into my sound card.
Other end plugged into my HT-R550 receiver.
Headphones plugged in the jack.
It works so thats the good news.
Now, does this actually give the headphones more power?
I know this is a receiver and not an amp but it seems like its aloud louder and powerful when I was trying it out?
Basically does this make sense to use it like this? Would i be better off with using different inputs and/or outputs?
Thank you in advance! If you need any other information please ask : )
). Now this device will connect to your computer via USB and convert your digital audio files from your computer into an analog signal which you can send to your receiver or to a standalone headphone amp if you get one down the road. This DAC will preform better then your soundcard, sending a cleaner audio signal via the RCA outputs on the back. It also has a built-in headphone amp which you could use without your receiver. Hope this helps. 
