[Stoney]

This might not relate, but I didn't follow the above "adapter" discussion well. But, just a word from Ray: NEVER combine the balanced outputs into an unbalanced cable... damage will result to the amp!!!  Plus, no benefit... just use the unbalanced out that he provided.

 

[thread]

Stoney,

The rule is never to convert a balanced output for use with a single-ended headphone. What he's done is use a single ended output with an adapter for a balanced-cabled headphone. This is perfectly ok.

Still... not sure why he isn't using the balanced output on his Intruder.

 

[teds headfood]

maybe for using a different se amp as many head-fiers use multiple amps and like having this option.