[Wyd4]

Hi all,

Sorry about such a noob question.

As an example I will use my gear to best ask this question.

I currently use an ak100 into a go vibe portatube into a pair of mad dog t50rp headphones.

As these headphones are somewhat power hungry like most of their planar brothers, In order to get the most out of my setup am I best to run my source at full volume (as it has no line out as such) or my source at moderate volume and my amp at full volume?

Scott

 

[lin0003]

From what I've read, running the source at moderate volume and the amp at a higher volume is the way to go. You really should get a DAP with a line out. 

 

[magiccabbage]

  From what I've read, running the source at moderate volume and the amp at a higher volume is the way to go. You really should get a DAP with a line out. 

 
+1

 

[xnor]

T50RP are not really power hungry. Some dynamic headphones need quite a bit more voltage, current, power.
 
As for the DAP: turn the volume all the way up and back off a bit. DAPs often show an increase in distortion at 100% volume, so turning it a few percent down and you should be able to enjoy highest sound quality.
A line out is not mandatory since your DAP will only have to drive the line-in of your amp which is usually several kOhms, so very easy to drive.

 

[Wyd4]

Great thanks. I was thinking this however the volume knob on the amp just seems so convenient compared to the one on the AK lol

 

[xnor]

Yeah, that's fine. Set the DAP close to max and leave it there, control the volume using the amp.