If I do that, what functionality do I lose with the amp? I primarily use it with my turntable but also use the network connection to stream over DLNA. If I do hook it up and get the "tube sound" does that mean I have to unhook it if I want to turn the amp off and run stock or is there a way to...

Thanks for doing that!!! I will unhook it and just like Ggroch suggests, use it in the REC out for headphone use only. A bit disappointing because I wanted the "tube sound" through the receiver/speakers as well, but better to not risk frying anything. Thanks so much to you both for all of...

Thanks - new tubes arrive tonight so I will detach RCAs in back and let them run a bit.

That is great. I am glad to know that my receiver is backed by a good company...

That’s actually the seller I had in my cart...thanks. Heading to bed but thanks for your help, I learned a lot!

I just ordered the Voskhod 6J1P-EV earlier today after reading how bad the stock tubes are. Looking forward to trying them out. Good info on the military tubes as well, what you say makes a lot of sense. Maybe I’ll try the 5654W’s next...they can be found very cheap on eBay. Can you PM me the...

That is really scary. We’re you able to get it fixed?

Perfect! I adjusted the volume and everything works great! I did test the headphones with the EB off and everything checks out. Thanks so much!!! The amp thing is all new but I think I’m going to have fun trying out new tubes. The stock tubes are a bit harsh but I’ve ordered some that were...

So the external processor method worked! But I do get some clipping if I try to turn the LD up too much. If I keep it at 30% or so or less, it’s fine as long as I use the receiver to turn it up higher. Is that normal? Do you think adjusting the gain in the LD would help?

Will do. Thanks again for looking out!

So that means using the external processor approach suggested by Gg would still be the better option so I maintain control of those features, correct?

Cool, thanks so much. It arrived today so I’ll mess with it after I put my kids to bed!

This is good stuff! Thanks for taking the time to help me out. Why wouldn’t the 2nd suggestion work? Does the loop need to be completed (in/out)?

Wow, thank you so much! That makes total sense. Just a few more questions - If I use the External Processor out and in, will the Little Dot still work as a headphone amp at the same time (do I just plug my headphones into the Little Dot)? Also, if it is hooked up to the External Processor...

Hi all, I have a quick question. Total tube newb here (and I am sorry if this is answered somewhere in the 765 pages that preceded it!). I bought a Little Dot MKII headphone amp to use with my Sennheiser 6XX that I plan to hook up to my Outlaw 2160 stereo receiver. However, I was reading...