I have a Benchmark DAC2 as input.

Got my Phonitor 2 last week. Sounds great with AKG K812 and Beyer Dt 880s and works great as a preamp to the Benchmark DAC2 HGC for connecting headphones and powered speakers (mackie hr824s in my case) Cannot help but think that this whole matrix thing is not much more than clever marketing -...

I only use it for listening purposes, and got it because i have previous experience with apogee products from my studio. Its much more mobile than my phonitor, and also works great with my ipad/iphone. Kenrockwell.com has reviewed it also.

Also got my Phonitor 2 this week. Paired with Benchmark dac2 hgc and K812 Compared to hpa2 (built in amp in dac2) it is more smooth, less harsh in the treble and very detailed. However, beleive me or not - the pricey step for a dac2+phonitor2 vs the apogee duet2 with built in headphone amp...

 Thanks, that answers my question regarding the XLR outs 

I plan on getting a Phonitor 2 to pair with my just recently purchased Benchmark DAC2 HGC and K812s - but if the Mini is just as good sounding, I might go with that instead.   - I wonder how the Mini can be connected between my DAC/preamp and active speakers. . I know the Phonitor 2 has a...

I would definitely recommend to give the K812's a listen, i thoroughly enjoy them!   Regarding dacs and amps - The dacs and amp sections in the Apogee Duet 2 has received some pretty good reviews (check soundonsound.com for instance, and also at kenrockwell.com under his audio reviews section)...

Hi, this is my first post - I just joined this forum.   I just upgraded my DT 880pro 32ohms to AKG K812s today and would like to give you my first impressions.   My main use for the K812s is as reference headphones for producing and mixing electronic music production (just a hobbyist...). I...