EDIT: reworded a bit I really need some help with my 28.38, which I've had for a while but am now trying to use it as a preamp. I see it produces a maximum of 10V on XLR and 5V on rca. Ideally I will use XLR. 1. Do the gain modes H L F S change the maximum voltage of the pre outs (eg. F and S...

(Edited) Headphones • T50RP mk3 & Philips X2 (keeping these) • Later getting Stax. • Much later: interested in TH-900 , Audeze lineup or HD800S, etc. Issue I'm more into speakers than headphones and would spend more on them. I want a great HPamp/DAC/pre, with a great DAC for speaker use and...

I am considering getting an Audio-gd NFB-29.38 dac/headphone amp. This would replace my AV receiver. I feel the receiver is hindering my speakers' potential, hence the desire to upgrade.   Would this unit act as a good pre-amp, for a power-amp that has its own volume control?   Would a...