AD8672 - a nice audio opamp?

[Shoewreck]

Once I read the datasheet I liked the specs, so I decided to try a pair into my 1212M. I would say it's cleaner than NJM2068, harsher (not to say piercing) than AD8620 (which I would call mellow) and more detailed than both. Listening isn't relaxing at all - i suppose it's because there are much more things to listen to.

 

[amb]

AD867x has an output current capability of only 10mA -- ok for driving line inputs of another amp but not good for driving headphones directly.

 

[Shoewreck]

I haven't even thought of trying to drive headphones directly with a 8672! I already have a satisfactory headamp giving about 40mA Class A current and much more (if ever needed) in Class AB and don't see any need to upgrade it.