kenratboy
New Head-Fier
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Hi guys,
Been very happy with my AD-D2000's. No, THRILLED with them
I am 'owed' a birthday gift and am looking for a headphone amp, as I am using my Harman Kardon AVR-635 receiver right now (bad, I know). Budget $300 tops...I hope.
This amp will be used at my computer desk and will be within arms reach. I want to get sound from my receiver (to which my CD changer and computer are attached via digital interconnects) to the headphone amp. I can use either analog, optical, or coaxial outputs from the receiver. FWIW, the DAC is very good in the Harman Kardon (or at worst, far better than the one in the CD changer or computer).
What is the best way to go? It looks like I can get a much better analog-only amp (use the receivers DAC) vs. buying an amp with the DAC. Because I am going through the receiver, I only need one input (analog or digital).
I have been thinking about the HeadRoom Micro Amp ($350 with shipping). If this is just the best thing ever, I would be OK spending the money. However, if I could get something for a bit less, I would prefer that.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Been very happy with my AD-D2000's. No, THRILLED with them
I am 'owed' a birthday gift and am looking for a headphone amp, as I am using my Harman Kardon AVR-635 receiver right now (bad, I know). Budget $300 tops...I hope.
This amp will be used at my computer desk and will be within arms reach. I want to get sound from my receiver (to which my CD changer and computer are attached via digital interconnects) to the headphone amp. I can use either analog, optical, or coaxial outputs from the receiver. FWIW, the DAC is very good in the Harman Kardon (or at worst, far better than the one in the CD changer or computer).
What is the best way to go? It looks like I can get a much better analog-only amp (use the receivers DAC) vs. buying an amp with the DAC. Because I am going through the receiver, I only need one input (analog or digital).
I have been thinking about the HeadRoom Micro Amp ($350 with shipping). If this is just the best thing ever, I would be OK spending the money. However, if I could get something for a bit less, I would prefer that.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks!