Hi All
Quick question about power up and down the Emotiva and having the HE500's connected.
I just recently picked up an Emotiva and HE500. Using a 4-pin XLR to banana plug adapter. Sounds really nice.
Now what I've been doing is power on the amp, and then plugging the HE500's into the 4-pin XLR. Basically, I've always read that it is a good idea to turn the amp on (any amp) first, and then plug in the headphones. Same thing in reverse - unplug the headphones first and then power the amp off.
Is there any harm in doing this? Do any of you leave your headphones connected all the time to the Emotiva (i.e. during both power on and power off cycles)?. I'm just cautious on any sudden pops or surges that happen when the amp is turned on or off. Since the Emotiva has so much power, it could damaged the headphones.
Just curious as to what others do and what I should be doing?
Thanks