How to input CD player as source to headphone amp ?

[fld777]

Hi guys,

Pls forgive me for asking, but how does one input CD player as a source with L&R Rca's output to a headphone amp with 1/8 mini jack ?
Will this work & not overload input of the headphone amp ?

Thanks for the reply.
Ferds

 

[plaidplatypus]

With a RCA to mini stereo adapter and RCA interconnects

Stereo mini to RCA adapter @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears

or with a special interconnect, see links

Straight Wire Musicable Mini to RCA 0.5M @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears
Straight Wire Musicable Mini to RCA 1M @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears
Straight Wire Musicable Mini to RCA 2M @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears
Straight Wire Musicable Mini to RCA 3M @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears
Straight Wire Musicable Mini to RCA 8M @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears

Kimber Mini to RCA (1ft) @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears
Kimber Mini to RCA (1m) @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears
Kimber 6 Ft. mini to RCA @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears

Cable Pro Mini to RCA EarCandy 3 ft. @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears

 

[plaidplatypus]

It will work fine, I'm more worried about what type of amp and headphones you are using. see link

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/dis...-trend-264859/

 

[Hellenback]

Hi,
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[plaidplatypus]

Yes, you should put money where it will make the most difference first, headphones, amps, and source but cables do make a difference.

I tried some Monster interconnects in my system when they were in the bargin bin at a local store. I ended up putting them in the dumpster as I perferred even generic ICs.

For some cheap interconnects try avcable.com

Audio Stereo Cable: AVCable.com

Or even cheaper

Calrad 35-557: AVCable.com
3' Dual RCA to RCA stereo audio cable: AVCable.com

Those two will run you $3.64 plus shipping


There are literally thousands of different brands. If you want something made by a head-fier there are a few who make their own cables such as [AK]Zip APureSound - Where The Music Is Always Pure

swt61 really likes cables made by Fitz. Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio - View Profile: Fitz

I purchased the Kimber Kable RCA-mini from Headroom a couple years ago and I've enjoyed it since. Keep in mind though what you like in your system will likely be different than what I like in mine.

 

[fld777]

It will work fine, I'm more worried about what type of amp and headphones you are using. see link


If ever RSA Hornet Or the Predator.

Headphone would be the Ultimate Ears .5 Pro

CD player would be Cambridge Audio 540

 

[plaidplatypus]

I don't like IEMs but I've only tried Etys, so I can't help you there. If you're just using IEMs getting the Tomahawk could save you some cash. If you don't mind buying a different brand amp the Mini^3 would save even more money. http://www.rockhopperaudio.com/

There are more options too but I don't feel the need to go on.

 

[fld777]

Quote:

Originally Posted by plaidplatypus /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't like IEMs but I've only tried Etys, so I can't help you there. If you're just using IEMs getting the Tomahawk could save you some cash. If you don't mind buying a different brand amp the Mini^3 would save even more money. rockhopperaudio.com There are more options too but I don't feel the need to go on.

Hi plaid,

I might go for headphones in the likes of Grado , Sennheiser.

Regards

 

[Drumonron]

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[rodentmacbeastie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by fld777 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi plaid, I might go for headphones in the likes of Grado , Sennheiser. Regards

If you go for cans, do you need a portable amp? Most home amps have rca inputs. If you want canal phones or IEM then the Tomahawk is said to be the way to go as it ws designed to mate with these. If you need a portable and want cans, check out the Predator from Ray. It has a USB DAC as well to hook up to your computer. But if you buy cans and don't care about mobility, there are tons of headamp options!

 

[Jaska]

I would suggest custom ordering a cable from Blue Jeans Cable.

You can send an e-mail to them (Alan) and specify what you need, but you probably will get a recommendation for Belden BJC MSA-1 cable with Canare F16 RCA connectors and a Canare F12 mini connector. I got a recent quote of $25 (plus $2 per foot of cable length), and considering the materials used, is probably a better cable than what you could buy for the same money elsewhere.

The level of customer service at Blue Jeans Cable, in my experience, has been absolutely first rate.