[Jo6Pak]

The only two sources I listen to are both digital. One is coaxial and the other optical. My amp DOES NOT output digital signals to the analog jacks. The LDII++ has RCA input jacks (analog). If I keep the volume LOW enuff, can I use the headphone out jack on my receiver (with an adapter) as the input to the LD? I am I totally off-base here? Sorry, I am new and somewhat ignorant of all this...THANKS!

 

[apologies]

This would work ok, you would get the benefits of the extra driving power of the LD2++ but you would also get the poor quality effect from the headphone out. I use the M audio firewire solo (as i record music http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...Solo-main.html ) this has a digital line in, and i really rate the headphone out on this, in fact the bass is tighter than my ld2++ and doesnt have the harshness in the treble (although they are running from two different sources so it isnt the fairest test). Im no expert in dedicated headphone amps with digital inputs however, I just thought i would comment on this as i have it.

 

[Jo6Pak]

Similarly. with the Little Dot Micro, it has as 3.5 mm input. So, is it MEANT to be used with the headphone out jack or is an adapter to RCA implied with that one?

Thanks again for any/all advice...

 

[apologies]

I think the idea is to use a line out from a portable cd player, or mp3 player, but you could use a rca to 3.5mm cable from a full size source.

 

[penguindude]

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Originally Posted by Jo6Pak /img/forum/go_quote.gif Similarly. with the Little Dot Micro, it has as 3.5 mm input. So, is it MEANT to be used with the headphone out jack or is an adapter to RCA implied with that one? Thanks again for any/all advice...

As the LDM+ is designed to be for portable use, i believe it is assumed that 3.5mm involves portable playing devices, ie mp3 player, laptop, etc. But as for LD2+ or ++ and even LDM+, the best is to use line-out, whether it is through RCA or a 3.5mm jack.

 

[rain_uk]

You must be careful not to overload the inputs on the LD2++, as its only meant for line level, not a higher powered headphone load, but if you're careful not to turn the input signal up to high you may be ok.. Just wondering what are the two source's you have that only have the digital output??

 

[Jo6Pak]

dvd (coax) and cd (optical)...

 

[Dept_of_Alchemy]

Why not get a DAC? The Entech 203.2 is just for you, then. It has one toslink input and one digital coax input and outputs to (of course) RCA.

 

[Jo6Pak]

I'll have to do some research on that (DAC). If you have any informative links, please post them...THANKS!