Darwin258
New Head-Fier
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I keep running across HP amp manufacturers who say whether it is a Sony Walkman Cd player or a full fledged receiver that it is better to use the line level out than the headphone jack in connecting to the HP amp. When my HP amp is plugged into HP jack there is the major advantage of gain from the receiver or pre-amp and need to not turn up my HP amp as high because have all that gain coming from receiver.
So really like using the HP jack.
However, if I run RCA lines out from Tape Out (how else get line level from a receiver or pre-amp) and avoiding the HP jack what is gained by avoiding the HP jack? Since inferior circuity is used for HP jack output (though its signal is stronger than the line level which stays level!) is this the reason?
I cannot hear a difference, I think. But it sure makes a difference in turning up the HP volume to get full strength and yes of course the high gain button has been activated on the HP amp.
I keep going around in circles on this so will be in love if can get a good answer.
Regards, A
So really like using the HP jack.
However, if I run RCA lines out from Tape Out (how else get line level from a receiver or pre-amp) and avoiding the HP jack what is gained by avoiding the HP jack? Since inferior circuity is used for HP jack output (though its signal is stronger than the line level which stays level!) is this the reason?
I cannot hear a difference, I think. But it sure makes a difference in turning up the HP volume to get full strength and yes of course the high gain button has been activated on the HP amp.
I keep going around in circles on this so will be in love if can get a good answer.
Regards, A