[SunWarrior]

I'm starting to (subjectively) test two SS amps: the Little Dot MK V that I bought direct and the lightly used Heed Canamp I just bought from this message board (thanks Alan!).

And, as I plug and unplug my AKG K701s from one amp to the other, my question is:

* Might there be any problem plugging and unplugging a headphone from amps while the amps are "live"...on, with music playing?

I mean, I avoid plugging/unplugging interconnects unless the associated devices are turned off.

But normally, I'd have no problem with plugging/unplugging a headphone, even when the amp is on.

But it's the repeated plugging/unplugging that got me thinking.

Dave, who is good sometimes at worrying about things there's no need to worry about which is one reason he loves music since that tends to calm the worry-side of him

 

[mchang]

I've been told to turn the volume to 0 and the remove the HP. Turn new amp also to 0, plug in and then turn up volume.

 

[Dorito123]

Turn it down to zero. I just cant recommend doing other wise because I wouldn't want anything to happen to your equipment. It just increases the risk of damaging your headphones and or your amp.

 

[jgonino]

Turning the volume down is the way to go. As for switching amps; unplugging/plugging in a lot; that could cause a lot of extra wear on the jacks and plugs, but nothing major unless done a lot over a long period of time.

 

[QQQ]

If it's on moderatory volume level there's no need to reduce the volume. Nothing will happen.

 

[majkel]

Plug and unplug without altering the volume. When no music plays - it is enough.

 

[jgonino]

The only reason having the volume up bothers me, is the loud thump you get sometimes when plugging in headphones.

 

[krmathis]

Using these steps you should be perfectly safe:
1. Turn down the volume.
2. Unplug the 'phones.
3. Plug in the new 'phones.
4. Turn up the volume.
5. Enjoy!