[Jimmi232]

**Forgive me if this is a dumb question**

I have a behringer HA400, I've run my Schiit Magni into it to provide multiple outs, albeit with some quality loss. Before I start using this set up regularly (for testing headphones and for listening with friends), I want to make sure nothing's going to explode or break. Both amps appear to have essentially the same input impedance (Behringer ~75 and Schiit 80 Ohms).

I've read a bunch of stuff on here about double amping and it runs the spectrum from the worst thing imaginable to totally fine and even beneficial in some cases. The concern appears to be primarily mismatched impedances, but perhaps I'm not understanding something. This seems like a low risk situation given the low power of both amps involved.

Is this setup ok or a terrible idea?

Thank you!

 

[buke9]

I doubt it would break anything at moderate listening levels but I would think the sound quality would probably take a hit. I'm not sure what you mean by testing headphones but I don't think this would be the optimal setup for that. The behringer is not really used for music listening it is mostly used for recording purposes so the musicians can monitor what is being recorded .

 

[Jimmi232]

Thanks for the response. I just want to A/B headphones so I can get a sense of their differences; the HA400 is good enough for most differences to come through unless they're VERY similar cans. Ideally, I'd also like something that I can use to listen with friends, but the Behringer softens up the sound enough that it's not great for that purpose.

It's definitely not ideal, really just a stop-gap until I can figure out a better system. Any suggestions on how to get multiple channels with independent volume control without sacrificing quality? I can't really even find anything other than the HA400.

 

[buke9]

There is a lot more than the HA400. All of them are meant to be used in studios. I've never had the need for one so can't say how they sound. One I did find also has individual tone controls also and it isn't crazy expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/ART-HeadAmp6...te-20&linkId=d45d2a2a11874f6f3f08c2813d0d526b