[Lan647]

As the title speaks, how will this older-version amplifier handle the HD 800?
 
The amp does sound pretty good with my high-quality speakers, but can it give justice to the HD 800, or do i have to buy a new amp for that purpose?

 

[TheOtus]

I don´t think that many stereo amplifier has a headphone out good enough to drive even lesser phones. I have no experience, but most likely you need a new amp.

 

[Lan647]

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I don´t think that many stereo amplifier has a headphone out good enough to drive even lesser phones. I have no experience, but most likely you need a new amp.

Are we talking headphone amps or just a really good hifi-stereo amp??

 

[TheOtus]

A headphone amp. Stereo amps are designed to drive speakers, not headphones.

 

[Lan647]

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A headphone amp. Stereo amps are designed to drive speakers, not headphones.

Like the black cube linnear? I can't afford
 

 

[Deep Funk]

Stereo amplifiers can drive headphones, given they have a headphone out just fine. These things usually have ample of power but how it sounds to you compared to a dedicated headphone amplifier is a different question. 

 

[Lan647]

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Stereo amplifiers can drive headphones, given they have a headphone out just fine. These things usually have ample of power but how it sounds to you compared to a dedicated headphone amplifier is a different question. 

Wish i could compare them..