Yamamoto HA-02 Question

[clio09]

I'm new here and this is my first post. I am interested in the Yamamoto HA-02 headphone amp. I would like to also use it as a preamp as well. My question is this: Has anyone ever used the head phone output with a 1/4" stereo to dual RCA adapter so I can then run a pair of RCA cables to my amp to power my speakers (currently Spendor 1/2e but soon to be Zu Druid or Credenza). Is this even a worth while effort?

If no one has experience doing this with the Yamamoto maybe you could offer an opinion on experiences with other head phone amps. Thanks and sorry for the noobie question.

 

[wower]

Not worth effort in my opinion since everything about the unit is optimized for something other than you are suggesting but if you have your heart set on it don't let me stop you. Other's will pipe in as they wake up in North America. There are 1000s of opinions "on experiences other head phone amps" here on head-fi so I would suggest reading those to start with and that will narrow down your options and questions to futher define what you are looking for. Search is your friend!!!

 

[clio09]

Thanks for the reply. I thought this would be the case, but figured I'd ask. I have read through a number of the threads on various headphone amps. In addition to the Yamamoto I'm interested in the Ray Samuels line. Two different units, but I believe each would provide a nice listening experience with the right set of head phones.

 

[tuatara]

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Originally Posted by clio09 /img/forum/go_quote.gif If no one has experience doing this with the Yamamoto maybe you could offer an opinion on experiences with other head phone amps. Thanks and sorry for the noobie question.

You might want to consider the Meier Opera as it has built in pre-amp functions as well as being an excellent headphone amp.