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Old 31-12-2007, 6:27 PM   #1
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what is a headphone amp

is it the same as any music amp ?
i have a sony davs800 dvd amp combo is that suitable as a headphone amp or am i barking up the wrong tree.cheers mark
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Old 31-12-2007, 6:38 PM   #2
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Re: what is a headphone amp

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is it the same as any music amp ?
i have a sony davs800 dvd amp combo is that suitable as a headphone amp or am i barking up the wrong tree.cheers mark
Mark...a headphone amp is basically similar to an audio amplifier for speakers,but is aimed at and optimised for use with headphones.

You should search this forum,and look for things like the Slee,Earmax,Amber,Creek etc to get an idea of what is on offer and what is being used.

This thread will also give an idea of what some here are using.

Post a picture of your listening area/rig
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Re: what is a headphone amp

great thank you . hopefully my dvd amp combo will work for a while.

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Re: what is a headphone amp

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would my dvd amp combo run headphones ok
If it has a headphone output socket ....yes.
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