Hi,
I sold my Pro iDSD DAC/Streamer and bought a Lumin X1.
Unlike the iDSD there is no headphone output on the Lumin.
I own Focal Clear headphones.
So I have to purchase a headphone amp.
I have seen ´´Analog only ´´ amps : Single Ended / XLR in and XLR out only.
https://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=https://homemedialimited.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Senheiser-HDVA-600-Back.jpg&imgrefurl=https://homemedialimited.co.uk/product/sennheiser-hdva-600-headphone-amplifier-dac/&tbnid=IDnrUXhaNOqG2M&vet=1&docid=eTZ76KqejSskaM&w=800&h=800&q=hdva+600+sennheiser&source=sh/x/im
https://mjolnir-audio.com/product-selection/
I have seen amps. with balanced connections and a DAC included : USB , Coaxial , Optic..
https://en-us.sennheiser.com/digital-headphones-amplifier-hdv-820
https://matrix-digi.com/en/products/321.html
https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/aune-s6-pro-review-a-maestro-is-disciple-clothes/
Lumin X1 rear panel
https://images.app.goo.gl/JCV5o4tMqmqBRrXm7
The main Lumin utilisation will be for music playback with my Acurus ACT4 via balanced input.
On occasion, I will use my headphones.
Is it possible , the good sound of the Lumin not to be altered ( colored ) by headphones amplifire , if connected with XLR cables only ( input and output ) ?
if I use the midend DAC ( digital inputs )of an headphone amp. , will I miss something from the Lumin on a sound stand point with my headphones ?
I must underline tha the USB and digital audio on the Lumin are output only.
Any one , have suggestions on how I can get the best of both units ?
Thanks
