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Headphone amp?

I would like to add high quality headphones to my system, which consists of a Pass  Labs XA30.8 and XP-20 preamp, and SoundScience Music Vault plus speakers. Do I need a headset amp or is there some other way to use say, a pair of HD800s phones? I could in a pinch plug in to my CD player but I doubt it would be as good my amp/preamp. What would the cognoscenti suggest?

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oddiofyl
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I also have the Quicksilver Headphone amp.   It is awesome, built like every other piece of Quicksilver gear....like a tank.  It is high quality and sounds great with any impedance phone.   Its killer for the $$$    I had mine built with a chrome transformer cover like my Mid Monos.   

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stringreen
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Do you people listen to your equipment or to music??

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whitefishpoint1175
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@stringreen I use my equipment as a vehicle to listen to my music as you do.

 

Whats the issue here?

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slaw
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Just got in the LSA DPH-1. Looking forward to this screamin' deal!

pmm
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@stringreen ,

"Do you people listen to your equipment or to music?"

Both.

Many headphone amps sound different from one another. Some warmer, others, leaner. Some are more detailed than others. Each preferred by an individuals` taste.

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