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  • ck44rotel
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    • Jun 2003
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    headphone amps

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    I guess I'll need a headphone amp since the RSX 1055 doesn't have a headphone jack. I'm not familiar w/ headphone amps at all. I assume they connect to a receiver just like any other separate? Any good/bad brands I should look for? Oh, and what should I be looking for in a headphone amp?

    (I have Grado SR60s)
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    • Lex
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      • Apr 2001
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      Sorry to move your first post, but it really belonged in Audio. It's not specific to Rotel. Welcome!

      Lex
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        • David Meek
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          • Aug 2000
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          Hi ya CK, welcome to The Guide. This is one of those "depends on your budget" questions. First off, with the Grado 'phones, I'd recommend a Grado amp. Here are two to consider:
          1. RA-1 (Battery) for $315.00
            RA-1 (AC powered) for $425
          Now, if you wanted to spend a bit less, try this Creek:
          1. OBH-11 for $199.
          I don't have a separate headphone amp so I can't really comment on individual plusses/minuses, but all three of these are generally considered to be good solid amps. Good luck, and let us know what you get (and how it sounds).




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            • Citizen Kane
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              • Jan 2003
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              Head on over to www.head-fi.org for more info on headphone amps. I personally use a Musical Fidelity X-Can amp and I am very happy with it.




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