Headphone amp in Rotel 1070

[Glenee]

Anybody here ever used the headphone output amp on a Rotel 1070 Pre-Amp ? Is it sufficient to run a pair of AKG K701 Headphones or will it still require a separate headphone amp ?
thanks,
Glenee

[Glenee]

Well we have determined that no one uses it or it isn't worth a poop. Either way NOT GOOD.
Glenee

[miner]

I have used it for a pair of Sennheisers and it sounded great.

[Glenee]

Going to be using akg 701's. the rotel got enough ump to run'em ?

[Glenee]

Just for anybody's Info. The Rotel 1070 headphone output is excellent. Tried the AKG 701 on it and it does one hell of a job.
Glenee

[Iggurk]

Forget about the 1070 headphone output and try a good dedicated headphone amp, then you will understand why some of us can't listen anymore to any output of pre-amps.
They are poor sounding, even if it 1070 seems acceptable at first, nothing to compare with real amp.

You can also build your own amp, e.g. AMB M3 is pretty amazing.

[Glenee]

I have tried many of the headphone output on PreAmps. Up until now I would of agreed with you Sir.I have a HEED CANAMP and the Rotel does a Damn good job Sir.
Glenee

[miner]

Glenee,
I agree with your review of the output on the RC1070. I must also add that their phono stages are good, too. I have a RC1070 (MM phone) and RC1090 (MC/MM phono) and am very happy with both.