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#98486 - 05/14/19 12:38 PM Re: Headphone Jack Quality Question 976 [Re: Helson]
drueb Offline
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Registered: 01/13/16
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Loc: Texas
Originally Posted By Helson
The jack is just metal contacts. Do you mean, how good is the op-amp driving the headphones? My guess is, it's about the same performance quality as found in the other stages of the 976. It would be a guess though, as I haven't used the 976 with headphones.


Forgive my phrasing, yes the op-amp driving the headphones. I hope it is on par with the rest of the 976...doing a lot of headphone listening late night. Thanks for the reply smile
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#98487 - 05/15/19 04:28 PM Re: Headphone Jack Quality Question 976 [Re: Helson]
drueb Offline
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Thank you, Helson. I was just trying to ascertain if a separate headphone amp would sonically improve the signal when listening thru headphones.


Edited by drueb (05/15/19 04:29 PM)
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#98501 - 05/30/19 11:04 AM Re: Headphone Jack Quality Question 976 [Re: Helson]
drueb Offline
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Thank you, Helson. I am looking to power a set of Beyerdynamic DT 770 250 ohm headphones, and wanted to be sure the 976 had enough power to drive them.
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Sony Bravia 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED TV
Panasonic DP-UB820-K 4K Player
Technics SL 1210 GR (2019)
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk - Phono Preamp
Ortofon Bronze 2M; Ortofon Headshell;Emmeline Nighthawk Phono Pre-Amp by Ray Sammuels
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#98507 - 06/05/19 10:49 AM Re: Headphone Jack Quality Question 976 [Re: drueb]
XenonMan Offline
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Why not try them and see if the 976 meets your needs. If it does you save $$$ on an amp.
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#98526 - 06/11/19 05:39 PM Re: Headphone Jack Quality Question 976 [Re: XenonMan]
drueb Offline
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Registered: 01/13/16
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Loc: Texas
Originally Posted By XenonMan
Why not try them and see if the 976 meets your needs. If it does you save $$$ on an amp.


I tried them, and unfortunately, it does not. Ended up with AKG K553 MKII Closed-back 32 ohm Studio Headphones...much greater sensitivity. Can't hook up a headphone amp anyway...due to no Line Level Outs on the 976 per Outlaw Support.
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Panasonic DP-UB820-K 4K Player
Technics SL 1210 GR (2019)
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk - Phono Preamp
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