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A question about headphones

I've decided I would like to give the headphone experience a try because I am an early morning person and I would like my wife to enjoy her sleep.  She is definitely not an early bird.

I have a McIntosh C48 preamp and it has a headphone jack on front.  I have plugged my BT transmitter into this and paired with my Bose noise -cancelling headphones but can't say its anything to write home about.  Do I need a headphone amplifier and where do I connect the amplifier to my rig?

I like headphones that fully encapsulate my ear.  I can't see that open-back headphones appeal to me.  I am about 20' away from my rig and although I would consider a cable, what's the consensus on BT headphones or a combo BT / cabled?

I live in Canada and I was thinking to make a start, I would not want to sink more that $500 into headphones until I am convinced this is the route to go.  I still don't know about the headphone amp and its cost - if I need it.

I don't post much here but I follow this forum daily ad appreciate all opinions and feedback.  Thanks in advance everyone.

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If you want something that is almost portable and decent sound check out the following DAC with headphone amp. (limited to digital only)

Matrix Mini-i Pro 3 Wireless Bluetooth DAC/Amp – Apos Audio

You can keep this next to your seating position and use the WiFI for streaming (it has BT, Ethernet, etc,,). WiFi is not the most reliable streaming option but when it works it is good. I had this unit and gave it to my friend since it was so easy to use, and my friend does not need the hassle of complicated setups.

Now if you want to step up to the very best quality sound you should explore RAAL-Requisite’s headphones. You can even use your 2-channel amp to drive them (not your preamp).

 

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