Earphones driven by preamp RCAs?


What are the advantages/disadvantages of driving headphones off the preamp RCAs (my pre has no earphone jack)?

The eaphones have an impedance of 300 ohms. The preamp has an output impedance of 325 ohms, SE. For good listening, I need to turn the preamp volume to about 12:00.

Would a preamp with a phono jack, or a dedicated preamp do a better job?
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Showing 2 responses by avguygeorge

I have a 'phone amp. It has rca inputs-- I would just guess this is why they make HP amps. I'm curious to see what others say.