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Getting started with Headphone system; what are the basics

I have recently completed my speaker based system overhaul and am turning my attention to a headphone based system for my office.

I have little experience in this area and am curious about the basic amplification needed.  Also hoping to re-purpose a LTA Microzotl in this other system.

So here is the basic question.  Do HA based systems require both a pre-amp and a power amp?  I know the LTA HA products are integrated but I wonder if I could go with separates to find a new role for my MicroZotl.

Thanks for the help.

rivinyl
soix
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I know the LTA HA products are integrated but I wonder if I could go with separates to find a new role for my MicroZotl.

I don’t understand this statement. Your LTA is an excellent headphone amp and you’d only need to add a source and headphones and you’d be good to go. Most people use integrated headphone amps rather than separates in dedicated headphone systems, and if you give an idea of what sound characteristics you’re looking for and budget you’ll get some good recommendations here to help get you started.

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larsman
2,221 posts
 

I think most headphone amps have at least a volume control and an input selector. All of mine do. I have external DAC's, though. 

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