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Headphone DAC/Preamps

I am putting a system together for headphone listening AWAY from my main listening room -- hopefully wired through CAT6 cable). I need a DAC/Headphone amp and Headphones. I have noticed that some DAC/Headphone amps use "mini" plug jacks for their headphone out jacks. Is there any disadvantage between those and a standard 1/4 inch jack?

Does anyone have any hands-on experience to recommend a USB DAC/HEadphone amp (with pre-amp output also -- in case I want to output to an amp and speakers at a LATER DATe)?
wdesbrow
beavis
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Wdesbrow

I can't say positively there is any significant difference between balanced 1/4" & "mini" jack. That's why adapters are made. Buy both & post results.
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b_limo
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P.S. I really like the Schiit Bifrost Multibit, Valhalla, HD650 route. This way you get a great headphone amp, a great dac (that's upgradeable as not to be obsolete) and the headphone amp has pre out so later on you can use it as a preamp (until you can upgrade to a dedicated preamp).

In my opinion this is the best way to go as far as sound quality, and flexibility for your future plans as well!
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glenn6478
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Try Emotiva.  100% money back guarantee. Rtn frt only if not happy.  https://emotiva.com/products/emotiva/dacs
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