Headphone Output for Preamp Out.....

I have a integrated amp with no preamp out. How close does the headphone output come to being able to drive a tube amp with an input impedance of either 116Kohm rca or 270Kohm xlr (1KHz)? Out in left field or a possibility?

jomoinc05-01-2008 6:45pm

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elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,636 posts 05-02-2008 at 03:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Converting to XLR can be a problem. Different impedance. I've tried adaptors but they all produce a lot of noise and reduce the volume.
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,794 posts 05-02-2008 at 04:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The big issue you will run into is you will get a high level of hiss. Other than that it will work fine.