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Integrating headphone system

Hi all. Hope summer is treating everyone well. 

I recently added a XP-22 to my 2CH system. It does not have a headphone input/amp. What's the best way to add headphone listening to a 2CH preamp that does not have a headphone input while using my existing DAC and preamp?

I've read most users add a separate HPA by connecting to tape out. And thus use the HPA as the controller. The XP-22 has two sets of unbal. and one set of bal. outs. Can I use these to connect to the HPA and avoid clipping? I assume doing so would not mute the output to my speakers. I'm currently using one of the two bal. inputs set to unity gain to use a separate preamp that has phono input. 

Thanks! 

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oddiofyl
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Yes, Tape out or Fixed output is always the best way to connect a headphone Amp. My integrated has a headphone Amp built in but I prefer my Quicksilver HP Amp.  

I use Fixed out to the Amp with great results.   I just turn the volume all the way down on the Integrated to mute the speakers.  

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