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Use "regular" amp to power 'phones?
Is it OK to use a "regular" power amp to power headphones? If so, how? If not, why?
I realize that most amps are expecting to see a load around 4 to 8 ohms and most headphones would present a load of around 600 ohms. I also realize it would be silly to connect a Crown Macro Reference to headphones (perhaps to anything), but I'd explore small tube amps, perhaps SET.
I realize that most amps are expecting to see a load around 4 to 8 ohms and most headphones would present a load of around 600 ohms. I also realize it would be silly to connect a Crown Macro Reference to headphones (perhaps to anything), but I'd explore small tube amps, perhaps SET.
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