Pwave as headphone amp?

Rob Babcock · « **on:** 20 Apr 2004, 11:56 pm »

I seem to recall someone here saying the Griffin made a great phone amp. Can anyone verify this? I think it only has a minijack- would you just have to use an adapter?

Figo · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Apr 2004, 12:16 am »

I've been wondering about the same thing. if it doesn't work out, vintage receivers are the way to go <$200.

NotoriousBIG_PJ · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 Apr 2004, 07:53 pm »

Which vintage recievers? The one I tried was WAY too bright...

Biggie.

hmen · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 Apr 2004, 08:25 pm »

I think I was the one who mentioned it as a headphone amp. I bought it out of curiosity. Originally I tried it between my AES/Cary preamp and Omega TS33 speakers. I then used it between my walkman and headphones when I was staying in a hotel. I'm now using it at home for my headphones out of the auxilliary output on my pre (no headphone output) and I'm very happy with it. It has a minijack. I got the the adapter at ratshack for $3.

Smeggy · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Apr 2004, 09:17 pm »

Definately!
I use the PW as my headphone amp and it does a great job. I fitted mine with a volume pot and crossfeed circuit but that's not essential. All it needs is the volume and it works as a great integrated amp through the RCA's. You can use an adapter for 1/4" plugs and it's powerful enough to drive all my 'phones to very loud levels without trouble. Sounds very nice too.

Figo · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Apr 2004, 09:36 pm »

old marantz/fishers/scott receivers can be had for under $100 most of the time. Most people seem to use marantz, but I bet a good scott tube receiver would sound even better.