Are there any class D headphone amps.

DaveX · « **on:** 21 Nov 2005, 10:05 pm »

I want a headphone amp that sounds as good as the Channel Islands D200 monoblocks. Is there any class D headphone amps out there. Thanks.

Charles Calkins · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Nov 2005, 11:58 pm »

If you found one it would probably cost $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Or a little more.

Cheers
Charlie

JeffB · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 Nov 2005, 12:01 am »

I believe Red Wine Audio can outfit a Clari-T as a headphone amplifier.
I would talk to Vinnie about it.

randytsuch · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 Nov 2005, 12:58 am »

You would probably need to rewire you cans, unless the have AKG 1000's.

You need to have seperate grounds, and not a shared ground that is standard with headphones, to use a sonic impact type amp.

Randy

lbo · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Nov 2005, 01:25 am »

why does it have to be class D?

Class D is mostly for efficiency and compactness (high power factor). Headphone amps are low-power devices so there really isn't as much of a need there as in say a 1kw power amp for class d.

DaveX · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Nov 2005, 02:06 am »

OK, let me rephrase the question.

What headphone amp would bring me the closest to the sound quality of the Channel Islands D200's monoblock power amplifiers. Thanks.

CIAudio · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Nov 2005, 02:13 am »

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What headphone amp would bring me the closest to the sound quality of the Channel Islands D200's monoblock power amplifiers. Thanks.

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