[Audioclyde]

I would like to drive my Audeze LCD-2's from the spkr taps of my amps (Mastersound Compact 845 SET, or alternatively my TBI Millenia); unfortunately with either I get lots of noise/hiss. I've read that using the Hifiman HE-Adapter might reduce the noise (as well as provide protection for the amp & cans).

Does anyone have any experience/thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Randy

[victor_cc]

I ordered the Millenia to drive headphones exclusively: hifiman HE-6 and Fostex T50rp Paradox.

Jan from TBI sent me a couple of resistor network schemas (similar to the he-adapter) to drive them properly.

If you are interested I will put the schemas here.


Cheers

[gjclaxton@gmail.com]

I use the adapter with a 300b set and a large 150 watt hybrid amp.  It works well and there is no noise at all.  You definitely need the resistors for a tube amp that is transformer coupled or you can damage the amp.  You can use another design, but the he adapter is pretty reasonable for getting started. 

Gary

[Noseyears]

As said before, DIY is a good option:

http://sound.westhost.com/project100.htm

Basically, an adapter prevents the amplifier from doing something bad to the headphones. You can vary the size of resistors depending on the amp output.