Is anybody doing it? I like my audio interface, but my cans are some of the more difficult models to drive, and when I use correction software it eliminates some of the headroom, leaving me right on the performance edge.

 

I would if I had headphones which were hard to drive. It would be a must.

 

I'm quite happy with this one:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08FC5D94X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Connected via the coaxial interface.
I use:
BD 1990
BD 770
AKG 712
AKG 612

 

Last edited: Aug 24, 2022

Very good headphone amplifiers are very expensive and it is cheaper to buy a new audio interface right away. I think headphone amplifiers are not a good solution. I don't know anyone who uses them. The Audient iD14 audio interface has very good headphone amplifiers and enough pressure. I used to work only with headphones (DT 990 Pro / 250 Ohm) and it was always loud enough.

 

Yes, I use jds atom with my hd650 on output 3/4 on my Motu m4. Before I had the Scarlett, my god what a difference there was so much headphone amp distortion coming out of that interface. Horrible quality.