hooking up headphone amp

[papabearjew]

What is the best way to connect a headphone amp?  I have my Schiit Valhalla connected to one two of my Carver C-5 pre and volume set at about 75% on the C-5.  Does this sound right or should volume on C-5 be changed or the whole thing hooked up differently?  Thx

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

I would have thought that you would use a fixed output like a tape out and just use the volume on the Valhalla to control your cans.

[schwarcw]

I would have thought that you would use a fixed output like a tape out and just use the volume on the Valhalla to control your cans.

Yep!  The tape out is a good choice because the C-5 volume won't affect the tube amp.  If the Carver has an extra set of variable preouts, the volume control on the C-5 could be set to 40% - 50% and use the headphone volume to suit your taste. 

[papabearjew]

I have devices attached to both tape loops. That's why I used the second preout (zone 2) set it a bit over half way and used the headphone amp to control volume. Is the output of a tape out the same as the pre out turned to max?  I just never used a headphone amp before. Thx

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

Is the output of a tape out the same as the pre out turned to max?

I suspect that varies from pre to pre.   Best suggestion I can give is for you to check the volume from a tape out then set zone 2 to a similar level, whatever that may be.

[OldiesButGoodies]

No

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

No

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