melting735 wrote:...I also need a set of unbalanced outputs to my headphone tube amp, Schiit Folksvagr. Option is that I can buy 1/4 TRS to dual RCA adaptors and use one of the front headphone output. I don't know if it's a bad idea because the specs of headphone outputs seem quite different from the rear outputs, such as output impedance. Is it going to lead to a downgrade of sound quality?
It’s completely OK to use the PH 1/2, PH 3/4 TRS outputs as Line Out.
The audio quality is exactly the same, and nothing will break.
There are some options how to switch between speakers and phones:
— I’d suggest to use PH 1/2 for the Folksvangr (Volkswagen 
).
Line Out 1/2 and Phones 1/2 have their own menu entries and full sets of parameters, like individual EQ and Level etc. - alternately, not at the same time of course.
These settings are memorized automatically.
You can then switch speakers/‘phones by:
• Plugging the PH 1/2 cable (not recommended with an amp connected).
• In the menu: SETUP / Options / Phones / Toggle PH/Line: “Ph 1/2”, or
• Assign this very function to a button on the Remote (recommended).
— Another method is using a stored “Setup” for each situation.
A Setup contains a complete device configuration, so you’re fully free how to configure ADI-2 for each situation.
Recalling Setups can be assigned to the Remote too.
This variant is fine once you’ve settled to certain use-cases, as changed parameters need to be actively stored to keep them.
In the experimental phase it’s un-handy.
— The final option is to sell the Folksvangr, use ADI-2’s excellent phones amp (OK - no tubes involved) and switch by plugging the ‘phones
Seriously - at least give ADI-2/4’s phones amp a try.
