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Topic: what is the line output on the ADI-2 used for?

so behind the ADI-2 DAC there is "Line Output Left & Right" Balanced like are these large XLR connectors?

whats are these used for?

I have Audeze LCD2 headphones, can I used these headphones on this connector?>

thank you

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Re: what is the line output on the ADI-2 used for?

sorry some more info i discovered

The ADI-2 DAC has two unbalanced analog outputs that can operate with levels up to +15.5 dBu (+13 dBu with Volume set to +2.5 dB). The short circuit protected, low impedance line outputs are available as RCA jacks on the back of the unit.

A nooby question is, what is the purpose of these ZLR outputs?

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Re: what is the line output on the ADI-2 used for?

hobib_ali wrote:

what is the purpose of these ZLR outputs?

To connect to loudspeakers, studio monitors or a hifi stereo set or whatever loudspeaker you want.

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Re: what is the line output on the ADI-2 used for?

hobib_ali wrote:

so behind the ADI-2 DAC there is "Line Output Left & Right" Balanced like are these large XLR connectors?

whats are these used for?

I have Audeze LCD2 headphones, can I used these headphones on this connector?

Also definitely not intended for direct connection of headphones, with adapter cables it would work with some power limitations.

For headphones better use the front connectors, which have a dedicated power amp optimized to drive headphones.

hobib_ali wrote:

sorry some more info i discovered

The ADI-2 DAC has two unbalanced analog outputs that can operate with levels up to +15.5 dBu (+13 dBu with Volume set to +2.5 dB). The short circuit protected, low impedance line outputs are available as RCA jacks on the back of the unit.

A nooby question is, what is the purpose of these ZLR outputs?

XLR and RCA outputs are intended to be used with:

• Active speakers (with power amp built in).
• Integrated- or Power-Amplifiers, with passive speakers connected.
• External Headphone Amplifiers, e.g. special sounding tube amps or amps for special headphones like STAX Electrostatics that need their dedicated very high voltage amp.
• Mixing Consoles in the recording studio.
• All situations where a Line Level signal is needed.

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Re: what is the line output on the ADI-2 used for?

ahh i see thanks for clarifying that.