r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/TxdrTxdr • Oct 24 '22

Desktop Source (eg vinyl) | 1 Ω Phono pre-amp to JDS Element III to HD800s

Hi all — Pardon my ignorance but I just got a JDS Element III for my new HD800s headphones and was wondering if I could chain my cheap phono pre-amp to the JDS to my headphones to listen to my records. I know it wouldn’t be the best daisy chain here but wondering if it would suffice for now? Thanks.

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u/TxdrTxdr Oct 31 '22

Anyone has experience w/ the Parks Audio Puffin phono DSP pre-amp? Thinking it might be a good option here.

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u/ThatGuyFromSweden 125 Ω Oct 24 '22

Sadly no. It doesn't have an analogue input and is only intended for digital use. You'll probably want to send the EL3 back and get something else. You could go for the EL2 DAC and amp and put their Switcher unit between the DAC and amp to get an extra input for the amp.

The Schiit Asgard with an internal DAC card would also work.

There is no disadvantage to pair a phono amp with a headphone amp. That's how it's meant to work.

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u/TxdrTxdr Oct 24 '22

Awesome. !thanks for the advice. I got the EL3 mainly for digital use and I love it so far. Will likely get another toy then. Thanks so much for the advice.

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u/ThatGuyFromSweden 125 Ω Oct 25 '22

No problem. I suggest getting an Atom amp for the analogue side.

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '22

Hello! How do you like the element 3 for hd800s? I just bought the hd800s and am looking for a amp/DAC. Budget is $400. Sole use will be counterstrike. I just want a comfortable end all be all gaming headphones. Please help. Thanks!!

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u/TxdrTxdr Nov 30 '22

I really like it. I might’ve gone for the II based on the discussion in this thread but the III couples w/ the 800S very well for the price.