Oldphrt said:
rainsoothe said:
Oldphrt said:
George said:
I've noticed that hi-fi enthusiasts often frown upon the practice of using a headphone socket as an audio input into an amp but I was wondering what the science is behind this? I have often used a headphone socket from various devices into my main amp and the result is usually quite acceptable. I was just wondering how using a headphone socket rather than a proper line out affects the sound quality?
Hifi enthusiasts generally care little and know even less about electronics so one can safely ignore them. For an illustration of this see the display of ignorance from foo cable fanciers on the power cable thread. If it works it's fine.
You can also ignore people who can't tell a ukulele from a trombone (assuming they even heard said instruments). An Aston Martin works. So does a Fiat Multipla.
I'm not entirely sure what point you are trying to make, but not knowing the names of instruments doesn't mean you lack hearing acuity or lack understanding in matters electronic.
It wasn't a matter of knowing the names, but indeed a matter of hearing acuity. But hey, if you can't hear differences, well done to you, less money spent. Doesn't mean the differences aren't there (not to imply that they ARE)
Also, I find it ironic that you belittle people for lack of understanding electronics, but seem to be unaware that headphone outs use different circuit then the one in the preamp (which goes to the line outs of an amp), and most amp manufacturers focus on the amplifier part of their electronics (except for headphone specific amps, of course).
The (apparently simple) car analogy is directed at "if it works, it's fine". Both cars work, but that doesn't mean that one is not better then the other. (of course, depending on your needs)