In need of a possible DAC/Headphone amp combo with this feature

[jonwb]

Hi... I have Neumann headphones and a Adcom/JBL monitoring combo. For a brief period, I had a Topping L30 II HP amp that I loved but I sold it when I knew I'd be changing interfaces. I'm going to be using a mastering-grade digital coaxial RCA output from a Lynx PCIe card and I need to run its signal to my outboard gear. My concern is that I don't want one volume control controlling everything. Is there a DAC+Headphone amp combo that can allow me to control the volume of my headphones & speakers separately?

I should point out the Adcom is "full power" so I definitely need its volume to be attenuated somehow. Either by the DAC's remote or volume knob. I have no interest in blowing out my JBLs

Thanks! (I hope the answer isn't obvious. My brain is kinda scrambled putting this new system together)

 

[Berwhale]

Do you mean separate levels output at the same time or just maintain different levels for HP and line out when switching between them? Many DAC amps will do the latter, including my Topping EX5.

 

[jonwb]

Hi... I needed separate volume controls without switching between the two. I decided to split the balanced analog signals coming from the Lynx card and run one set to a passive monitor controller (JBL) for the amp & speakers, and the other to a Topping L50. I ordered the L50 on 2/16 and it still hasn't come in yet

I'm getting by with a Topping DX3+ Pro for now using its coaxial input, but it just doesn't sound as good to me as the dedicated Topping HP amp "L" series does.