Headphone amp recommendations and advice

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Here's a question from a budding audiophile:
I have an amp (Cambridge Audio A3i) and CD player (NAD C 520) that do not have headphone jacks. While this did not bother me originally, I am realizing that there will be times when I wish to listen to music my spouse does not care for while she's around.
My questions are:
1. Would I need to use a switchbox to route the CD (analog) signal into a headphone amp, or is there a simpler (and less signal-degrading) way to do it? The C 520 does have a coaxial digital out, but that would only work with a DAC, correct?
2. What ($ 100-250) headphone amps would you recommend? I know Creek makes great gear, as well as Musical Fidelity. And would the Grado SR-60 be the best way to go on the headphones? I'm on a budget, so a $ 200-300 total would be my spending limit.
Thanks, I appreciate your input.
Egil

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Topic - Headphone amp recommendations and advice - EgilG 18:26:34 02/17/00 (3)

Re: Headphone amp recommendations and advice - Norm Strong 17:52:47 02/19/00 (0)

Re: Headphone amp recommendations and advice - Rathbone 20:15:16 02/18/00 (0)

How about the headphone amp you already have? - Jon Risch 18:36:58 02/17/00 (0)

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