New Switch - Any suggestions

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Also dCS are using switch-mode power supplies:

The amplifiers are powered by a combination of linear and switch-mode power supplies

Why does dcs prefer external clock and internal power supply

Mind you, dCS use both linear mode and switch-mode amplification. Anyway in the Bartók headphone DAC: Amplification for headphones In the past, it has been common for dCS owners to use the existing line out stage on their unit to drive headphones, by making up a special cable to run from the outputs to the headphones. It actually does this job reasonably well – even though not designed for the purpose – with its low output impedance and low harmonic content and distortion, and its ability to…