Fidelice (by Rupert Neve) - Precision Headphone Amplifier - Official Thread

I just tested it, and the Fidelice RNHP definitely has a power-on transient (pop) that’s audible with headphones connected, and an odd woosh-pop sound if you power it off with them still connected.

The RNHP manual states:

We recommend powering the RNHP ON and OFF without any headphones connected. This promotes long-term, stress- free operation for the user, the RNHP and pair of headphones.

This is a bit dissapointing in a $1,195 amplifier. Even the $100 Schiit Magni 3+ and Heresy have muting relays to avoid this sort of thing.

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