Asus SenseAmp + custom amp... ?

[GenBanks]

Hey all, my new Z97 motherboard arrived, the Asus Maximus VII Ranger.

I'm planning on just using the onboard audio I think, but I have a question: I currently use K702 headphones with a custom built amp built by someone recommended through HardForum, I think it's a Pimeta 2.

However, it seems that the onboard audio on the Maximus VII has a built-in amp with a feature called 'SenseAmp' which "automatically detects your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in amp accordingly."

Will this cause any weirdness for my audio setup? And is the Asus ROG motherboard audio generally up to scratch for headphones like the K702s?

 

[HammerSandwich]

1) That setup should work fine. Senseamp will reduce output voltage when it senses the big current draw from a low-impedance load. Your amp acts as a buffer, so you should see max Vout.

2) I'm not qualified to answer.

 

[GenBanks]

Great, thanks for clearing that up!