Yes, I mean listening to it. The meters are awesome, and one of the main reasons I bought the V3 and sold my MiniMe. The built in Headphone monitoring on the MM seemed nice and a great feature for multi-tracking with it, but I only used it a few times. Its nice sometimes to be able to hear what the mikes hear when deciding where and what config to fly.
No, the V3 does not have a headphone output, but it does have analog xlr outs that work simultaneously with all of the digi outs (an advantage over the MM, which has only analog 1/8" HP out, but does offer USB out at different sample rates than the digi outs...)
So, yes, I agree, and want to monitor straight from the V3, I just haven't had chance to see how hot the Analog XLR outs are with a XLR>1/8" or 1/4" adapter for my headphones. I just figured someone here had already perfected this. I probably do some more research and post a question in the Preamp section if needed. Worst case the JB3 monitor option will work.