Headphone Amps

Most listeners have never heard headphones at their full potential. That's because the headphone jack on the front of most components outputs a severely compromised signal. This integral headphone amplifier is normally an afterthought considered unworthy of serious design effort or expense. After all, how many consumers make purchasing decisions based on the quality of the headphone amplifier?

Audiophiles wanting a better headphone listening experience can choose an aftermarket headphone amplifier. This device will accept a line-level signal and amplify it enough to drive your headphones.
High quality headphone amplifiers have a discrete output stage (made from separate transistors) rather than an operational amplifier chip, and are fed from power supplies designed with high-end techniques and circuits. They also incorporate audiophile quality volume controls.

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Chord Chordette Toucan


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The Chordette Toucan is a high end headphone amplifier, designed to accept either an RCA, balanced XLR or digital input, with two headphones output sockets. Many Hi Fi systems now omit the inclusion of a headphone output making private or discrete listening a problem. Furthermore, the quality of many headphones outputs is substandard and included as a "last minute addition". Adding a high quality headphone amplifier will allow you to enjoy the best possible performance from your headphones.


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Sugden Masterclass HA-4 (HA4) Headphone Amplifier


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SUGDEN AUDIO are pleased to introduce their Masterclass Series dedicated Headphone Amplifier the HA-4. This very special Class A amplifier has been developed to extend the boundaries of 'near field listening' to a level of musical performance that istruly amazing.

The HA-4 has the ability to recreate all types of music in dynamic, detailed, transparent and harmonic performance, with every nuance retained. Euphonic performance which will enthuse and encourage the listener to enjoy Simply More Music.


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Earmax Silver Edition Valve Headphone amplifier


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The Earmax Silver Edition now in stock. With a superior high gloss metallic silver finish, Chrome-Plated valve cage, volume control and RCA connections. Super-Sized Power Supply, giving 7 times the gain of the Earmax Pro. Absolutely silent background, ultimate spatial definition. The finish has been greatly improved and the power supply is now physically twice the size.

With the exception of the valves this product is covered by a 3 year warranty.


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Creek OBH21SE Headphone Amplifier


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CREEK OBH-21 & OBH-21SE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS
Direct replacements for the successful OBH-11/11SE these latest headphone amplifiers from creek have been restyled with a brushed silver front panel and increased case depth, to keep in style with the rest of the Creek family of products. Both amplifiers now feature two headphone sockets.

The OBH-21 is a minature audio amplifier, designed specifically to drive two pairs of low to medium impedance (30ohm-300ohm) headphones from a line level source. The OBH-21SE is a high-end version using more expensive components and (OBH-2) power supply. It is more efficient to have a small amp to do this rather than waste the power of a full size one when only driving headphones.


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Creek OBH21 Headphone Amplifier


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CREEK OBH-21 & OBH-21SE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS
Direct replacements for the successful OBH-11/11SE these latest headphone amplifiers from creek have been restyled with a brushed silver front panel and increased case depth, to keep in style with the rest of the Creek family of products. Both amplifiers now feature two headphone sockets.

The OBH-21 is a minature audio amplifier, designed specifically to drive two pairs of low to medium impedance (30ohm-300ohm) headphones from a line level source. The OBH-21SE is a high-end version using more expensive components and (OBH-2) power supply. It is more efficient to have a small amp to do this rather than waste the power of a full size one when only driving headphones.


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Creek OBH-11 Headphone Amplifier


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The OBH-11 is a miniature audio amplifier, designed specifically to drive a single pair of low to medium impedance (30 Ohm -300 Ohm) headphones from a line level source.

The OBH-11 is compatible with any source at line level. For example: an average output level CD player can be connected directly to the input of the OBH-11, just as it could also be used in conjunction with a stand-alone pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier which doesn't have a headphone output.


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Stax SRM-727II


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The SRM-727II features non-feedback (NON-NFB) output stage for the first time ever in STAX drivers. Large current emitter follower Class A amplification circuit. This makes it possible to achieve a much more vivid and dynamic sound quality with frequency response raised to 115kHz. (from 100kHz)

A newly designed front panel with rounded corners in brushed finish.

The electrostatic method is a playback method which involves the installation of drive electrodes on either side of a high-polymer film diaphragm with a thickness of only a few microns into each of which a plus signal and a minus signal are fed. This means that XLR connection with a pure balance output CD player makes it possible to listen to the original sound permitted by the balance system without a conversion circuit.


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ERGO Amp 2 Headphone Amplifier


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Headphone-Amplifier ERGO AMP 2 for ERGO A.M.T. Air Motion Transformer headphones

The ERGO AMP 2 headphone amplifier distinguishes itself with its excellent reproduction-quality and functional fashionable design. The sound-quality is optimised with the Class A circuit and the Power- reserves guarantees a musical pleasure, free of distortion.
The ERGO AMP 2 has been developed for the ERGO A.M.T. headphones, which have been used for the fine tuning in a time span of over two Years and many hour long listening sessions.


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Lehmann Audio Rhinelander Headphone Amplifier


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The brand new Rhinelander headphone amplifier is based on the legendary Black Cube Linear by Lehmannaudio which is used by well known professionals like A.J. van den Hul, Andreas Spreer (TACET) and Maarten de Boer (The Masters). Now you can experience a huge part of the Linear's transparency, tonal balance and micro-detail and at only a fraction of the cost.

The Rhinelander will find its place in the highly competitive group of ambitioned budget conscious audiophile listeners. Available Now!


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Cary Xciter Integrated Headphone Amplifier


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This innovative integrated power amplifier was conceived to be a small desktop integrated unit, and designed to please the discerning headphone fanatic and the high-end audiophile alike. In the Cary tradition, it features a gorgeous cabinet, and has a subtle touch of translucent blue LED back lighting to complement the natural beauty of the vacuum tubes.


Although it may be small in physical size, it is imbued with the full spirit of Cary Audio. Its five watts per channel in class A triode mode plays much bigger than one might expect, and its sublime musicality is just what you would expect from Cary Audio. There is a standard quarter-inch diameter, three-circuit headphone output jack located conveniently on the front panel to pipe the music to your favorite set of cans. The circuitry is optimized to provide a good match for all high quality headphones from four to 400 ohms.


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Musical Fidelity V-CAN Headphone Amplifier


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The new V-Series from Musical Fidelity has no expensive metalwork, no brushed aluminium facia and minimal packaging - just very high quality electronics at very affordable prices. By concentrating solely on performance, rather than 'bling', Musical Fidelity has succeeded in producing the most worthwhile and affordable upgrades available to enthusiasts.

The V-CAN is a genuine state-of-the-art headphone amplifier. Most high quality headphones have impedance of around 30 Ohms. Almost all headphone amps have an output impedance between 50 and 100 Ohms. Because of their high output impedance they cannot drive headphones properly. Any sound they produce through the headphones is necessarily coloured, with distortion and non linear frequency response. The V-CAN is quite different. It's output impedance is 5 Ohms. This means it will drive any headphone available with ease. It will produce low distortion, ruler flat frequency response and complete linearity.


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Graham Slee Novo Discrete Headphone Amplifier


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The word "discrete" conjures up the high end and high end prices, but at £200 + VAT it's affordable by most, but the sound of this solid state transistor amp equates to tube headphone amps costing nearly 10 times that!
Whether you believe in global warming or not energy costs are rising at a terrifying rate, but as every audio enthusiast knows - leaving equipment on keeps it "burned in" and ready for action.


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Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear USB


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Headphone amplifier and single soure preamp with automatic input selection and USB priorisation


Features:
- Class-A output stage with zero global feedback
- excellent sonic performance
- USB-input for computers from USB 1.0 and upwards, works with sample rates up to 48kHz
- additional analogue input with RCA and 3,5mm jack connectors with loop through
- automatic input selection with USB priorisation


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Graham Slee Voyager Portable Headphone Amplifier


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The Voyager Portable Headphone Amplifier creates its own trend: Rather than cramming-in "Whistles and Bells" features, it simply concentrates on the sound, giving you sufficient options to get the best performance out of your music, on the move, in the office or at home.

The Voyager is purely analogue. It has no digital clocks to veil the sound. By keeping the DAC where it belongs - in the source equipment - it can bring out the magic in the music, whatever format it comes from.


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Pro-Ject Head Box MK II


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The Pro-Ject Headbox Mk2 is a robustly-built, high quality alternative to the often inferior headphone outputs found on many hifi systems.

Its heavy, metal case shields the electronics from other electrical noise, high-grade, gold-plated phono sockets and an over-sized transformer are supplied, ensuring the Headbox's superior sound-quality isn't lessoned.

Specifications
Power output 330mW/30ohms, 60mW/300ohms


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Ergo Amp 1 Headphone Amplifier


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Headphone amplifier For dynamic and AMT headphones

Headphone amplifier ERGO AMP 1
The ERGO AMP 1 was developed for all dynamic headphones with a standard 6,3 mm plug. The power output of 3 W ensures a clean, uncoloured distortion free music re-production. In/out Cinch sockets are provided. The amplifier can be attached to CD, pre or integrated amplifiers, as long as these have a CINCH output.

In particular


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Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear


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Our favourite headphone amplifier for use with Sennheiser's HD650's, achieving the very best possible sound from Sennheisers flagship headphone
Dynamic headphones vary far more than people realise. For the same sound pressure level the power needed with different headphone models can vary upto a factor of about 500! Impedances can be different to a factor of more than 20!

This is the reason why different headphone models have very individual requirements of the amplifier driving them in terms of voltage and current.


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Naim Headline 2 Headphone Amplifier


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The Headline is an amplifier designed to offer optimum performance from a variety of high impedance headphones.

Due to overwhelming demand, the Headline can now be ordered with a pair of RCA plugs in place of the 5 pin DIN. This is especially welcome to Nait 5i owners and owners of non-Naim preamps. Same price applies for both DIN and RCA types.

Fitted with a captive lead, the Headline takes its signal from the tape socket of any of our pre-amplifiers. It has its own volume control and is designed to be very, very quiet. It has the ability to drive most headphones to an adequate level (loud!) with low distortion.


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Pro-Ject Head Box SE


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Pro-Ject Head Box SE Headphone amplifier

Features
• Connections for two headphone sets with individual volume adjustment
• Permits connection of two further line-level sources to your amplifier
• Oversized outboard power supply included


Specifications
Power output 150mW/600ohms
Headphone connection>32 ohms
Output impedance 20ohms
Signal to noise 87dB ref. full output
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz/0,2dB (10Hz – 120kHz/-1dB)


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Graham Slee Solo SRG II Headphone Amplifier


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Headphone amplifiers as good as the Solo are few and far between. The Solo MKIII headphone amplifier is properly designed and doesn't need to resort to dodges like bass-boost and cross-feed that mediocre headphone amplifier designs use to impress the listener. The bass is powerful as it is, but is also incredibly detailed and natural. The stereo image has all the hallmarks of a high quality speaker set-up and even with the low cost Grado SR60's can project an image well beyond the earpieces.


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