Top 10 Best Balanced Headphone Amp
of November 2024
1
Best Choice
Audioengine
Audioengine
Audioengine D1P Portable Headphone Amplifier and 32 Bit DAC - Audio Switcher for Desktop Gaming and Music Lovers
10
Exceptional
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2
Best Value
Monolith
Monolith
Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules)
9.9
Exceptional
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3
FiiO
FiiO
FiiO Q3 Headphone Amplifier DSD512 | 768K/32Bit AK4462DAC with THX AAA amp Technology for MobilePhone &PC with (2.5/3.5/4.4mm) Output
9.8
Exceptional
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4
DROP
DROP
Drop + THX AAA 789 Linear Headphone Amplifier - Desktop Amp with Balanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA Inputs
9.7
Exceptional
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5
Monolith
Monolith
Monolith THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier Featuring THX AAA 887 Technology, Balanced and Single-Ended Inputs
9.6
Exceptional
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6
Dilvpoetry
Dilvpoetry
Topping A30 Pro NFCA Headphone Amplifier SE Balanced XLR Earphone Amps XLR 4.4mm 6.35mm Output 6000mW x 6000mW Balanced Headphone Amp for D30 Pro (Black)
9.5
Excellent
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7
LOXJIE
LOXJIE
LOXJIE P20 Full Balance Tube Amplifier Headphone Power Amplifier (Red)
9.4
Excellent
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8
Dilvpoetry
Dilvpoetry
S.M.S.L HO200 Hi-Res Balanced Headphone Amplifier Low Noise 4xPLFC RCA/XLR Input 6.35mm 4.4mm XLR Balanced Output HiFi Preamp Headphone Amplifiers with High Mid Low Gain Control for AO200
9.3
Excellent
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9
Burson Audio
Burson Audio
Burson Audio Soloist 3X Performance Balanced XLR Headphone Amp/Preamp
9.2
Excellent
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10
FiiO
FiiO
FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output
9.1
Excellent
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11
Monolith
Monolith
Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier - Designed by Alex Cavalli | 3.6 Watts Per Channel, Fully Balanced Amp
9.0
Excellent
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Audioengine D1P Portable Headphone Amplifier and 32 Bit DAC - Audio Switcher for Desktop Gaming and Music Lovers
HEADPHONES or SPEAKER OUTPUT D1P is a powerful yet portable 32-bit headphone amplifier and USB DAC with performance and features found in more expensive digital interfaces. It features low power usage, for portable hi-res music streaming from your phone or laptop.. MUSIC LOVERS AND GAMERS LOVE IT The D1P allows you to have a more inclusive gaming experience. Play solo with headphones or quickly switch to speaker output for multiplayer mode or to let your audience enjoy it too. It's size makes it the perfect travel companion to help you stream your online music services or personal libraries.. SMALL and PORTABLE Doubles as a portable 32 Bit DAC for Hi-Res music streaming. Works with cell phones, tablets and laptops, MacOS, iOS and Windows. Works with all online streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, ITunes Music, Deezer, Pandora and iHeart.. INCLUDES D1P Headphone AMP and DAC, RCA and USB-C cable, Microfiber bag.. WHY AUDIOENGINE Stellar US-based customer support and 3-year product coverage..
Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules)
The worlds most linear amp technology the THX achromatic audio amplifire THX AAA ensures the ultimate no-compromise Headphone audio experience. True balanced operation Each THX stereo amp module operates in a bridged configuration to maximize output power for each channel, each DAC operates in mono mode. Dual AKM 4493 DACs new flagship 32-bit stereo premium DAC. It supports PCM inputs up to 768kHz and a direct stream digital input of 2. 85. 611. 2 MHz. Balanced single ended Headphone output Compatible with all headphones and items. Tailor your sound Use the powerful digital tools to tailor the sound to your personal preference. Does your headphone have a little sibilance Set a peq to tame that frequency peak.
FiiO Q3 Headphone Amplifier DSD512 | 768K/32Bit AK4462DAC with THX AAA amp Technology for MobilePhone &PC with (2.5/3.5/4.4mm) Output
Utilizing AKMs new efficient AK4462 VELVET SOUND DAC and XMOS XUF208 USB chip allowing it to easily support decoding up to 768kHz32bit PCM and DSD512, the Q3 achieves excellent performance.. With THXs patented feed-forward error correction topology, the AAA amps have low distortion, high power and a pure, uncolored sound. Youll experience subtle details and shocking swings in your music effortlessly with the AAA amp in the Q3.. Multiple interfaces headphone jacks. The Q3 is equipped with 4.4mm2.5mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended outputs, allowing you to connect all kinds of headphones.Headphone output specifications 3.5mm headphone output port150mW 16, THDN1, USB IN160mW 32, THDN1, USB IN19mW 300, THDN1, USB IN.Balanced headphone output specifications 2.5mm4.4mm headphone output port180mW 16, THDN1, USB IN300mW 32, THDN1, USB IN35mW 300, THDN1, USB IN. USB Type-C input interface.USB-IF USB C compatibility certified meets standard transmission interface specifications to ensure the compatibility of its USB solution. Thesycon official USB Audio driver compliant with USB Audio 1.0 2.0 device class specifications. The Q3 can operate as a USB DAC when paired over USB with a computer. It can decode audio formats up to 384 kHz 32-bit PCM. No driver is needed for use with a Mac computer, while Windows will require a driver easily available from FiiO's website..
Drop + THX AAA 789 Linear Headphone Amplifier - Desktop Amp with Balanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA Inputs
The WorldS Most Linear Amplifier Announced At Ces 2018, The Drop Thx Achromatic Audio Amplifier Thx Aaa 789 Is A Linear Bipolar Amplifier With Feed-Forward Error Correction. Fatigue-Free Listening Made In Collaboration With Thx Ltd , It Features The CompanyS Groundbreaking Thx Aaa And Feed-Forward Topology, Which Reduce Distortion By 20 To 40 Db For Realistic, Fatigue-Free Listening.. Thx Aaa Technology Capable Of Driving Any Headphones, Including High-Impedance, High-Current, And High-Sensitivity Types, The Thx Aaa 789 Amp Transmits The Original Audio In Its Purest Possible Form.. Additional Features Each Channel Of The Thx Aaa 789 Amp Is Equipped With A Low-Bias Class-Ab Main Amplifier And An Auxiliary Error-Correction Amplifier, The Former Providing The Majority Of The Power And The Latter Providing A Realtime Low-Power Error-Correction Signal..
Monolith THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier Featuring THX AAA 887 Technology, Balanced and Single-Ended Inputs
The THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier THX AAA ensures the ultimate no compromise headphone audio experience by delivering the fidelity audio with infinitesimally low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption.. Three gain settings The amplifier features three different gain settings for optimal compatibility with all headphones. The lowest gain setting is the most appropriate for sensitive IEMs.. Balanced and single-ended inputs The amplifier features an XLR balanced input, plus 14in and 3.5mm single ended inputs to eliminate the need for adapters.. High grade CNC-milled aluminum with black anodized finish chassis material.. 50 kilohms input impedance.. Connector type 4-Pin Mini DIN.
Topping A30 Pro NFCA Headphone Amplifier SE Balanced XLR Earphone Amps XLR 4.4mm 6.35mm Output 6000mW x 6000mW Balanced Headphone Amp for D30 Pro (Black)
APX555B Limited Our Measurement Again The THD N of A30 Pro is no higher than 0.00006, which means the A30 Pro accurately restores 99.99994 of the original sound, what you get is what you input.. Pushing The Envelope A30 Pro uses the new specifically redesigned NFCA based circuit is optimized for terrific single ended performance. Massive paralleled high performance audio opamp architecture along with UHGF technology provides excellent DC and AC performance.. 4-PIN-XLR 4.4mm 6.35mm Output Since then, buying headphones does not have to consider whether the plug matches the headphone amplifier, because the A30 Pro already provides you all in a compact body, including 4-PIN-XLR, 4.4mm, 6.35mm.. 250 Cass A A30 Pro is designed with ample quiescent current. When the headphone impedance is greater than 250 ohms, itwill fully work in Class A operation.. SE BAL Input Pass Through When shutting down, the input signal is directly output to RCA or TRS without amplification, which will be more suitable for active speakers monitor speakers when the DAC has pre-amplifier functions. Even better when used with D30 Pro, the excellent noise performance of D30 Pro is not wasted..
LOXJIE P20 Full Balance Tube Amplifier Headphone Power Amplifier (Red)
Military grade 6N3 electronic tubes and carefully tuned circuits.Powerful drive circuit up to 600mW at 64 .. Fully balanced headphone amplifier,including balanced input interface.. Hi-End volume control NJW1195 produced by JRC Japan.. Use relay for mute control.Humanized operation with memory function.. Aluminum CNC,very fine workmanship..
S.M.S.L HO200 Hi-Res Balanced Headphone Amplifier Low Noise 4xPLFC RCA/XLR Input 6.35mm 4.4mm XLR Balanced Output HiFi Preamp Headphone Amplifiers with High Mid Low Gain Control for AO200
High Power Output SMSL HO200 not only can be used as a headphone amplifier, but also can be used as a Hi-End Pre Amplifier. At the output power of 16 ohms power up to 6W, 32 ohms at 3w. Low Noise Headphone Amplifier 4 x PLFC ultra-low distortion precision linear feedback circuits are used. Distortion as low as 0.00006, signal-to-noise ratio up to 140dB. Balanced Single-ended Output HO200 provides 4 core XLR balanced, 4.4 balanced and 6.35 single-ended headphone output interface respectively, to meet the needs of different headphones. Three-step Gain Switching Switch Using the classic toggle switch rotary button, there are high school and low three-step gain switching switch. More convenient to switch gain control, where the low gain is optimized for IEM only. Streamlined Design Anodized technology, external aluminum CNC machining shell, fine workmanship, ultra-compact design, simply the top of the desktop headphone system.
Burson Audio Soloist 3X Performance Balanced XLR Headphone Amp/Preamp
The Soloist 3X-Performance spits out 8000mW in XLR and 4000mW single-ended. Yet, it can drive headphones up to 110db sensitivity without detectable current noise. There is simply nothing like it in the industry. The key to this ferocious power and pitch-black background is 3 sets of Burson proprietary Max Current Power Supplies MCPS, delivering instant, abundant and clean energy to its fully discrete and Class-A circuitry.. The Soloist uses the legendary MUSES72320 volume controller. The same controller using by industry aristocrats such as the Pass Lab XP-30, the AVM Ovation and other flagship preamps priced for the fortunate few. Being a resistance ladder circuit, the MUSE72320 has perfect channel balance and separation, resulting in a phenomenal sound stage. When combined with three levels of gain and our input buffer stage, The Soloist matches any headphone and loudspeaker amplifier perfectly.. Less is more, and that is the truth even when using the best components on the signal path. Although the MUSE72320 is an incredible volume controller, well let you bypass it when your DAC or preamp already controls volume. You can also use the Soloist X to boost the driving power of your favorite soundcard while centralizing volume control from your favorite playback software or games. It would be the ultimate upgrade to any listening and gaming experience.. The Soloist is confident and self-assured, but it still plays to your preference. It encourages opamp rolling with gold plated DIP8 sockets on its signal path. With countless audio opamps out there, you have complete freedom to create a unique listening experience.. Never drawing attention to itself, the Soloist is not a flamboyant showman but a phenomenal performer that lets you discover your favorite tunes anew. It powers through any demanding work with precision, reveals micro-details which makes music magical and unveils the emotional core within the rhythms. With our blood, and tradition pumping through its veins, the Burson Soloist 3X returns to entertain a new generation of audience..
FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output
The most competitive and cost-effective desktop balanced DACAmp within the 300-USD range. Adopts the six-stage audio circuit as in FiiOs high-end devices, and features 2 AMKs latest AK4493SEQ DACs and dual THX AAA 788 amps. Supports multiple outputs- 4.4mm balanced out, 6.353.5mm single-ended out, as well as multiple inputs- USB, optical, coaxial and AUX in. Comes with versatile functions as well as robust output power- 1 THDN under BAL output, 2000mW stable output power, which can drive most headphones, including full-size headphones. Supports input selections, 2 gain levels and 3 output levels, and features RGB indicator lights that can display the working state and differentiate sampling rates..
Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier - Designed by Alex Cavalli | 3.6 Watts Per Channel, Fully Balanced Amp
LUMINOUS TUBES. THE POWER OF SOLID STATE. SPECTACULAR SOUND. As an embedded tubehybrid amplifier DC coupled in to out, no coupling caps, the Liquid Platinum gives you the beautiful sound of tubes together with the grunt of solid state circuitry to drive the headphones. It uses two 6922 tubes or exact equivalents, such as 6DJ8s.. SINGLE ENDED and BALANCED INPUTS and OUTPUTS With multiple inputs and outputs for balanced and single ended operation and easy front panel input selection, the Liquid Platinum is compatible with just about everything.. KEEPS ITS COOL. The Platinum is ventilated with two long, screened slots on either side of the top and large screens on the bottom to ensure that it is well cooled. Ensure your amplifier has enough space around the vents and is not in a sealed enclosure.. YOU'RE PROTECTED.The Liquid Platinum has a built-in, slow power on. It warms up the heaters first and then, after a short delay, brings up the SS rails and tube HV, protecting the internal circuitry during startup.. It also includes a connection delay to the headphones and an active offset detector, just in case an internal fault or source fault applies too much DC voltage to the output, it immediately disconnects your headphones.