Orchard Audio is expanding into the headphone market with the launch of Valencia, a class AB, balanced headphone power amplifier. Leo Ayzenshtat, the mind behind all the brand's products, describes Valencia as an ultra-high-performance design, able to drive the most demanding headphones while remaining clean enough to support highly sensitive ones. The project also represents Leo's first collaboration with experienced headphone reviewer Steven Ciofalo.
Orchard Audio is expanding into the headphone market with the launch of Valencia, a class AB, balanced headphone power amplifier. Leo Ayzenshtat, the mind behind all the brand's products, describes Valencia as an ultra-high-performance design, able to drive the most demanding headphones while remaining clean enough to support highly sensitive ones. The project also represents Leo's first collaboration with experienced headphone reviewer Steven Ciofalo.
"Valencia represents Orchard Audio’s first collaboration, joining forces with respected long-time audio commentator Z-Reviews. The unique transparent properties of Orchard Audio's line of speaker power amps – coupled with Z-Reviews’ industry insights and expertise – elevate audio engineering and deliver unparalleled performance and quality to customers in the headphone market," states Leo Ayzenshtat.
The Valencia design features a fully balanced power amplifier from input to output, featuring independent linear power supplies for each channel. The design also minimizes noise and distortion through circuit path simplicity in an effort to preserve the natural detail and nuance of music.
The Valencia is available in anodized black or natural aluminum finishes, to match the preferred setup's aesthetic. The modern, sandblasted aluminum chassis and unique angled fascia blend in with other high-end desktop gear or the Orchard Audio PecanPi+ Streamers. Specifications detail a 14dB gain with a >134dB SND (A-weighted) for an output power of 17W per channel into 32Ω. The Orchard Audio website details more power ratings for impedances from 8Ω to 600Ω. The design is also capable of powering high-sensitivity speakers, delivering 7 watts into 8Ω.
"We are incredibly excited to introduce Valencia to music lovers and enthusiasts," says Leo Ayzenshtat. “This amplifier embodies our commitment to delivering superior audio experiences, and we believe it will set a new standard in the industry."
For now, Orchard Audio is taking preorders on its website, with a discounted price of $1,599.95, instead of the anticipated $1,999.95 MSRP. Valencia will make its official debut in Chicago at AXPONA, with shipments starting in late April 2025. Valencia can also be seen at the NYC CanJam, February 22-23, 2025.
Headquartered in Succasunna, NJ, Orchard Audio is a boutique audio company founded in 2017 that already offers a variety of
top-quality amplifiers, DACs, and streamers, all meticulously handcrafted in the United States, to meet the needs of music enthusiasts who prioritize high-quality sound.
www.orchardaudio.com
