All items tagged with headphone amplifier (134)
Leema Acoustics Introduces High-Performance Elements Pre-Amplifier and DAC
March 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Leema Acoustics Introduces High-Performance Elements Pre-Amplifier and DAC

Leema Acoustics’ high-performance space-saving Elements range has expanded to include a new preamp with a high-quality DAC section, offering a wide range of connectivity for today’s digital devices. The new Elements Pre-Amplifier builds on the success of Leema Acoustics’ Elements integrated, adding a high-quality balanced output.
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New ESS ES9028 SABRE Mobile DAC & ES9603 Headphone Amplifier
February 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New ESS ES9028 SABRE Mobile DAC & ES9603 Headphone Amplifier

Among several new products recently introduced by ESS Technology is the next generation SABRE Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), the ES9028, featuring a new Dual-DAC architecture, and the new ES9603 Headphone Amplifier. Both are designed specifically for HiFi audio enabled smartphones and were used in Vivo’s recently announced X6 Plus Android smartphone.
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Apogee Introduces Symphony I/O Mk II Audio Interface for Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and SoundGrid platforms
January 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Introduces Symphony I/O Mk II Audio Interface for Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and SoundGrid platforms

One of the main highlights at the 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Apogee introduced its new Symphony I/O Mk II. This multi-channel flagship audio interface features the best AD/DA conversion, up to 32 inputs and outputs, and optional world-class microphone preamps. The new Symphony I/O Mk II also offers the choice of direct connectivity to Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD or Waves SoundGrid network.
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Pass Labs HPA-1 Class A Headphone Amplifier Now Available
November 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Pass Labs HPA-1 Class A Headphone Amplifier Now Available

Following its first presentation at CES 2015, Pass Labs has now confirmed availability for its highly anticipated new headphone amplifier. The HPA-1 is able to drive headphones presenting loads from 15 to 600 Ohms. It features a custom shielded toroidal power transformer feeding a discreet low noise regulated power supply, J-Fet input stages and Class A-biased direct-coupled MOSFET output stages.
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PreSonus HP2 Personal Headphone Amplifier Designed for Musicians In-Ears
October 27, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus HP2 Personal Headphone Amplifier Designed for Musicians In-Ears

PreSonus introduced a new battery-powered portable headphone amplifier, designed as a compact and practical solution for musicians and performers using wired in-ear monitors (IEMs) or headphones. Whatever the monitor signal available, the HP2 allows tailoring the exact sound balance required.
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Audeze Introduces New Planar Magnetic Reference Headphone
October 5, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Introduces New Planar Magnetic Reference Headphone

The all new Audeze LCD-4 planar magnetic technology reference headphones were introduced at RMAF CanJam 2015. The LCD-4 features Audeze’s nano-grade diaphragms and unique Double Fluxor magnet arrays for the most powerful magnetic flux density in existence, an incredible 1.5 Tesla! At RMAF 2015, Audeze also unveiled its new The King Headphone Amplifier designed by Bascom King.
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Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich
May 25, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich

During the 2015 High-End Show in Munich, Audio-Technica displayed a complete range of solutions for high-resolution audio enthusiasts, including its MSR7 and CKR High-Res headphone range, the AT-PHA100 portable headphone amplifier and the amazing Audio-Technica AT-HA5050H hybrid headphone amp, among other products.
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Build a Low-Voltage Tube Hybrid Headphone/Line Amp
May 21, 2015 by Pete Millett

Build a Low-Voltage Tube Hybrid Headphone/Line Amp

Here’s a simple, safe, inexpensive project for beginners and those who wish to “try tubes.” Meanwhile the project has been tried, tested, approved and improved, become one of the classic DIY audio projects from the author. This article was originally published in audioXpress magazine, November 2002.
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Apogee Groove Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC is Now Available
May 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Groove Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC is Now Available

Apogee Electronics announced the worldwide availability of Groove, a portable headphone amplifier and DAC for Mac and Windows computers. According to Apogee, Groove builds upon Apogee’s 30-year history of digital audio technology for music creation and “unlocks the highest possible quality of any headphones or powered speakers” for music listening.
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Alo Audio Rx New Headphone Amplifier Optimized for IEMs
March 31, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Alo Audio Rx New Headphone Amplifier Optimized for IEMs

At the recent CanJam SoCal 2015 event in Costa Mesa, CA, ALO Audio introduced the new Rx portable headphone amplifier, improving on its 2009 original design, now redesigned and optimized for IEMs. The new Rx employs a wide band integrated amplifier and push pull power supply, improved power filtering and ultra low noise floor.
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