All items tagged with headphone amplifier (128)

Volumio Introduces Motivo Flagship Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amp

May 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Volumio Introduces Motivo Flagship Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amp

Volumio, the Italian company that created the popular free music player, continues to invest in hardware and now announced the launch of a new flagship streamer and music player with a focus on user interface. Crafted to redefine the music experience, the Motivo streamer stands out with its 8" IPS multitouch display, being an integrated streamer\headphone amplifier based on the established ESS Sabre 9038 DAC and offering multiple I2S, USB, and S/PDIF digital outputs.

Centrance Brings AMPmini Class A Headphone Amp to High End Munich 2024

April 29, 2024 by Joao Martins

Centrance Brings AMPmini Class A Headphone Amp to High End Munich 2024

Announced in 2023 and already demonstrated at some of the recent CanJam events, Centrance is now closer to shipping its latest AMPmini, an 8-Watt compact headphone amplifier with a variable tube preamp that allows choosing the amount of tube tone to taste. This unique design perfectly complements the company's DACmini 2 balanced desktop DAC/amp, both featuring a compact aluminum chassis that is designed to stack with the Apple Mac mini or the new Mac Studio, to create a complete premium sound solution for the modern desktop.

McIntosh Launches C55 and C2800 Network Connected Preamplifiers

March 14, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches C55 and C2800 Network Connected Preamplifiers

McIntosh Laboratory announced the launch of its latest preamplifiers with updated connected features, the return of the Processor Loop, allowing to insert an external signal processor and an update Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) with support for 24-bit/192kHz and DSD512 files. The C55 Solid State Preamplifier and the C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, are both Roon Tested and offer 16 inputs, including HDMI ARC and a USB input for DSD and DXD 384kHz support, and a dedicated subwoofer output.

Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates

February 6, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates

Polish high-end audio brand Ferrum has announced the introduction of an improved version of its ERCO DAC and headphone amplifier. With the full reprogramming of ERCO's software in combination with changes in the analog circuitry, the Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 is one step closer to the performance levels of WANDLA, Ferrum's flagship converter. Available for $1,795 USD (or EUR) - considered affordable for high-end hifi - this upgrade is available for existing ERCO owners.

Analog Devices Presents New-Generation ADAU1797 Low Power Audio Processor at CES 2024

January 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Analog Devices Presents New-Generation ADAU1797 Low Power Audio Processor at CES 2024

Analog Devices is now sampling its latest audio processor and low power ANC codec, the ADAU1797. This high-performance device with integrated HiFi 3z and FastDSP cores is able to efficiently support front-end audio processing with beamforming and noise reduction, as well as neural network-assisted speech recognition (ASR) processing. An ideal, low latency, low power, three times more powerful processor for true wireless stereo (TWS) ANC earbuds and headphones.

Hifiman Debuts Goldenwave Prelude, Fully Balanced, Class A, Reference Headphone Amplifier

July 24, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Hifiman Debuts Goldenwave Prelude, Fully Balanced, Class A, Reference Headphone Amplifier

Hifiman, the most dynamic headphone and personal audio manufacturer from China, has announced a new fully balanced Class A desktop headphone amplifier, the Goldenwave Prelude. Originally released by the Goldenwave brand that was acquired by Hifiman earlier in 2023, the Prelude headphone amplifier (SRP: $2,499) is the company's reference headphone amplifier, and boasts several features that make it an appealing option for headphone enthusiasts and music lovers.

Audioengine New N22 Mini Desktop Audio Amplifier and Headphone Amp

July 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine New N22 Mini Desktop Audio Amplifier and Headphone Amp

Audioengine announced the new N22 Mini Desktop Audio Amplifier and Headphone Amp, updating the specifications from the original N22 launched originally in 2010. The audio company known for its decent quality and affordable home audio products has created a new design to fit today's lifestyles, by adding Bluetooth and USB inputs. The N22 Micro features a familiar OPA1602 on the power stage and an improved headphone amplifier that is able to drive a wider range of headphones.

Bluesound Launches NODE X Premium High-Resolution Wireless Multiroom Music Streamer

May 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Launches NODE X Premium High-Resolution Wireless Multiroom Music Streamer

Bluesound announced the launch of a special limited-run Anniversary Edition NODE X streamer created in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The NODE X, in a unique silver finish, takes the brand’s iconic NODE hi-res multiroom player and adds the venerable ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC, plus a truly high-end headphone amplifier driven by cutting edge THX AAA (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) technology with patented feed-forward error correction. The NODE X retails at USD $749 / EUR €799 and is now available.

Audioengine Launches 2nd Generation Hi-Res 32-bit D1 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

May 8, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine Launches 2nd Generation Hi-Res 32-bit D1 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

Audioengine, an innovative brand of affordable home audio products is now shipping its 2nd Generation Hi-Res 32-bit D1 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC. Engineered for music lovers on the go, the compact D1 is equipped with both USB-C and optical (SPDIF) inputs. The DAC is equipped with an ESS ES9018 DAC and an optical receiver ESS9018, offering a full-scale output of 2.0V RMS with an output impedance of 4.7 ohm, working with the most demanding headphones.

You Can DIY!: PhL-100 - Α High-Quality MM Phono, Line, and Headphone Amplifier

May 3, 2023 by George Ntanavaras

You Can DIY!: PhL-100 - Α High-Quality MM Phono, Line, and Headphone Amplifier

Focusing on a practical, hands-on perspective, George Ntanavaras, details the design and construction of a phono preamplifier for Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges and a Line/Headphone amplifier with two additional inputs and volume control. All the amplification stages are based on top-quality audio op-amps such as Texas Instruments' OPA1642 for the phono stage and OPA1612 for the Line/Headphone stage. Almost all the components of the device are contained on a single PCB for easy construction. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2022

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