All items tagged with headphone amplifier (131)
Mytek Digital Introduces Mytek Brooklyn AMP and Clef Mobile Hi-Res Audio Headphone Amplifier and DAC
May 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Mytek Digital Introduces Mytek Brooklyn AMP and Clef Mobile Hi-Res Audio Headphone Amplifier and DAC

The New York digital audio specialists from Mytek Digital have showcased two brand new products at High End Munich 2017, starting with the highly portable Clef mobile headphone amplifier USB/DAC with MQA, which the company previewed earlier at the High-Resolution Audio Pavilion at CES 2017. The other news is the launch of a brand new Class-D design for their newest amplifier, aptly called the Brooklyn AMP, following the same form factor of the Brooklyn DAC.
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Hafler Introduces HA75-DAC Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC
May 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Hafler Introduces HA75-DAC Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced the launch of the HA75-DAC, an audiophile-quality tube based headphone amplifier and USB digital to analog converter. Basically, Radial took its existing Hafler HA75 "vintage inspired" headphone amplifier, a 100% discrete class-A circuit with a 12AX7 tube drive, and added a USB Digital-to-Analog converter input with 24-bit/192kHz support in the same 14 gauge steel casing, making it a much more practical and complete unit in multiple applications.
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Sennheiser Introduces HDV 820 Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier
May 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces HDV 820 Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier

At the Tokyo Headphone Festival, held from April 29-30, Sennheiser showcased the latest product in its high-end enthusiast range: the fully balanced headphone amplifier HDV 820. Building on the accomplishments of Sennheiser’s first-ever digital headphone amplifier, the acclaimed HDVD 800, the German company now designed the HDV 820 to complement its electronics with an enhanced, higher resolution and ultra low distortion option that perfectly complements its high-end headphones.
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CEntrance Announces BlueDAC Wired and Wireless Portable DAC/Amp
April 27, 2017 by Joao Martins

CEntrance Announces BlueDAC Wired and Wireless Portable DAC/Amp

Promoted on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the new BlueDAC by CEntrance combines the top-notch audio quality audio that the company is known for, in a portable device ideal for smartphone users looking for the most convenient and complete, wired or wireless, personal audio solution. Promoted as CEntrance's most advanced portable DAC/Amp, the battery-powered BlueDAC surpassed the campaign goal after just one day and will now benefit from new stretch goals.
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RME ADI-2 Pro Anniversary Edition Ultra-fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz AD/DA Converter
April 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

RME ADI-2 Pro Anniversary Edition Ultra-fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz AD/DA Converter

Last year RME celebrated their 20th year anniversary and announced four new products at Musikmesse 2016. One of those new devices was the RME ADI-2 Pro, a feature-packed update to the RME ADI-2 that will appeal to both mastering engineers and high-end audio aficionados alike. With the ADI-2 Pro proving popular in both pro audio and Hi-fi circles, RME now unveiled their new RME ADI-2 Pro Anniversary Edition.
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Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI Audio DAC Brings High Resolution Audio to Mobile and Pro Audio Devices
February 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI Audio DAC Brings High Resolution Audio to Mobile and Pro Audio Devices

With demand growing worldwide for high-fidelity music content and playback through mobile devices, Cirrus Logic has introduced the low power CS43130 MasterHIFI digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with headphone amplifier. The new CS43130 DAC minimizes board space requirements, operates at 4x lower power consumption, supports DSD formats, includes a NOS Filter and 512 single-bit elements to eliminate unwanted noise from the signal and for best filter response.
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New THX AAA Headphone Amplifier Offers World’s Lowest Levels of Distortion, Noise and Power Consumption
December 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New THX AAA Headphone Amplifier Offers World’s Lowest Levels of Distortion, Noise and Power Consumption

THX, renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and electronic devices, has partnered with Triad Semiconductor to manufacture its revolutionary TSTHX-88 headphone amplifier ASIC. According to THX, the THX AAA Headphone Amplifier technology offers the world’s lowest levels of distortion and noise alongside incredibly low power consumption and it outperforms every other amplifier technology in the marketplace.
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Samson Launches New QH4 4-Channel Compact Desktop Headphone Amplifier
December 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Samson Launches New QH4 4-Channel Compact Desktop Headphone Amplifier

Samson Technologies announced the new QH4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier, designed to distribute audio to up to four individual headphones, each with its own volume control making it perfect for tracking multiple performers in a studio, podcast recording or recreational music listening. Its compact design makes the amplifier ideal for use with any studio or desktop workstation, as well as with laptops or smartphones when recording on-the-go.
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Audioengine Introduces New HD3 Desktop Wireless Integrated Speakers
November 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine Introduces New HD3 Desktop Wireless Integrated Speakers

Audioengine continues to show the audio industry how to combine good quality speaker design with the features demanded for contemporary lifestyles, making the best possible use of the latest technologies. The Texas-based company now introduced the HD3 wireless music system. More than just a powered multimedia speaker, the HD3 is a complete music system that allows users to listen to all of their music from any source — streaming wirelessly, digital downloads, vinyl, etc.
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HD-2: A Single-Ended Class-A Headphone Amp
October 18, 2016 by Jim Dungan

HD-2: A Single-Ended Class-A Headphone Amp

This Class A tube headphone amp project, which the author created for Vintage Audio, includes a 6SL7GT for the input stage and a 6AS7G for the driver, and is able to drive headphones with impedance at or above 64Ω. The article provides a full description of design fundamentals and some useful guidance on the construction process. The result, as the author describes, should be “a satisfying headphone amp that will provide years of enjoyment.” This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2008.
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