All items tagged with headphone amplifier (134)
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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New ES9218 Sabre HiFi SoC from ESS Technology Introduces Highest Quality Audio for Mobile Devices
October 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New ES9218 Sabre HiFi SoC from ESS Technology Introduces Highest Quality Audio for Mobile Devices

ESS Technology’s patented 32-bit HyperStream II architecture was initially launched in its Sabre PRO DAC series (ES9038PRO) at CES 2016. Based on the same architecture, the ESS team now introduced the ES9218 highly integrated HiFi SoC combining Quad 32-bit stereo DAC channels, analog volume control, 2Vrms outputs and much more. The new ESS Sabre will be powering LG’s newest smartphone, the V20.
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Lucid Audio Delivers Enhanced Listening Experiences
October 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Lucid Audio Delivers Enhanced Listening Experiences

Lucid Audio, a subsidiary of a hearing aid company, is now turning up the volume on the audio entertainment device industry with its own smart technology applied on headphones and other wireless products. The company announced its new AMPED products that are able to enhance music and calls by providing users with up to 9x amplification of outside ambient sounds so they can hear exactly what they want, when they want.
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OPPO Introduces HA-2SE Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC
September 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Introduces HA-2SE Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

OPPO Digital introduced an updated version of its HA-2 portable headphone amplifier and DAC, the HA-2SE. The digital-to-analog converter (DAC) chip was upgraded to the ES9028Q2M, the top-of-the-line from ESS Technology’s SABRE32 Reference series for portable designs. The headphone amplifier is now also further optimized for very sensitive In-Ear Monitors, with a lower noise floor and higher signal-to-noise ratio over the HA-2.
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A Battery-Powered Class A Headphone Amp
August 18, 2016 by Rick MacDonald

A Battery-Powered Class A Headphone Amp

This project is based on Erno Borbely’s EB-602/210 single-ended pure Class A amplifier and is capable of driving headphones between 32 and 600Ω. It consists of two identical but separate amps laid out on the same PCB. The schematic is the same as Erno’s extremely popular hybrid tube/MOSFET line amp, published in Glass Audio 1/98. However, the dual triode at the input is replaced by a dual JFET (SK389). This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2004.
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Conexant Brings Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Inclusion to USB-C Headsets
June 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Conexant Brings Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Inclusion to USB-C Headsets

At Mobile World Congress Shanghai (29 Jun. - July 1, 2016), Conexant Systems introduced their new CX20888, an Audio Stereo CODEC that is the first single-chip solution to allow USB-C-compliant active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient noise inclusion in headsets. This new USB-C solution features an integrated ARM Cortex M0+ MCU and Class-H headphone amplifier, enabling new class of features for smartphone, PC and gaming headsets. Its active noise cancellation eliminates up to 30dB of external sound, for a clearer, more enjoyable listening experience.
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Prism Sound Introduces Callia DAC and Headphone Amplifier
May 13, 2016 by Joao Martins

Prism Sound Introduces Callia DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Prism Sound launched Callia, a PCM and DSD capable DAC, digital pre-amplifier and headphone amp, leveraging the company’s know-how with top sound quality solutions for professional recording environments, now in a format adapted for the home. Offering the very best in digital music reproduction, the compact Callia is a state-of-the-art unit designed with exceptional attention to detail for music lovers and audio enthusiasts.
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Questyle Audio Unveils New Premium Integrated DAC And Amplifier Combo At Canjam 2016
March 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Questyle Audio Unveils New Premium Integrated DAC And Amplifier Combo At Canjam 2016

Questyle Audio demoed its famed “Current Mode” powered audiophile systems in a new DAC/amp combo - the CMA600i - as well as even higher-grade Reference Edition components at the CanJam SoCal 2016 event in Costa Mesa, California. The affordable integrated DAC and amplifier CMA600i with balanced output is certainly great news for all headphone enthusiasts around the world.
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