{"title":"Headphone Amplifiers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shanling-eh1-desktop-headphone-dac-amp-silver","title":"Shanling EH1 Desktop - Headphone DAC\/Amp - Silver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShanling EH1 Desktop Headphone DAC and Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Simple Way to Bring Better Sound to Your Desk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Shanling EH1 is a compact desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Connect it to a computer, phone, or tablet by USB-C, then plug in your wired headphones for clean, powerful sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLarge knobs and simple buttons make it easy to use. There is no screen, menu, or app to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClear Sound from a Cirrus Logic DAC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe CS43198 DAC turns digital music into an analog signal. It supports high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512, so it is ready for many hi-res music files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower for Many Kinds of Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDual SGM8262 amplifier chips feed both headphone outputs. The 4.4mm balanced jack can deliver up to 1,015mW at 32 ohms with 5V DC power. A 6.35mm jack is included for standard headphone plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape the Sound with Real Knobs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeparate bass and treble knobs let you adjust the sound without an app. Add more bass to thin recordings, soften bright music, or leave both controls centered for the original balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks Beyond Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe RCA output can work at a fixed level for an amplifier or at a changing level for powered speakers. The rear coaxial output can send the digital signal to another DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall, Solid, and Easy to Place\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe curved aluminum body is only about six inches wide. It fits on a desk, shelf, or nightstand without taking over the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConnect your computer, phone, or tablet to the USB-C digital input. The EH1 can draw power through USB-C, or you can add a 5V DC power supply for its highest headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse the 6.35mm jack for a standard headphone cable or the 4.4mm jack for a compatible balanced cable. Select the proper output mode before connecting an amplifier or powered speakers to the RCA jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198 DAC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTurns digital music into a clean analog signal with hi-res support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDual Headphone Amplifiers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTwo SGM8262 amplifier chips provide strong, controlled output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBalanced and Standard Jacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConnect headphones through a 4.4mm or 6.35mm output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBass and Treble Controls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse real knobs to shape the sound without menus or an app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eRCA Line or Preamp Output\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConnect an amplifier or control the volume of powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTwo Power Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRun it from USB-C or add 5V DC power for the highest output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: Desktop USB DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDAC and Formats: Cirrus Logic CS43198; PCM to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 6.35mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMaximum Power: 399mW single-ended; 1,015mW balanced at 32 ohms with 5V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eConnections: USB-C input, RCA line\/preamp output, and coaxial digital output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSize and Weight: 156 × 90 × 36.5mm; 392.5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs the EH1 a pair of headphones?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. It is a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Wired headphones are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDoes the EH1 have Bluetooth?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. Digital audio enters through the USB-C connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs the coaxial connection an input?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. It is a digital output that sends the USB audio signal to another compatible DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan it control powered speakers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Set the RCA connection to preamp mode, then use the EH1 volume knob to control compatible powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e40+ Years of Expertise – Helping music lovers build better systems since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee – Hear it in your own system with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eReal Product Experts – Friendly advice before and after your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFree Shipping – On qualifying orders over $49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFlexible Financing – Convenient payment options available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45980368044205,"sku":"SHEH1-SIL","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/SHEH1-SIL_01_angle_2025__97169.1763049157.1280.1280_b61df9ca-69e9-4429-8b34-906e6f9e6409.jpg?v=1778165538"},{"product_id":"ifi-zen-can-signature-mz99-headphone-amplifier","title":"iFi ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMade for the Meze Z99 Headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 with its tailored ActivEQ is precision tuned to extract the last drop of sonic goodness from Meze 99 headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe original ZEN CAN, iFi's all-analog headphone amplifier, boasted the ability to drive tough headphone loads, a balanced circuit design, vanishingly low levels of distortion and versatile sonic tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 takes this to another level. It further improves the sound quality with enhanced circuit design, while maintaining the versatile features of the ‘regular’ version and adding something special – a custom EQ setting precisely tailored across the entire frequency response curve to make the most of a popular headphone model: the Meze 99 headphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe amp provides magnificent drive capability, delivering 1600mW (7.2V) into 32 ohms from the single-ended output, with 15V+ available to loads of 600 ohms or more through the balanced output. The ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 delivers monumentally low distortion, rich sonic detail, and mesmerizing dynamics, and the ability to drive all manner of headphones with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eiFi's ActivEQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi's ActivEQ feature combines active and passive components to create a specific EQ curve to suit a particular pair of headphones. This is performed in the analog domain without adding any additional noise or distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Meze 99 Classics are revered the world over for their exceptional tonality and dynamic expression. They are loved by artists and audio enthusiasts alike. The ZEN CAN Signature MZ99, with the perfectly matched ActivEQ mode, adjusts the treble for more ‘vivaciousness’, and the enhanced mid-low bass extracts the last drop of sonic goodness from the Meze 99 Classics. The Meze 99 Classics and ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 performance is simply magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e99 is the Magic Number\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSelecting the MZ99 button on the ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 calibrates its signal to complement the headphone’s response characteristics right across the frequency range. This then tunes its performance to work with Meze 99 headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 does not only work with the Meze 99 Classics, but also with the Meze 99 Neo and the Meze 99 by Drop. As with iFi's previous ZEN CAN Signature models, this feature can be switched on or off. Without ActivEQ engaged, the ZEN CAN Signature MZ99’s performance will bring out the best in all other headphones and in-ear monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePowerMatch and XSpace Technologies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 has four gain settings in six dB steps – 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18db. iFi calls this PowerMatch. This enables the amp to precisely suit the connected headphones. Unity gain (0dB) is useful to ensure low noise with sensitive in-ear monitors, while the higher gain settings make the most of tougher headphone loads, delivering excellent dynamic headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iFi XSpace analog processing mode compensates for the ‘in-head localization’ effect that can occur when using headphones to listen to music that was mixed using a pair of speakers. It widens the headphone soundstage to deliver a more spacious and speaker-like experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced is Better\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99’s circuitry is a balanced, symmetrical dual-mono design, a topology usually reserved for high-end headphone amps. A number of key elements trickle down from the discrete Class A circuitry developed for iFi’s flagship headphone amplifier, the Pro iCAN. Key components have been upgraded to enhance performance in line with the improvements made to the ZEN CAN Signature MZ99, including the use of Panasonic OS-CON and Elna Silmic II capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStay Connected\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 offers stereo RCA and 3.5mm single-ended inputs, plus a balanced 4.4mm Balanced input. There is also a 4.4mm balanced output so you can connect to power amps equipped with a balanced input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt features a pair of headphone outputs – a 6.3mm output for headphones that have a standard single-ended connector (compatible with all headphones), and a 4.4mm Balanced output for headphones offering balanced connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAn increasing number of high-quality headphones and in-ear monitors either come so equipped or give the option of detaching the cable and upgrading to a 4.4mm Balanced connector, and this output makes the most of them (it is particularly recommended for high-impedance headphones).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980579168429,"sku":"NEW-IFZCSMZ99","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45980579201197,"sku":"DEMO-IFZCSMZ99","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45980579233965,"sku":"OPEN-IFZCSMZ99","price":249.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cosmetically Blemished","offer_id":45980579266733,"sku":"BLEM-IFZCSMZ99","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Factory Refreshed","offer_id":45980579299501,"sku":"RFRB-IFZCSMZ99","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/IFZCSMZ99_02-Large__38678.1695214669.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778113559"},{"product_id":"woo-audio-wa11-topaz-headphone-amplifier-and-dac-black","title":"Woo Audio WA11 Topaz Headphone Amplifier and DAC - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Quality That Rivals Desktop System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt all started when Woo Audio was developing the WA8 Eclipse. Woo designers learned that in order to reduce the size greatly, the circuitry needed to use transistors. Introducing the WA11 Topaz, an ultra-compact, high-performance, solid-state headphone amplifier and DAC. It was developed over the course of three years of intensive research with nine working prototypes deployed in real-world applications. The WA11 Topaz delivers an audiophile sound quality that rivals many desktop systems and includes the features users dream of having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe performance, capability, and flexibility of the WA11 Topaz will change the way you enjoy music and change the definition of what a hi-fi system should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA11 Topaz earned a \"Recommended\" award from \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"The WA11 is one of the rare portable products that really knows how to handle the more complex to drive cans. It brings a performance to the table that’s in the class of desktop gear.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Topaz is an impressive DAC\/Amp that has been a pleasure to explore. If you’re in the market for an excellent transportable solution that drives any headphones under the sun, you have to give the WA11 serious consideration. If you can, go to your closest dealer and try it for yourself and let it convince you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFully Balanced Headphone Amp Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWeighing one pound and measuring one inch thick, the WA11 Topaz is a battery-powered, fully-balanced headphone amplifier and DAC running in a Class-A topology. It is capable of driving the most demanding full-size headphones while maintaining an ultra-low noise floor for reference in-ear monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor superb sound quality, the Topaz uses a premium TKD four-channel balanced potentiometer. The headphone outputs consist of a 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced jack and a 1\/4\" TRS unbalanced jack for use with full-size headphones. User selectable HI or LO power level output ensures compatibility with the widest range of 'phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Extreme High-End Sound in a Portable Size\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Woo Audio WA11 Topaz demonstrates extreme high-end sound in a portable size is possible,\" notes Steve Guttenberg, \u003cem\u003eCNET.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 16, 2019. \"At least for audiophiles who've already invested in top-quality headphones they would like to enjoy on-the-go, at home or office. Wherever you go, the WA11 will bring out the best in your headphones.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Woo Audio’s WA11 is the little amp\/DAC that could. While the Topaz is not fully the equal of Woo’s own ultra-high-end electronics, it conveys so much of their overall sound and feel for such a sensible price that it is surely destined to be a winner,\" reports Chris Martens, \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, October 4, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePowerful DSD-Capable ESS Sabre DAC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DAC is an ESS Sabre ES9018M capable of decoding PCM up to 24-bit\/384kHz and up to DSD128. There is also a 4.4mm balanced input for use with balanced sources such as a modern digital-audio-player (DAP), home CD player, or DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe future of USB connections is the USB Type-C port. And WA11 Topaz has two of them - one for data, one for charging, and the ports are USB 2.0 compatible. The separate charging and data connections allow you to listen to music while simultaneously recharging the internal battery. This feature extends the industry leading figure of seven hours of playtime immensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe XMOS xCORE-AUDIO asynchronous clocking USB is compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and iOS devices (with Apple CCK or Android OTG adapter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Delivers Clear, Clean Sound Quality\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Woo Audio WA11 Topaz delivers clear, clean sound quality,\" observes Rob Boffard, \u003cem\u003ethemasterswitch.com\u003c\/em\u003e, March 21, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The design and build quality of the WA11 Topaz is outstanding, with sensible controls and a real premium feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woo Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980588769453,"sku":"NEW-WAWA11-BLK","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45980588802221,"sku":"DEMO-WAWA11-BLK","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/WAWA11_1-BLK-Large__92963.1696520771.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778127038"},{"product_id":"wood-audio-wa5-le-headphone-amplifier-with-premium-parts-silver","title":"Wood Audio WA5 LE Headphone Amplifier with Premium Parts - Silver","description":"\u003ch3\u003e'Premium Parts' Version of \"Most Versatile and Pleasurable Headphone Amp Ever\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHandcrafted in New York since 2008, the latest 2015 edition of Woo Audio’s WA5 headphone amp is a prominent example of trickle down technology. Woo Audio’s engineers were able to apply much of the no-compromise design philosophy from its flagship product, the WA234 MONO, which is the world’s first dual chassis monoblock stereo headphone amp and integrated amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLike its flagship big brother, the WA5-LE relies an all-tube design for its exquisite sound quality, utilizing the 6SN7 tube for the driver, a 300B tube for power, and a 274B tube for the rectifier. The WA5-LE provides up to 8 watts of power output into four-pin XLR and 1\/4” stereo headphone outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e'Premium Parts' Version\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis 'Premium Parts' version of the WA5-LE uses audiophile-grade ultra premium internal parts that bring it up to the highest possible performance level. These consist of V-Cap input coupling caps (matched pair 0.15uf\/600V), Blackgate bypass 6SN7 cathode caps (150uf\/350V), Jensen decoupling caps (100u\/500V), and Jensen voltage filtering caps (220uf\/450V).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Extraordinary\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The WA5LE may be the most versatile and pleasurable headphone amp I’ve used. Every headphone I threw at it, it caught and made sound extraordinary,\" raves Scott Hull in a \u003cem\u003ePart-time Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e review for September 27, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Is there any better headphone amp out there?\" asks Redcarmoose in his \u003cem\u003eHead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e review for May 17, 2011 on a previous version of the WA5-LE. \"The difference is like the subtle space between notes or the space and decay between the rhythm, but there is something else that is there, maybe it’s the 300bs, a smoothness, a velvety feeling like touching cloth, a softness that I have come to like and be addicted to.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Power and Configurability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThanks to its high power and its configurability, the WA5-LE will drive any pair of headphones you can realistically expect to find anywhere on the planet, and it will make them sound their absolute best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe marquee feature of the WA5-LE consists of user-selectable High\/Low Power, High\/Low Impedance, and High\/Low level Output switches located on the front panel. Using these switches in conjunction allows you to precisely optimize the synergy between your headphone amplifier and headphones to achieve the ideal pairing. With the WA5-LE, the glorious, sweet sound of the 300B vacuum tube has never been so accessible or so versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSingle-ended Triode Class A Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA5-LE uses a single-ended triode, Class A, output transformer-coupled design for clean, clean, lush, and lifelike audio. The highly regulated power supply uses a pair of 274B tubes to provide the ultimate in quiet performance that can only be achieved with this kind of meticulous design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll-Tube Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUnlike many so-called vacuum tube headphone amps that are actually a hybrid design and use a tube to sweeten a solid state design, the WA5-LE takes a purist approach. It uses a 100-percent all tube design, relying on discrete components rather than transistors and ICs and with point-to-point wiring. This is audio done the Golden Age, old school way, but with state-of-the art sensibilities for premium performance with any source material, whether you listen to vinyl or like to stream hi-res digital music files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eInputs consist of one pair of balanced XLRs and one pair of unbalanced RCAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWoo Audio takes great pride in the fact that its products are assembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA from foreign and domestic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNote: AC power cord and audio cables are not included; power supply umbilical cord is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woo Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980590080173,"sku":"NEW-WAWA5LEPP-SIL","price":5699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/WAWA5LE_01_SIL_2023__18655.1696447584.1280.1280_a2fdffc4-1d65-44a7-970d-e93b2afbd6ca.jpg?v=1778099740"},{"product_id":"shanling-eh1-desktop-headphone-dac-amp-black","title":"Shanling EH1 Desktop Headphone DAC\/Amp - Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShanling EH1 Desktop Headphone DAC and Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Simple Way to Bring Better Sound to Your Desk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Shanling EH1 is a compact desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Connect it to a computer, phone, or tablet by USB-C, then plug in your wired headphones for clean, powerful sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLarge knobs and simple buttons make it easy to use. There is no screen, menu, or app to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClear Sound from a Cirrus Logic DAC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe CS43198 DAC turns digital music into an analog signal. It supports high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512, so it is ready for many hi-res music files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower for Many Kinds of Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDual SGM8262 amplifier chips feed both headphone outputs. The 4.4mm balanced jack can deliver up to 1,015mW at 32 ohms with 5V DC power. A 6.35mm jack is included for standard headphone plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape the Sound with Real Knobs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeparate bass and treble knobs let you adjust the sound without an app. Add more bass to thin recordings, soften bright music, or leave both controls centered for the original balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks Beyond Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe RCA output can work at a fixed level for an amplifier or at a changing level for powered speakers. 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It fits on a desk, shelf, or nightstand without taking over the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConnect your computer, phone, or tablet to the USB-C digital input. The EH1 can draw power through USB-C, or you can add a 5V DC power supply for its highest headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse the 6.35mm jack for a standard headphone cable or the 4.4mm jack for a compatible balanced cable. Select the proper output mode before connecting an amplifier or powered speakers to the RCA jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198 DAC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTurns digital music into a clean analog signal with hi-res support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDual Headphone Amplifiers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTwo SGM8262 amplifier chips provide strong, controlled output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBalanced and Standard Jacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConnect headphones through a 4.4mm or 6.35mm output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBass and Treble Controls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse real knobs to shape the sound without menus or an app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eRCA Line or Preamp Output\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConnect an amplifier or control the volume of powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTwo Power Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRun it from USB-C or add 5V DC power for the highest output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: Desktop USB DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDAC and Formats: Cirrus Logic CS43198; PCM to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 6.35mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMaximum Power: 399mW single-ended; 1,015mW balanced at 32 ohms with 5V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eConnections: USB-C input, RCA line\/preamp output, and coaxial digital output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSize and Weight: 156 × 90 × 36.5mm; 392.5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs the EH1 a pair of headphones?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. It is a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Wired headphones are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDoes the EH1 have Bluetooth?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. Digital audio enters through the USB-C connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs the coaxial connection an input?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. It is a digital output that sends the USB audio signal to another compatible DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan it control powered speakers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Set the RCA connection to preamp mode, then use the EH1 volume knob to control compatible powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e40+ Years of Expertise – Helping music lovers build better systems since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; 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line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"what-you-need-to-know\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"the-m-dacs-true-successor\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe M-DAC’s True Successor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThe Audiolab D9 DAC and Headphone Amplifier carries one of the most storied names in digital audio into a new generation. Heir to Audiolab’s legendary M-DAC, the D9 builds a flagship ESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO converter, a true digital preamplifier, and a dedicated headphone amplifier into one handsome aluminum chassis—crowned by a color display with classic VU meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eAudiolab describes it best: the D9 is essentially their acclaimed 9000N streaming DAC with the streaming stripped out—same converter, same master clock, same Class A post-DAC circuitry—at well under half the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"flagship-8-channel-conversion\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFlagship 8-Channel Conversion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThe ES9038PRO is ESS’s top 32-bit converter, and the D9 uses all eight of its channels in a fully balanced configuration. With HyperStream II architecture and ESS’s Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the D9 achieves distortion below 0.001% and signal-to-noise beyond 123dB from its balanced outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eVia USB it plays PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512, with five selectable reconstruction filters and optional upsampling to fine-tune the presentation to your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"a-true-digital-preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eA True Digital Preamplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eBoth the RCA and balanced XLR outputs switch between fixed and variable level, so the D9 can drive a power amplifier or active speakers directly—volume controlled from the front panel or the included remote. Dual 12V triggers integrate it neatly with the rest of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"dedicated-headphone-amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eDedicated Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eA current-feedback headphone stage delivers 600mW into headphones from 20 to 600 ohms through the front ¼-inch jack, with the same clean, composed character as the line stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"connections-for-every-source\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eConnections for Every Source\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eTwo coaxial, two optical, and a professional AES\/EBU input welcome CD transports and digital sources; the USB-B input handles hi-res from your computer; a USB-A port plays files from drives; and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD and LDAC covers casual listening. A crisp 2.8-inch color IPS display shows format, metadata, and those addictive VU meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"building-your-system\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003ePair the D9 with a CD transport like Audiolab’s 9000CDT via coax or AES, feed it hi-res from your computer over USB, and run it as the preamp straight into a power amplifier or active speakers. It’s a complete digital front end in one box—backed by a 3-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features-specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO Converter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll eight channels in fully balanced configuration—flagship conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHi-Res Playback to 32-Bit\/768kHz and DSD512\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive selectable filters plus optional upsampling via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTrue Preamp Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFixed\/variable RCA and balanced XLR outputs drive amps directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCurrent-Feedback Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e600mW for headphones from 20 to 600 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eComprehensive Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoax, optical, AES\/EBU, USB-B, USB-A drive playback, and Bluetooth with LDAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eColor Display with VU Meters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.8-inch IPS screen with metadata and analog-style meter modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: DAC \/ Digital Preamplifier \/ Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eConverter: ESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO (8-channel balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePCM Support: Up to 32-bit\/768kHz (USB); 24-bit\/192kHz (Coax, Optical, AES)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDSD Support: Up to DSD512 via USB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTHD: Less than 0.001% (1kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSignal-to-Noise: Greater than 123dB (A-weighted, XLR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDigital Inputs: 2x Coax, 2x Optical, AES\/EBU, USB-B, USB-A (drive playback)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBluetooth: 5.1 with aptX, aptX HD, LDAC (receive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOutputs: RCA and Balanced XLR (fixed or variable), Coax and Optical Pass-Through, 2x 12V Trigger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Output: ¼-inch, 600mW (20–600 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDisplay: 2.8-inch Color IPS with VU Meter Modes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRemote: Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDimensions: 10.9“W x 3.5”H x 12.4\"D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeight: 9.3 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFinishes: Black or Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWarranty: 3 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDo I need a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The D9’s RCA and balanced XLR outputs switch to variable mode, letting it drive a power amplifier or active speakers directly with full remote volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHow does the D9 compare to the Audiolab D7?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe D9 steps up to the flagship 8-channel ES9038PRO converter, adds an AES\/EBU input, LDAC Bluetooth, a color display, and an internal toroidal power supply in a full-width chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHow does it compare to the Audiolab 9000N?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 9000N adds network streaming and an app. The D9 shares its converter, master clock, and Class A post-DAC circuitry—so if you already have a streamer or use a computer, the D9 delivers the same conversion quality for far less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWho is the D9 designed for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s ideal for listeners building a serious digital front end around a CD transport, computer, or existing streamer—and anyone who’s wanted an M-DAC successor worthy of the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; 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line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"what-you-need-to-know\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"X1031d48000966b4b4e3336044354ad8b40f6f66\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWoo Audio’s Flagship: Two Chassis, Nine Tubes, No Compromises\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThe Woo Audio WA33 is the flagship statement from America’s premier tube headphone amplifier builder—a fully balanced, all-tube, pure Class A design spread across two massive chassis and hand-built in New York. It functions brilliantly as both a reference headphone amplifier and a true balanced stereo preamplifier, and it holds The Absolute Sound’s Editors’ Choice Award to prove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eAvailable in black or silver anodized aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"all-tube-fully-balanced-pure-class-a\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eAll-Tube, Fully Balanced, Pure Class A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eNine tubes do all the work: four 2A3 directly heated triode power tubes, four 6C45 drivers, and a 5U4G rectifier, arranged in a fully balanced push-pull Class A circuit. Signal passes through hand-wound output transformers made in-house, connected by point-to-point wiring—no circuit boards in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eThe sound reviewers describe is glorious: rich, naturally detailed tonal balance with explosive dynamics and powerful, extended bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"two-chassis-one-amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eTwo Chassis, One Amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThe power supply lives in its own chassis, keeping transformer noise away from the delicate audio circuits. Woo’s Internal Coupling Architecture joins the two cases directly—no external umbilical cord—so the WA33 installs as one seamless unit while preserving true dual-chassis isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"power-for-any-headphone-made\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ePower for Any Headphone Made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eWith up to 10 watts per channel into 32 ohms, the WA33 drives the world’s most demanding headphones—HiFiMan Susvara, Abyss AB-1266—with power and control reviewers call absolutely stunning. High\/low impedance and level switches tailor the output from whisper-quiet operation with sensitive in-ears to full grunt for inefficient planars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eThe current version even adds a direct current-drive output for true-ribbon headphones—a world first, eliminating the usual interface box. Total range: 0.038 to 600 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"four-headphone-outputs\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFour Headphone Outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThe front panel offers a 4-pin XLR balanced output, a 4.4mm balanced Pentaconn, a 6.3mm single-ended jack, and the dedicated TR ribbon output—every connection standard, no adapters required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"a-true-balanced-preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eA True Balanced Preamplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThis is no afterthought output jack: the WA33 delivers up to 10V balanced from 50-ohm XLR preamp outputs, with two balanced XLR inputs plus RCA to serve a complete system. The Absolute Sound put it plainly: it’s “a balanced linestage preamplifier suitable for use in the finest audio systems”—and imagined audiophiles using it as the reference linestage in systems costing far more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"Xcdcf173878ceebde82ee33befa2a29e668657cf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eCritically Acclaimed at the Highest Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eBeyond The Absolute Sound’s Editors’ Choice Award, the WA33 earned Part-Time Audiophile’s Editors’ Choice Buyer’s Guide nod (“it might just be the best”), while Audio Bacon called it “the best tube headphone amplifier I’ve ever heard” and Enjoy the Music concluded it “will be able to transport them to another world… That the WA33 can double as a preamplifier is icing on the cake.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"building-your-system\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eFeed the WA33 from a reference balanced DAC via its XLR inputs, and let it pull double duty: headphones by night, balanced preamp into your power amplifier by day. The self-biasing circuit welcomes tube rolling—premium 274B rectifiers are a favorite upgrade—and the PTFE sockets are built for a lifetime of swaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eGive the tubes open airflow, place it within reach (volume is on the gorgeous TKD potentiometer—no remote), and plan a sturdy shelf: the pair weighs 54 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features-specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFully Balanced All-Tube Class A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePush-pull 2A3 directly heated triodes, transformer-coupled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTwo-Chassis Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeparate power supply with Internal Coupling Architecture—no umbilical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eUp to 10 Watts per Channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrives everything from sensitive IEMs to Susvara and Abyss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFour Headphone Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4-pin XLR, 4.4mm balanced, 6.3mm, and direct-drive ribbon output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTrue Balanced Preamplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10V XLR outputs worthy of reference two-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHand-Built in New York\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoint-to-point wiring, hand-wound transformers, TKD volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: Headphone Amplifier \/ Balanced Stereo Preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTopology: Fully Balanced, Push-Pull, Pure Class A, All-Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTube Complement: 4 x 2A3 (power), 4 x 6C45 (driver), 1 x 5U4G (rectifier)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePower Output: Up to 10W per Channel @ 32 Ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRibbon Output: Direct Current-Drive, 3.3A (TR 4-Pin XLR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Impedance Range: 0.038–600 Ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 4-Pin XLR Balanced, 4.4mm Balanced, 6.3mm, TR Ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eInputs: 2 x Balanced XLR, 1 x RCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePreamp Output: Balanced XLR, 10V Maximum, 50-Ohm Output Impedance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFrequency Response: 10Hz–60kHz (-2dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTHD: \u0026lt;0.05% @ 1kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio: \u0026gt;95dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eVolume Control: TKD 4-Channel Balanced Potentiometer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eConstruction: Point-to-Point Wiring; Hand-Wound Output Transformers; PTFE Tube Sockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDimensions: 17.5“W x 12”D x 13\"H (with tubes, both chassis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeight: 54 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFinish: Black or Silver Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMade In: New York, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWarranty: 3 Years Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan it really serve as my system preamplifier?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—brilliantly. The balanced XLR preamp outputs deliver up to 10 volts from a 50-ohm source impedance, and The Absolute Sound judged it worthy of the finest reference systems. Many owners run headphones and a two-channel rig from the same WA33.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWill it drive my headphones?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of them. Ten watts per channel handles the hardest planars (Susvara, Abyss AB-1266), the level switch keeps sensitive in-ears hiss-free, and the dedicated ribbon output direct-drives true-ribbon headphones without an interface box—a world first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWhat does the Elite Edition add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Elite upgrades to single-crystal copper output transformers and internal wiring, an ALPS RK50 volume control, Mundorf Supreme Silver\/Gold coupling capacitors, and Cardas\/WBT connectors—the same circuit, executed with cost-no-object parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWho is the WA33 designed for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s for the listener assembling an end-game headphone system—or a reference two-channel rig—who wants pure Class A tube magnificence, hand-built in America, with the power to drive anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; 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line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Simple Way to Improve Digital Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe audiolab D7 is a DAC, preamp, and headphone amp in one small black case. It can make music from a computer, streamer, CD transport, TV, phone, or USB drive sound cleaner and more natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse it with an amp, powered speakers, or headphones. Its small size makes it a good fit for a desk, shelf, or main music system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClear Sound with Less Noise\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe D7 uses an ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip. Audiolab adds its own clock and audio circuits to keep noise low. This helps voices sound clear and makes instruments easier to hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReady for High-Resolution Music\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA USB connection can play PCM files up to 768kHz and DSD files up to DSD512. The D7 also has five sound filters and an upsampling mode, so you can make small changes to the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlenty of Ways to Connect\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConnect wired sources with USB, coaxial, or optical inputs. Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD lets you play music from a phone or tablet. A USB-A port can also play music from a flash drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMade for Speakers and Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFixed RCA or balanced XLR outputs connect to an integrated amp. Switch to variable output when you want the D7 to control a power amp or powered speakers. The front headphone jack works with headphones rated from 20 to 600 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy to Use Every Day\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe front OLED screen shows the input, volume, and music format. The included remote lets you change settings from your chair. The D7 does not stream music by itself, so it needs a phone, computer, streamer, TV, or disc player as a source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor a simple desktop system, connect a computer by USB and use the D7 with powered speakers or headphones. In a larger system, connect a streamer, TV, or CD transport and send the D7’s analog output to your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eESS ES9038Q2M DAC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConverts digital music with low noise and clear detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHigh-Resolution Playback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUSB supports PCM up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBluetooth 5.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eaptX HD provides better wireless sound from a phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFlexible Analog Outputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRCA and balanced XLR outputs can be set to fixed or variable volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBuilt-In Headphone Amp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSupplies up to 500mW and works with headphones rated from 20 to 600 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCompact Design\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAn OLED screen, remote control, and small aluminum case make the D7 easy to place and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: DAC, digital preamp, and headphone amp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMusic Support: PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eInputs: Coaxial, optical, USB-B, USB-A, and Bluetooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOutputs: Fixed or variable RCA and balanced XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Output: Up to 500mW; works with 20–600Ω headphones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSize and Finish: 7.1 x 2.2 x 8.2 in.; 3.1 lb.; black or silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan the D7 connect right to powered speakers or a power amp?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Set the RCA or XLR outputs to variable mode, and the D7 can control the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDo I need an amplifier for passive speakers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes. The D7 is not a speaker amplifier. Passive speakers need an integrated amp or power amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan I use the D7 with a TV?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Connect a TV with an optical or coaxial digital cable. The D7 can then send sound to an amp, powered speakers, or headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHow is the D9 different from the D7?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe D9 adds a more advanced DAC chip, LDAC Bluetooth, an AES\/EBU input, a larger color screen, and a built-in power supply. The D7 gives you the main features in a smaller, lower-cost design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e40+ Years of Expertise – Helping music lovers build better systems since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; 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line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Simple Way to Bring Better Sound to Your Desk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Shanling EH1 is a compact desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Connect it to a computer, phone, or tablet by USB-C, then plug in your wired headphones for clean, powerful sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLarge knobs and simple buttons make it easy to use. There is no screen, menu, or app to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClear Sound from a Cirrus Logic DAC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe CS43198 DAC turns digital music into an analog signal. It supports high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512, so it is ready for many hi-res music files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower for Many Kinds of Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDual SGM8262 amplifier chips feed both headphone outputs. The 4.4mm balanced jack can deliver up to 1,015mW at 32 ohms with 5V DC power. A 6.35mm jack is included for standard headphone plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape the Sound with Real Knobs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeparate bass and treble knobs let you adjust the sound without an app. Add more bass to thin recordings, soften bright music, or leave both controls centered for the original balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks Beyond Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe RCA output can work at a fixed level for an amplifier or at a changing level for powered speakers. The rear coaxial output can send the digital signal to another DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall, Solid, and Easy to Place\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe curved aluminum body is only about six inches wide. It fits on a desk, shelf, or nightstand without taking over the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConnect your computer, phone, or tablet to the USB-C digital input. The EH1 can draw power through USB-C, or you can add a 5V DC power supply for its highest headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse the 6.35mm jack for a standard headphone cable or the 4.4mm jack for a compatible balanced cable. Select the proper output mode before connecting an amplifier or powered speakers to the RCA jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198 DAC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTurns digital music into a clean analog signal with hi-res support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDual Headphone Amplifiers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTwo SGM8262 amplifier chips provide strong, controlled output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBalanced and Standard Jacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConnect headphones through a 4.4mm or 6.35mm output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBass and Treble Controls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse real knobs to shape the sound without menus or an app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eRCA Line or Preamp Output\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConnect an amplifier or control the volume of powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTwo Power Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRun it from USB-C or add 5V DC power for the highest output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: Desktop USB DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDAC and Formats: Cirrus Logic CS43198; PCM to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 6.35mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMaximum Power: 399mW single-ended; 1,015mW balanced at 32 ohms with 5V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eConnections: USB-C input, RCA line\/preamp output, and coaxial digital output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSize and Weight: 156 × 90 × 36.5mm; 392.5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs the EH1 a pair of headphones?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. It is a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Wired headphones are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDoes the EH1 have Bluetooth?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. Digital audio enters through the USB-C connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs the coaxial connection an input?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. It is a digital output that sends the USB audio signal to another compatible DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan it control powered speakers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Set the RCA connection to preamp mode, then use the EH1 volume knob to control compatible powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e40+ Years of Expertise – Helping music lovers build better systems since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; 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The newest version of the Conductor, the C3 Reference, took Burson three years to build, and it leaves its competitors in the dust. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe SABRE32 \/ ESS9038Q2M DAC and XMOS USB receiver chips are the most advanced and expensive in the industry. There are two ESS9038 DAC chips in the C3 Reference, and its USB receiver comes with customized driver by Thesycon, Germany. The result is unsurpassed processing power, perfectly playing back DSD512 and 38bit\/786khz audio. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe C3 Reference also features a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver Qualcomm\/CSR8675 with aptX HD audio codec. It pushes Bluetooth playback beyond CD quality and ease of use to the highest level. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Conductor 3 has 2 x RCA inputs, 1 x RCA DAC output, 1 x RCA preamp output, and 2 x single ended headphone outputs (7.5Wpc). It uses 2 x Vivid dual opamps and 2 x Vivid single opamps. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Market Leading Reference Amp\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The build is absurdly great, literally the new standard for me now to compare against,' raves reviewer Michael, \u003ci\u003eHeadfonics.com\u003c\/i\u003e, December 22, 2019. \"The midrange is stellar. The treble is hyper slick and an absolute dream and the sound staging experience is one of the largest I’ve ever heard in a combo unit such as this. I see nothing negative in the slightest. It is more than I would even expect in this pricing tier.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"What Burson Audio has made in the Conductor 3 is the one-box solution for the person who’s ready to stop looking, and find themselves a genuine legacy piece that will comfortably remain top-tier in terms of performance for many, many years,\" reports Matty Graham, \u003ci\u003eHeadfonica.com\u003c\/i\u003e, December 30, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Team Burson have taken the finest qualities of their Opamps, the ESS Sabre Dac Chips and along with their MCPS power supply and newly designed chassis have produced a market leading reference amp,\" notes John Parker, \u003ci\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/i\u003e, January 22, 2020. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eMax Power x 5 Pushes Noise Beyond Human Hearing\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBurson's revolutionary Max Current Power Supply (MCPS) raises voltage frequency from 50 Hz to 170 kHz, pushing noise beyond human hearing. Its low impedance ensures abundant and instant energy for output transistors. The C3 Reference uses five sets of MCPS – which means that display, functionality, DAC, analog left, and analog right are all separately powered. (See below for more on the MCPS.) \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eA Truly Cool Case and Interface\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLet’s face it, most audio equipment cases are ugly and impractical. They usually have visible screws everywhere, sharp corners, and boring colors. Class-A amplifiers may even have finger cutting heat-sinks. This kind of casework diminishes the aesthetic of any living space, especially modern desktops where other electronic are usually slick and refined.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMade from high-density aluminum and electroplated with a space-grey finish, the Cool Case has only four visible screws under its belly. It is also a unified heat-sink that is 300% more efficient than the heat sink used on previous Conductor models. It is audio jewelry at its finest, and it looks and plays very cool.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe C3 Reference has an all-new OLED screen and interface program that deliver a calming and intuitive user experience. Its machined solid aluminum knob offers the finest control and feels luxurious, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eEnergizing Every Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe first and most profound impression of the C3 Reference is its overwhelming energy. It energizes every note and space in between, bringing absolute control and accuracy. Drum kicks are hard and crisp while decays are sustaining and packed with micro-details. Listening to \"Masquerade\" from \u003ci\u003ePhantom of the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, you can easily locate and follow each performer as they move around on a wide and deep stage. On \u003ci\u003eKathy’s Song\u003c\/i\u003e by Eva Cassidy, her voice shines like the sun. Warm, golden and eternally beautiful. The C3 Reference is a time machine. Ride it to revisit these ingenious creations of beauty time after time. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDeep Inside the Burson Max Current Power Supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen electricity passes through a conductive material it meets resistance. The longer the material, the higher its resistance. A power transformer is a very long stretch of wire with very high resistance. Even the best quality copper wire transformers have over 15 ohm. This is not ideal for audio amplification. During music playback, the demand for current fluctuates sharply with the music, but the resistance from the transformer is constraining supply. Music playback becomes unimpactful and lacking in details. Engineers can use various means to mitigate the impact of impedance on sound, but not eliminate it. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Burson Max Current Power Supply (MCPS) resolves this problem by removing the power transformer altogether. It uses transistors and as such it has less than 1 ohm of resistance. It means delivering electric current instantly to meet any demand. The resulting music reproduction is detailed and dynamic, the way music should be. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSolving the Power Supply Noise Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince AC mains power has a 50-60 hz working frequency, a traditional linear power supply charges and discharges 50-60 times each second. This frequency is within human hearing hence extremely noisy. Furthermore, this rate of charging is too slow for audio amplification. To mitigate this, audio engineers use a large number of capacitors, which presents other problems without removing the root cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Burson MCPS increases the working frequency to 170 khz. Any noise at this frequency is well above the human hearing threshold of 20 khz. The result is a pitch black soundstage critical for micro-details to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Burson MCPS also converts the original sine-wave energy into a more efficient square wave. In combination with the 170 khz frequency, the MCPS charges capacitors much faster. This is the reason why a big capacitor bank is not necessary for Burson designs. The resulting sound is holophonic with dynamic, accuracy, and details even during the most demanding of music reproduction. Furthermore, the resulting sound has a much higher perceived driving power. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burson","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981196615853,"sku":"NEW-BUCOND3R","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BUCOND3R_02-Large__15670.1715098989.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778110183"},{"product_id":"bryston-bha-1-headphone-amplifier-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier - Silver - 17 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Product and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA headphone amplifier takes a signal from your source — a DAC, a preamp, a streamer — and gives it enough power to drive a pair of headphones well. Most source components have a basic headphone jack built in, but it’s an afterthought circuit: low-power, often noisy, and not designed for demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is Bryston’s full answer to that problem. They did not add a headphone circuit to an existing product. They built a dedicated amplifier from scratch — applying the same engineering behind their legendary full-size power amplifiers directly to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the BHA-1 as a miniature power amplifier. That’s accurate. The same principles that drive their 7B, 14B, and 28B monoblock amplifiers — Class A circuitry, dual-mono construction, high-current output — are all present inside the BHA-1. The headphones just happen to sit on your ears instead of across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A — Six Discrete Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-designed by Bryston. There are three per channel. Class A means the output transistors stay fully active on every part of the waveform. There is no switching, no crossover region, and no transition distortion. It is the most linear way to run an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, each headphone driver is powered by two of those amplifiers at once — one carrying the positive signal, one carrying the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the result is twice the signal voltage compared to single-ended operation. Bryston uses the same approach in their monoblock power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono means the left and right channels are fully independent circuits — separate amplifiers, separate power, no shared components between them. There is no crosstalk between channels. Whatever is happening on the left side of the signal has no effect on the right. This is the same principle behind Bryston’s separate-chassis monoblock amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale XLR Outputs — Three Headphone Connections at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. Three outputs sit side by side on the front panel and can all be used at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin stereo XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common balanced headphone connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3-pin XLR jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate left and right channel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch (6.35mm) single-ended TRS\u003c\/strong\u003e jack for standard headphone cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-ended jack uses one amplifier per channel instead of two, so it delivers roughly half the voltage swing of the balanced outputs. Balanced is the way to get the most from the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume, Gain, and Balance Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume potentiometer is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory. Laser trimming means the left and right channels track at matched levels across the full volume range — most important at low listening levels where mismatches are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects gain: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high). This lets you match the BHA-1 to your source’s output level, so the volume control sits in a comfortable, usable range. A separate balance control — rare on headphone amplifiers — allows fine left\/right adjustment to suit different headphone designs or listener preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Plus a Built-In Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between three inputs: a balanced XLR pair, an unbalanced RCA pair, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for portable sources. All connectors are gold plated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rear panel, a pair of balanced XLR outputs lets the BHA-1 drive a power amplifier and speakers. It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. The BHA-1 carries Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW. Jennings, ecoustics.com, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Jennings reviewed the BHA-1 after extended listening with a range of headphones. He called it a “must listen for anyone looking for a final train stop on the personal audio express” and was puzzled it had taken him so long to hear it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine, 2012–2013 — Product of the Year; Exceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Dorgay awarded the BHA-1 both a Product of the Year and an Exceptional Value Award. He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bybda314-blk-17in\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-audio\/digital-to-analog-converters\/\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphones\/headphones\/\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, how to match an amp to your headphones, or the difference between balanced and single-ended connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\"\u003eAudio Advisor Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981449617581,"sku":"NEW-BYBHA1F-SIL-17IN","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBHA1F_SIL_01_2024__75578.1704303541.1280.1280_0ec0d23b-26d9-4ec8-a691-1db924d43c4e.jpg?v=1778145540"},{"product_id":"woo-audio-wa6-se-headphone-amplifier-generation-2-black","title":"Woo Audio WA6 SE Headphone Amplifier - Generation 2 - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"A Real, Live American Masterpiece\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Woo Audio WA6-SE (Special Edition) Headphone Amplifier is the company's 'pinnacle version' of its highly popular WA6 headphone amp. Its premium performance is derived from an innovative design that uses direct interstage coupling and a power supply housed in a separate chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe hallmark of the WAS-SE is a realistic, warm, smooth sound and exceptionally quiet operation. The versatile design drives a wide range of full-sized headphones and in-ear monitors. It uses a singled-ended triode, 'Class A' all-tube-drive, output transformer-coupled design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Woo Audio WA6-SE is a real, live American masterpiece, designed, built and sold by the company run by the man who founded it,\" notes Ken Rockwell at \u003cem\u003eKenRockwell.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"It just works: there's nothing but loads of clean, great sound and great ergonomics.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Dynamic Range Has Suddenly Gone to Nuclear-Powered Levels\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"We've loved using the WA6SE,\" reports Nate Lanxon\" in his \u003cem\u003eCNET.co.uk\u003c\/em\u003e review for December 15, 2009. \"if you want valves through and through, with admirable performance to boot, this system's well worth considering.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Dynamic range has suddenly gone to nuclear-powered levels,\" raves reviewer Rangen in a May 15, 2009 post for \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e. \"I'm not talking about the dynamic range of the recording, but the dynamic range of individual instruments, which is now a palpable phenomenon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll-Tube Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUnlike many other headphone amps on the market that make partial use of vacuum tube circuitry, but otherwise are solid state designs, the WA6-SE boasts an all-tube design. There are no transistors, ICs, or semi-conductors anywhere in the entire circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe power supply of the WA6-SE is housed in its own aluminum die-cast chassis. This provides an exceptional degree of isolation from the separate-chassis audio circuitry and contributes to the very low perceived noise floor. The power supply uses an individual filter choke per channel to facilitate a smooth, well-regulated power delivery to the audio section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeautifully Made, Inside and Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA6-SE is a high quality, beautifully made product inside and out that uses point-to-point wiring throughout its construction. It uses a premium custom-made 80-watt toroidal power transformer for quiet, dependable operation. Silver plated wires in a Teflon jacket add to the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe casework boasts an aluminum die-cast chassis with an anodized finish along with aluminum volume knobs and power switch button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor smooth, rich audiophile performance, you can't beat the sound of vacuum tubes. The WA6's tube complement consists of two 6DE7 drive\/power tubes and one 5AR4 rectifier tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNo-Nonsense Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou get no-nonsense connectivity with your Woo. It provides two pairs of RCA inputs with an input source switch and one 1⁄4\" stereo headphone jack. A high\/low headphone impedance switch ensures compatibility with a wide range of headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdventures in Tube Rolling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis Woo Audio product is perfect for tweakers who love to experiment with their gear. Changing the sound quality is as easy as trying a different set of audio tubes as an alternative to the tubes that come standard with your Woo. You'll find lots of suggestions for 'tube rolling' on the Internet on head-fi.org and other audiophile Websites. So roll your own and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWoo Audio takes great pride in the fact that its products are assembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA from foreign and domestic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: AC power cord and interconnect cables are not included with this model. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woo Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981502242989,"sku":"NEW-WAWA6SE-BLK","price":1649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/WAWA6SE_BLK_01_2023__69290.1736962854.1280.1280_c657d0c1-feba-488a-801c-3d1bc74105e6.jpg?v=1778127180"},{"product_id":"nuprime-dac-9x-digital-to-analog-converter-and-headphone-amplifier-black","title":"NuPrime DAC-9X Digital-to-Analog Converter and Headphone Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eReference Class DAC with Preamp, Headphone Amp, and MQA Decoding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe NuPrime DAC-9X is a reference-class DAC designed for studio professionals and demanding audiophiles who want the best performance from hi-end music sources. As the heart of an audio system, the DAC-9X supports an extensive number of inputs and formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DAC-9X includes six digital inputs (including 2 x IIS\/DSD) and one analog stereo inputs, plus RCA stereo and XLR balanced outputs – along with a 1\/4\" (6.3mm) standard stereo headphone output. It provides decoding capability of PCM 384K, DSD256, and MQA. Additionally, it supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 and the DoP method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDual ESS Technology 32-bit audio DAC ESS9028Q2M independently decode left and right channels, improving channel separation and reducing overall noise. The NuPrime SRC IC chip (co-developed with IC vendor) provides DSP processing where input signals are upsampled to megahertz before down converted to the targeted sampling rate with ultra-low jitter and distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-in High-End Preamp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo meet the requirement of customers who want to eliminate extra components in their system, a preamp capable of driving the power amplifier is an essential part of the design. The integrated preamp eliminates the need for more analog signal cables and connectors’ signal breakpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHigh-end preamp features include an analog volume control design using a low noise and low distortion resistance ladder circuit similar to a switch-resistor network. Individually adjustable volume control of each input allows precise source level matching. The digitally controlled dual-mono analog shunt-to-ground volume control achieves zero added noise or distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNative MQA Decoding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DAC-9X includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The number of artists and music available in MQA format continues to expands, so this is an essential and beautifully implemented feature of the DAC-9X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe front panel LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist\/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner. The DAC-9X LED glows magenta to indicate that the unit is rendering an MQA stream or file. This delivers the final unfold of the MQA file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeature, Features, and More Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DAC-9X offers full microprocessor control with memory retention. Ultra-low-noise JFETs in the input stage provide the lowest possible noise floor. Asynchronous transfer mode substantially minimizes jitter. An extension port for Bluetooth receiver and WiFi audio streamer (optional, sold separately) is also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Vishay professional film MELF resistors provide excellent sound quality. The AC hum is kept to a minimum by using a low noise power supply with antivibration treatment. The rest of the onboard power circuit is designed to minimize noise as well. Very low power consumption is provided in Standby Mode.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NuPrime","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981595304109,"sku":"NEW-NPDAC9X-BLK","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981595336877,"sku":"DEMO-NPDAC9X-BLK","price":949.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45981595369645,"sku":"OPEN-NPDAC9X-BLK","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NPDAC9X_BLK_02-Large__33048.1728477227.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778125714"},{"product_id":"woo-audio-tube-mini-balanced-headphone-amplifier-and-dac-black","title":"Woo Audio TUBE mini Balanced Headphone Amplifier and DAC - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePocket-Size Vacuum Tube Head Amp and DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA portable vacuum tube headphone amp that fits in your pocket? Is that even possible? Nothing is beyond the capabilities of the geniuses at Woo Audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe all-new TUBE mini from Woo is an ultraportable, balanced design, vacuum tube headphone amplifier and DAC that delivers an impressively powerful sound in half the size of the average smartphone. Now you can grab your favorite full-sized headphones and enjoy the best sound quality anywhere you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's cool to look at, too. Amaze your friends! The front panel window shows off the tiny but powerful pair of vacuum tubes inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Easily One of the Best Sounding Portable DAC\/Amps\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"With an incredibly large output that is able to reveal a pristine sound, the Tube Mini is easily one of the best sounding portable DAC\/amps I’ve heard,\" raves Alex Schiffer is his July 27, 2023 review for \u003cem\u003eaudio46.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Using the Tube Mini for your tablet or laptop is the best way to use it. You’ll also get the most out of its output when listening to high-impedance over-ear headphones. It really makes the Tube Mini more of an entry point for tube amps, rather than an amp dongle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"It’s Not a Gimmick, It Actually Sounds Fantastic\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Woo Audio’s Tube Mini pulls off the very impressive feat of being a tube amp that’s as affordable as it is portable. Better still: it’s not a gimmick, as it actually sounds fantastic. It’s combining the best of the new (a high res DAC with DSD and MQA functionality) with the old (vacuum tube analog warmth),\" reports \u003cem\u003emajorhifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 27, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Props to Woo Audio for bringing high quality tubes down to a price point that the mid-fi crowd can afford, and to a size that the HiFi crowd can take with them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Sounds 'Tuby' Enough, and Portability is Maximum\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Woo Audio TUBE Mini is the perfect DAC\/AMP if you want to listen to your full-sized headphones when your regular desktop DACs and amplifiers aren’t available,\" observes Lieven, \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 26, 2024. \"The TUBE Mini has enough power to drive almost all of your favorite headphones, and it does it in a musical way with a tube twist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"What this device does is extremely unique, and something that its target clientele is certain to appreciate. The output power is surprisingly strong, the sound is just 'tuby' enough and the portability is at a maximum,\" notes \u003cem\u003eaudio-head.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 27, 2023. \"I think most purchasers will be pleasantly surprised by the unique proposition involved here. A very fun listen for almost any full-size headphone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall Device – Powerful, High Quality Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCan a small device deliver high-quality, powerful sound? This question kept Woo Audio's engineers motivated and led to the creation of two of the smallest products Woo ever offered, the WA8 Eclipse and WA11 Topaz. But the pursuit to go smaller continued. In late 2019, the company created a powerful solid-state amp that was pocketable. But it lacked Woo Audio's vacuum tube roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA eureka moment came when engineers placed the Eclipse and the Topaz amps side by side and wondered, \"Can we engineer a portable vacuum tube amp\/DAC based on these two products?\" They focused their engineering efforts on achieving this vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMighty-Drive Technology Plus Vacuum Tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt the heart of the TUBE mini are traditional vacuum tubes combined with Woo Audio's innovative Mighty-Drive technology. The result is the warm sound of vacuum tubes and the superpower of MOSFET amplification for an effortless sound that comes alive with full-sized headphones. There are three technologies working seamlessly in TUBE mini. These consist of a power management system for plug-and-play setup, a tube headphone amplifier, and a high-resolution lossless DAC. All of these are present in an impossibly small design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOn full display are the vacuum tubes. Each tube is designed to amplify one channel (hence a pair for left\/right stereo) combined with the powerhouse of MOSFET in a balanced architecture Woo Audio calls Mighty-Drive. The result is a unique sound not found in any solid-state or small tube amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReliable, Robust, Maintenance-Free Vacuum Tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVacuum tubes aren't the fussy, delicate components you might expect them to be. Vacuum tube technology has been in use since the early 1900s for a wide range of applications from AV consumer equipment, to medical imaging, to mission-critical military devices. Tubes are therefore reliable, robust and maintenance-free, capable of many thousands of hours of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn audio component applications, tube microphonics from external mechanical vibrations can transfer to the tungsten heaters and thus become audible in the signal path. In order to reduce mechanical vibration, the tubes in TUBE mini are intricately mounted on a spring-loaded suspension system similar to seismic damper systems found in earthquake protection measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptimized DAC for Streaming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe TUBE mini's internal ESS SABRE DAC is optimized for streaming music services and lossless playback of all Hi-Res formats. It delivers Woo Audio's signature sound with an unparalleled listening experience faithfully reproducing the music you love as it was originally recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFree yourself from complicated electronics. Simply connect your favorite headphones and music player to the TUBE mini and enjoy high-fidelity sound everywhere you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced and Unbalanced Headphone Outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor no-compromise sound quality with compatible headphones, the TUBE mini includes a 4.4mm balanced output. It also includes a standard 3.5mm unbalanced output for use with the widest range of headphones and IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4.4mm balanced output is not compatible with headphones and IEMs with unbalanced cables. Never connect unbalanced headphones to the balanced input \/ output using adapters. 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Most source components have a basic headphone jack built in, but it’s an afterthought circuit: low-power, often noisy, and not designed for demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is Bryston’s full answer to that problem. They did not add a headphone circuit to an existing product. They built a dedicated amplifier from scratch — applying the same engineering behind their legendary full-size power amplifiers directly to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the BHA-1 as a miniature power amplifier. That’s accurate. The same principles that drive their 7B, 14B, and 28B monoblock amplifiers — Class A circuitry, dual-mono construction, high-current output — are all present inside the BHA-1. The headphones just happen to sit on your ears instead of across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A — Six Discrete Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-designed by Bryston. There are three per channel. Class A means the output transistors stay fully active on every part of the waveform. There is no switching, no crossover region, and no transition distortion. It is the most linear way to run an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, each headphone driver is powered by two of those amplifiers at once — one carrying the positive signal, one carrying the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the result is twice the signal voltage compared to single-ended operation. Bryston uses the same approach in their monoblock power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono means the left and right channels are fully independent circuits — separate amplifiers, separate power, no shared components between them. There is no crosstalk between channels. Whatever is happening on the left side of the signal has no effect on the right. This is the same principle behind Bryston’s separate-chassis monoblock amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale XLR Outputs — Three Headphone Connections at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. Three outputs sit side by side on the front panel and can all be used at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin stereo XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common balanced headphone connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3-pin XLR jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate left and right channel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch (6.35mm) single-ended TRS\u003c\/strong\u003e jack for standard headphone cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-ended jack uses one amplifier per channel instead of two, so it delivers roughly half the voltage swing of the balanced outputs. Balanced is the way to get the most from the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume, Gain, and Balance Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume potentiometer is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory. Laser trimming means the left and right channels track at matched levels across the full volume range — most important at low listening levels where mismatches are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects gain: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high). This lets you match the BHA-1 to your source’s output level, so the volume control sits in a comfortable, usable range. A separate balance control — rare on headphone amplifiers — allows fine left\/right adjustment to suit different headphone designs or listener preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Plus a Built-In Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between three inputs: a balanced XLR pair, an unbalanced RCA pair, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for portable sources. All connectors are gold plated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rear panel, a pair of balanced XLR outputs lets the BHA-1 drive a power amplifier and speakers. It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. The BHA-1 carries Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW. Jennings, ecoustics.com, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Jennings reviewed the BHA-1 after extended listening with a range of headphones. He called it a “must listen for anyone looking for a final train stop on the personal audio express” and was puzzled it had taken him so long to hear it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine, 2012–2013 — Product of the Year; Exceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Dorgay awarded the BHA-1 both a Product of the Year and an Exceptional Value Award. He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bybda314-blk-17in\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-audio\/digital-to-analog-converters\/\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphones\/headphones\/\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, how to match an amp to your headphones, or the difference between balanced and single-ended connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\"\u003eAudio Advisor Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981710713005,"sku":"NEW-BYBHA1F-BLK-17IN","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBHA1F_BLK_01_2024__61206.1704304290.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778092062"},{"product_id":"rogue-audio-rh-5-headphone-amplifier-black","title":"Rogue Audio RH-5 Headphone Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Full Bass, Warm Midrange, and Expansive Images\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Rogue Audio RH-5 hybrid vacuum tube\/solid state headphone amplifier brings the company's groundbreaking RP-X technology platform to the personal audio world. The new RH-5 will deftly drive the most demanding headphones with a clarity, richness and tube smoothness that must be heard to be believed. And it includes stereo preamp functionality, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBeyond its remarkable performance and design, the feature rich RH-5 provides a wide variety of connectivity and user selectable listening options. Ultra quiet, powerful and sublimely musical, the RH-5 offers a superb option for high end headphone users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning \"Full-Bodied Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Because of its full-bodied sound, selectable gain, and extraordinary ability to drive low-sensitivity headphones, the Rogue Audio RH-5 is an important new high-value product,\" notes Herb Reichert in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, which honored the RH-5 as a Class A Recommended Component. \"The Rogue RH-5 was able to resolve subtle differences among components under review. It \u003cem\u003ewill\u003c\/em\u003e make an effective anchor at the center of my reviewing practice – just as I'd hoped it would.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is a great option to satisfy those who want to hear their music on a massive stage, especially classical fans,\" reports Dave Hanson, \u003cem\u003eenjoythemusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Every time I popped on a big orchestral piece, I was quickly reminded of just how epic the RH-5's presentation can be. For those who love listening to classical music on the HD800, I would say this is an amplifier you should most definitely check out.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Glorious Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Rogue Audio’s RH-5 is a great choice for the headphone aficionado who also cares about freestanding speaker listening. It has enough inputs and outputs… to serve as the centerpiece of most systems,\" observes S. Andrea Sundaram, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesolo.com\u003c\/em\u003e, November 1, 2019. \"Its selectable gain, high current capability, and balanced output should be able to drive most any headphone model. And while no sonic profile will please everyone, the RH-5’s full bass, warm midrange, and expansive images are sure to find many fans. If you hear it, you may well be one of them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Glorious sound with my headphones especially HD800, great flexibility with inputs\/outputs, nice styling. Other features are just about perfect; I like the 185 steps volume control, readouts, dim-able panel, remote, the build quality, and 3 year warranty,\" notes FLTWS, \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e, November 20, 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo Tube Mu-Follower Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 uses Rogue Audio's highly acclaimed two tube mu-follower design. The tube complement consists of 2 x 12AU7\/ECC82 tubes. High current MOSFET buffered outputs give you plenty of power for the headphones your choice. Output power is an impressive 3.5 watts (32Ω). Slow start turn on sequencing adds to the premium listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGenerous Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 gives you generous connectivity. This includes three pairs of RCA inputs and one pair of balanced XLR inputs. Headphone outputs are provided via 3 pin and 4 pin fully balanced outputs as well as two 1\/4\" TSR headphone jacks, enabling a shared listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThree gain settings allow the output to be matched for either high, medium or low sensitivity headphones. An easy to read OLED display elegantly communicates component settings and volume. The display can also be turned off, if desired. The seven-button remote allows you to turn on the RH-5, change volume, select source and mute output as well as dim the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt's a \"Splendidly Transparent\" Preamp, Too!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 is not just a superb headphone amplifier, it can also be used as the cornerstone of your two channel audio system. Offering both balanced and single ended preamplifier outputs, the RH-5 will also do a wonderful job of driving your preferred amplifier and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"As a line-level preamplifier, the Rogue RH-5's most noble traits were its ability to convey the weight and force of music, and the splendid transparency of its two 12AU7 tubes,\" reports Herb Reichert in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned and Hand Built in the USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRH-5 is entirely designed and hand built in the USA. Each unit is individually fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned, assuring you of great sound right out of the box. It comes with a three-year manufacturer's limited warranty from Rogue Audio (six months on the tubes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe machined aluminum faceplate is available in either black or silver to complement the rest of your components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This version of the RH-5 does not include a built-in phono stage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogue Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981749608621,"sku":"NEW-RARH5HPA-BLK","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RARH5HPA_BLK_01-Large__58645.1729186963.1280.1280_2eebc857-3394-42d9-b602-07a4e301101c.jpg?v=1778126386"},{"product_id":"naim-audio-uniti-atom-headphone-edition","title":"Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll-in-One Streaming Player with Superb Headphone Amp and Preamp Functionality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNaim's Uniti Atom Headphone Edition is a headphone-optimized version of the award-winning Uniti Atom music streaming system, designed to be the ultimate solo listening source. Unlike traditional headphone amplifiers and DACs, which require a separate computer or streaming device, Uniti Atom Headphone Edition is a fully formed streaming system: just add headphones. It is also a superb streaming pre-amplifier. Simply add a power amp and speakers – or active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEnjoy your music, at your volume, exactly how it’s supposed to be heard. No disturbance, no distractions, no compromise. City office, home study, living room, or bedroom. Transform any space into your own audio cocoon, lovingly crafted by the British leaders in high-end sound. Music, radio and podcasts have never sounded so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUniti Atom Headphone Edition is fully re-engineered to offer the optimal personal listening performance. Using trickle-down technology from its flagship Statement amplifier, Naim has engineered a new discrete headphone amplifier, capable of powering even the most premium headphones with ease, via your choice of 6.35mm jack, Balanced XLR or Pentaconn outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e,\"Used as a D\/A preamplifier, the Atom impressed HR [Herb Reighert]: It reproduced the body and reverberant character of a piano as graphically and completely as his Rogue RP-7 preamp sourced by the dCS Bartók. 'That, folks, is saying a lot,' he wrote… After five weeks of auditioning the Uniti Atom HE with a variety of headphones, HR concluded that its best and most obvious trait 'was how gracefully and insightfully it danced through one musical genre after another. It was never not enticing. It was never not engaging. It never disappointed.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Big Thumbs Up from Us\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"There are any number of quality headphone amps on the market, as well as great streamers. But Naim's Uniti Atom Headphone Edition stands out for combining the two in a package that delivers style, ergonomics, and superb sound at a very reasonable price,\" reports Alan Taffel, \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, May\/June 2022. \"That should prove appealing for both young music lovers and grizzled audiophiles who want to set up a self-contained, compact system for headphone listening in a private space.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The new Atom’s headline ability is headphone playback, but don’t underestimate its value as a preamplifier. It’s a classy and versatile addition to Naim’s Uniti range,\" notes \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e, May 2021. \"And it comes with the best knob in hi-fi. It’s a big thumbs up from us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"It Stands Alone in the Market\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It stands alone in the market thanks to its gorgeous design and musicality,\" raves Lewis Leong, \u003cem\u003eTechRadar\u003c\/em\u003e, July 2021. \"While you could assemble a system that sounds as good, it’s difficult to match what the Atom offers as a complete package.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMatty Graham seconds the praise of the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition's uniqueness in his May 18, 2021 review for \u003cem\u003eHeadfonia\u003c\/em\u003e. \"I’ve come across the first device that I’ve ever encountered that puts up a compelling claim to be the sole device that you’ll ever need to park on your desk to enjoy stunning headphone listening – and all with an utterly seamless user experience to boot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUnique Music Streaming Platform\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNaim’s unique music-streaming platform serves up incredible sound quality, allowing you to escape into your own digital music collection, services such as Qobuz, TIDAL and Spotify, and a world of Internet radio – including a curated collection of HD stations - and podcasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAirPlay 2 support, Chromecast built-in and Roon Ready status add even more streaming options, while analog and digital inputs mean you can connect many other sources, too – including turntables – and a USB input supports playback from sticks\/drives. Enjoy a huge range of music file formats, in resolutions up to 32bit\/384kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eExplore and curate your audio choices via the Naim App, with further control options offered by a wonderfully tactile volume dial and full-color display (that can be switched off it you like to listen in the dark). The Naim App also seamlessly integrates with other Naim streaming products in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStreaming Features and Services\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Atom Headphone Edition allows you to use UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) to read music from storage, or PCs and Macs on the same network as your Uniti, control it all with the Naim app and enjoy playback at up to 32bit\/384kHz resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAtom includes native support for Chromecast built-in. This smart new streaming service creates a seamless link to hundreds of supported apps from your smartphone or tablet and streams directly to your Uniti system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDiscover millions of songs from the world’s most popular streaming service with the built-in Spotify Connect feature. The lossless high definition TIDAL streaming service is integrated into Uniti for an immersive, high-quality sound experience. Tune in to thousands of available internet radio stations and podcasts or curate your favorites for quick access later via iRadio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePair your Uniti Atom Headphone Edition with any compatible Bluetooth device for simple high quality playback of music from that device. With Apple AirPlay2 and Apple Music, stream music from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch or from iTunes and Apple Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Its Headphone Performance Is Absolutely Terrific\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Uniti Atom Headphone Edition earned a \"Recommended\" award from \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The day has come where you can genuinely enjoy listening to all your favorite music, without needing a single source device plugged into it, or even a computer – simply add your streaming platform of choice into the Naim app, and you’re off to the races. Add to this the fact that its headphone performance is absolutely terrific, and you have a stone-cold winner on your hands.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It rewrites the value equation, and then some. Trust me, you’re not going to want to buy another ‘box’ to park on your desk for a long, long time. An unreserved recommendation, the Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition goes straight to our ‘Recommended’ list.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Encourages My Love of Musical Exploration\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition proves that when you focus on the key thing that makes your product unique — and wrap already proven hardware and software around it — you’re probably going to create something of value,\" notes Will Jennings, \u003cem\u003eecoustics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 20, 2022. \"This is one piece of audio hardware that won’t be obsolete anytime soon and has this very experienced headphone reviewer completely smitten.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Naim has proved once again that it has one foot in today's Internet streaming technology with the other firmly planted in innovative amplifier topology, and it's a great combination in audio today,\" observes Wayde Robson, \u003cem\u003eAudioholics\u003c\/em\u003e, May 11, 2021. \"But what I personally love best about Uniti Atom HE are the little details in usability that pushes the Internet streaming technology out of the way and simply encourages my love of musical exploration and discovery every time I turn it on.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naim Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981775233197,"sku":"NEW-NMUNATOHE","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981775265965,"sku":"DEMO-NMUNATOHE","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45981775298733,"sku":"OPEN-NMUNATOHE","price":3229.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NMUNATOHE_01-Large__69695.1699541089.1280.1280_58b8c296-3c79-43a6-8014-faebb1f151b0.jpg?v=1778111656"},{"product_id":"burson-conductor-3x-reference-headphone-amplifier","title":"Burson Conductor 3X Reference Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the fully balanced version of the Burson Conductor 3, featuring balanced outputs. Being the best on the market has been the design goal of every model of the Burson Conductor since the first version of this highly acclaimed DAC, headphone amp, and preamp back in 2007. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burson","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981818257581,"sku":"NEW-BUCOND3X","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BUCOND3X_02-Large__57698.1715099062.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778110213"},{"product_id":"woo-audio-tube-mini-balanced-headphone-amplifier-and-dac-blue","title":"Woo Audio TUBE mini Balanced Headphone Amplifier and DAC - Blue","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePocket-Size Vacuum Tube Head Amp and DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA portable vacuum tube headphone amp that fits in your pocket? Is that even possible? Nothing is beyond the capabilities of the geniuses at Woo Audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe all-new TUBE mini from Woo is an ultraportable, balanced design, vacuum tube headphone amplifier and DAC that delivers an impressively powerful sound in half the size of the average smartphone. Now you can grab your favorite full-sized headphones and enjoy the best sound quality anywhere you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's cool to look at, too. Amaze your friends! The front panel window shows off the tiny but powerful pair of vacuum tubes inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Easily One of the Best Sounding Portable DAC\/Amps\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"With an incredibly large output that is able to reveal a pristine sound, the Tube Mini is easily one of the best sounding portable DAC\/amps I’ve heard,\" raves Alex Schiffer is his July 27, 2023 review for \u003cem\u003eaudio46.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Using the Tube Mini for your tablet or laptop is the best way to use it. You’ll also get the most out of its output when listening to high-impedance over-ear headphones. It really makes the Tube Mini more of an entry point for tube amps, rather than an amp dongle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"It’s Not a Gimmick, It Actually Sounds Fantastic\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Woo Audio’s Tube Mini pulls off the very impressive feat of being a tube amp that’s as affordable as it is portable. Better still: it’s not a gimmick, as it actually sounds fantastic. It’s combining the best of the new (a high res DAC with DSD and MQA functionality) with the old (vacuum tube analog warmth),\" reports \u003cem\u003emajorhifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 27, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Props to Woo Audio for bringing high quality tubes down to a price point that the mid-fi crowd can afford, and to a size that the HiFi crowd can take with them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Sounds 'Tuby' Enough, and Portability is Maximum\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Woo Audio TUBE Mini is the perfect DAC\/AMP if you want to listen to your full-sized headphones when your regular desktop DACs and amplifiers aren’t available,\" observes Lieven, \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 26, 2024. \"The TUBE Mini has enough power to drive almost all of your favorite headphones, and it does it in a musical way with a tube twist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"What this device does is extremely unique, and something that its target clientele is certain to appreciate. The output power is surprisingly strong, the sound is just 'tuby' enough and the portability is at a maximum,\" notes \u003cem\u003eaudio-head.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 27, 2023. \"I think most purchasers will be pleasantly surprised by the unique proposition involved here. A very fun listen for almost any full-size headphone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall Device – Powerful, High Quality Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCan a small device deliver high-quality, powerful sound? This question kept Woo Audio's engineers motivated and led to the creation of two of the smallest products Woo ever offered, the WA8 Eclipse and WA11 Topaz. But the pursuit to go smaller continued. In late 2019, the company created a powerful solid-state amp that was pocketable. But it lacked Woo Audio's vacuum tube roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA eureka moment came when engineers placed the Eclipse and the Topaz amps side by side and wondered, \"Can we engineer a portable vacuum tube amp\/DAC based on these two products?\" They focused their engineering efforts on achieving this vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMighty-Drive Technology Plus Vacuum Tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt the heart of the TUBE mini are traditional vacuum tubes combined with Woo Audio's innovative Mighty-Drive technology. The result is the warm sound of vacuum tubes and the superpower of MOSFET amplification for an effortless sound that comes alive with full-sized headphones. There are three technologies working seamlessly in TUBE mini. These consist of a power management system for plug-and-play setup, a tube headphone amplifier, and a high-resolution lossless DAC. All of these are present in an impossibly small design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOn full display are the vacuum tubes. Each tube is designed to amplify one channel (hence a pair for left\/right stereo) combined with the powerhouse of MOSFET in a balanced architecture Woo Audio calls Mighty-Drive. The result is a unique sound not found in any solid-state or small tube amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReliable, Robust, Maintenance-Free Vacuum Tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVacuum tubes aren't the fussy, delicate components you might expect them to be. Vacuum tube technology has been in use since the early 1900s for a wide range of applications from AV consumer equipment, to medical imaging, to mission-critical military devices. Tubes are therefore reliable, robust and maintenance-free, capable of many thousands of hours of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn audio component applications, tube microphonics from external mechanical vibrations can transfer to the tungsten heaters and thus become audible in the signal path. In order to reduce mechanical vibration, the tubes in TUBE mini are intricately mounted on a spring-loaded suspension system similar to seismic damper systems found in earthquake protection measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptimized DAC for Streaming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe TUBE mini's internal ESS SABRE DAC is optimized for streaming music services and lossless playback of all Hi-Res formats. It delivers Woo Audio's signature sound with an unparalleled listening experience faithfully reproducing the music you love as it was originally recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFree yourself from complicated electronics. Simply connect your favorite headphones and music player to the TUBE mini and enjoy high-fidelity sound everywhere you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced and Unbalanced Headphone Outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor no-compromise sound quality with compatible headphones, the TUBE mini includes a 4.4mm balanced output. It also includes a standard 3.5mm unbalanced output for use with the widest range of headphones and IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4.4mm balanced output is not compatible with headphones and IEMs with unbalanced cables. Never connect unbalanced headphones to the balanced input \/ output using adapters. 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The new RH-5 will deftly drive the most demanding headphones with a clarity, richness and tube smoothness that must be heard to be believed. And it includes stereo preamp functionality, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBeyond its remarkable performance and design, the feature rich RH-5 provides a wide variety of connectivity and user selectable listening options. Ultra quiet, powerful and sublimely musical, the RH-5 offers a superb option for high end headphone users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning \"Full-Bodied Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Because of its full-bodied sound, selectable gain, and extraordinary ability to drive low-sensitivity headphones, the Rogue Audio RH-5 is an important new high-value product,\" notes Herb Reichert in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, which honored the RH-5 as a Class A Recommended Component. \"The Rogue RH-5 was able to resolve subtle differences among components under review. It \u003cem\u003ewill\u003c\/em\u003e make an effective anchor at the center of my reviewing practice – just as I'd hoped it would.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is a great option to satisfy those who want to hear their music on a massive stage, especially classical fans,\" reports Dave Hanson, \u003cem\u003eenjoythemusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Every time I popped on a big orchestral piece, I was quickly reminded of just how epic the RH-5's presentation can be. For those who love listening to classical music on the HD800, I would say this is an amplifier you should most definitely check out.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Glorious Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Rogue Audio’s RH-5 is a great choice for the headphone aficionado who also cares about freestanding speaker listening. It has enough inputs and outputs… to serve as the centerpiece of most systems,\" observes S. Andrea Sundaram, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesolo.com\u003c\/em\u003e, November 1, 2019. \"Its selectable gain, high current capability, and balanced output should be able to drive most any headphone model. And while no sonic profile will please everyone, the RH-5’s full bass, warm midrange, and expansive images are sure to find many fans. If you hear it, you may well be one of them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Glorious sound with my headphones especially HD800, great flexibility with inputs\/outputs, nice styling. Other features are just about perfect; I like the 185 steps volume control, readouts, dim-able panel, remote, the build quality, and 3 year warranty,\" notes FLTWS, \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e, November 20, 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo Tube Mu-Follower Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 uses Rogue Audio's highly acclaimed two tube mu-follower design. The tube complement consists of 2 x 12AU7\/ECC82 tubes. High current MOSFET buffered outputs give you plenty of power for the headphones your choice. Output power is an impressive 3.5 watts (32Ω). Slow start turn on sequencing adds to the premium listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGenerous Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 gives you generous connectivity. This includes three pairs of RCA inputs and one pair of balanced XLR inputs. Headphone outputs are provided via 3 pin and 4 pin fully balanced outputs as well as two 1\/4\" TSR headphone jacks, enabling a shared listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThree gain settings allow the output to be matched for either high, medium or low sensitivity headphones. An easy to read OLED display elegantly communicates component settings and volume. The display can also be turned off, if desired. The seven-button remote allows you to turn on the RH-5, change volume, select source and mute output as well as dim the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt's a \"Splendidly Transparent\" Preamp, Too!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 is not just a superb headphone amplifier, it can also be used as the cornerstone of your two channel audio system. Offering both balanced and single ended preamplifier outputs, the RH-5 will also do a wonderful job of driving your preferred amplifier and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"As a line-level preamplifier, the Rogue RH-5's most noble traits were its ability to convey the weight and force of music, and the splendid transparency of its two 12AU7 tubes,\" reports Herb Reichert in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned and Hand Built in the USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRH-5 is entirely designed and hand built in the USA. 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It is built for purists – for the true headphone enthusiast who craves pure, unadulterated sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eJust like a racing car designed for uncompromising speed, the iDSD Diablo sets aside sonic tailoring as well as Bluetooth connectivity to focus on pure sonic power. Prepare for a riveting ride as it will drive any headphone on the planet with aplomb. Put simply, the iDSD Diablo is iFi Audio's best ever transportable amplifier designed to deliver reference level sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e‘Bit-Perfectly’ Wicked\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi uses two Burr-Brown DAC chips and the new 16-core XMOS chip to process the data received via the USB and S\/PDIF digital inputs. This means the iDSD Diablo can handle up to PCM 768, DSD 512, 2xDXD. Both PCM and DSD remain ‘bit-perfect’. It also provides full MQA decoding! And with MQA now available over S\/PDIF, you can take advantage of any MQA CDs in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePositively Pure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBalanced, differential analog circuit design reduces noise and crosstalk within the signal path by fully separating the left and right channels. The iDSD Diablo benefits from further refinements to iFi's balanced, symmetrical dual-mono topologies with short, direct signal paths. iFi calls this PureWave. Negative feedback is used in amplifier circuits to compare the output signal with the input signal and correct errors. BUT there are drawbacks. iFi turns the negatives into positives with OptimaLoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhat's OptimaLoop, you may be asking. Commonly applied, one-size-fits-all ‘global negative feedback’ can also highlight different problems at the same time as solving others. Corruption of the error signal, phase shifts, group delay and so on can all have a negative impact on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi recognized that different parts of a circuit benefit from specifically optimized feedback loops and developed a negative feedback system that is much more accurate than the usual approach. This incorporates multiple feedback paths instead of a global loop, each path optimized for a particular function and working synergistically with the others to deliver optimal overall performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiabolically Dynamic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAble to drive all manner of headphones with ease, the iDSD Diablo delivers up to 5000mW of prodigious power, propulsive energy and engaging dynamics, coupled with a remarkable ability to resolve fine texture and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith three settings, you can adjust power and gain to suit your daily driver or track day supercar! TURBO ramps up the level of drive for current-hungry headphones, NORMAL is intended for most over-the-ear or on-ear headphones. ECO dials down the power to suit high-sensitivity in-ear monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower That Does Not Corrupt\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iDSD Diablo’s focus on pure, unadulterated performance, means much attention has been applied to the power supply circuity. Battery power provides ultra-clean and stable DC current avoiding the issues of mains electricity – dips, spikes and noise-inducing RFI\/EMI pollution. But there are sonic downsides resulting from low output voltage and inconsistent output impedance as batteries discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThese issues are fully tackled by the iDSD Diablo’s design. In order to make less efficient headphones, like planar magnetics, sing, the voltage needs to be stepped up from 3.7V to +\/- 15V. We use a step-up converter running at 1.2MHz – a frequency far beyond audibility that is easier to filter than a typical switch-mode supply, enabling high linearity and ultra-low noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFormula 1, iFi Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHigh-bandwidth power supply circuity is dedicated to each critical part of the iDSD Diablo’s design, with independent linear regulation delivering excellent PSRR (Power Supply Rejection Ratio) performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe headphone amp stage eschews IC regulators in favor of Panasonic OS-CON capacitors, delivering 2320uF between them. The DAC section benefits from an ultra-low-noise regulator with additional passive filtering, reducing high order harmonic distortion and, in turn, jitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEven the USB input stage benefits from dedicated regulation and multi-stage filtering, and the microprocessor control circuitry (often a local source of digital noise) has separate regulation, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBurr-Brown True Native Chipset\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged or ‘bit-perfect’. This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi uses Burr Brown extensively in our products having selected it for its natural-sounding ‘musicality’ and True Native architecture. The company's experience with this IC means we know how to make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB and S\/PDIF digital inputs. This new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this new 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi’s in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimize sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHooking Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt the front of the unit, alongside a standard 1\/4\" (6.3mm) single-ended headphone jack, resides a 4.4mm Pentaconn output for headphones offering balanced connection. At the back are two digital audio inputs: USB-A and a S\/PDIF socket that accepts both electrical and optical signals, the former via a 3.5mm connector and the latter via a supplied adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe USB-A input features a ‘male’ connector, rather than a typical ‘female’ port for greater mechanical integrity. A separate USB-C charging port is also provided, along with a 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced output to connect to an external amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccessories Galore\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs befits a reference-level product, iFi included a whole host of accessories in a luxurious travel case. 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It uses a premium custom-made 80-watt toroidal power transformer for quiet, dependable operation. Silver plated wires in a Teflon jacket add to the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe casework boasts an aluminum die-cast chassis with an anodized finish along with aluminum volume knobs and power switch button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor smooth, rich audiophile performance, you can't beat the sound of vacuum tubes. The WA6's tube complement consists of two 6DE7 drive\/power tubes and one 5AR4 rectifier tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNo-Nonsense Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou get no-nonsense connectivity with your Woo. It provides one pair of RCA inputs and one 1⁄4\" stereo headphone jack. A high\/low headphone impedance switch ensures compatibility with a wide range of headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdventures in Tube Rolling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis Woo Audio product is perfect for tweakers who love to experiment with their gear. Changing the sound quality is as easy as trying a different set of audio tubes as an alternative to the tubes that come standard with your Woo. You’ll find lots of suggestions for ‘tube rolling’ on the Internet on head-fi.org and other audiophile Websites. So roll your own and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWoo Audio takes great pride in the fact that its products are assembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA from foreign and domestic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: AC power cord and interconnect cables are not included with this model. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woo Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981956702381,"sku":"NEW-WAWA6-BLK","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/WAWA6_BLK_01_2023__00827.1696448035.1280.1280_1e3efdba-a37d-41b7-922e-970cc92d865b.jpg?v=1778127160"},{"product_id":"ifi-hip-dac2-portable-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","title":"iFi hip-dac2 Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe hip-dac Just Got Hipper – Now with Full MQA Decoding\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi audio's much loved, original hip-dac has had a makeover! The portable, hi-res DAC\/headphone amp looks ultra cool in its new vibrant Sunset Orange. Not only has the hip-dac2's super sleek aluminum case received an update, but its insides have also been enhanced. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe new 16-core XMOS chip, which processes data over USB, delivers double the clock speed and four times the memory. This improves overall performance and adds full MQA decoding to the hip-dac2‘s skill set. 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The LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and it denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist\/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMQA rendering technology (used in the original hip-dac among other iFi products) connects to an MQA Core signal (such as TIDAL) and completes the final unfold of an MQA file. Usually, the computer carries out the decoding. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003ePowerful Amp Circuitry\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe hip-dac2’s amp circuitry, like the original, is a balanced (differential) design. 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Designed for both home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systems’ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn 2014, Chord introduced the original Hugo, a revolutionary portable DAC and headphone amp that hugely popular. Advances in digital technology, including the latest FPGAs and WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filters, have enabled Chord to introduce a next-generation version, Hugo 2, featuring flexible new features, plus next-generation technical and sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Not an inconsiderable sum for a DAC, but Hugo 2 proves well worth it,\" reports \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-fi?\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, June 26, 2017. \"There isn’t another DAC around at anywhere near this sort of price able to communicate so torrentially, so unambiguously or so effortlessly. We like it a lot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I honestly can’t think of a single transportable DAC device out on the market today that can beat the Hugo 2 for pure sound,\" notes reviewer marcus in his September 24, 2017 post for \u003cem\u003eheadfonics.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Hugo 2 earned a \"Recommended\" award from \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e It sounds really good with all ears and headphones I have used it with, and I am very much looking forward to trying out many more in the future.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you are in the game for a high-end DAC that appears to also be used on the go with your smartphone or DAP, the Hugo 2 is definitely worth serious consideration. The Hugo quickly won me over and has become my main DAC\/amp at the office and my desktop DAC at home – it simply is that good. 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The DAC is an extremely sophisticated custom design that sounds superb.\" In conclusion, \"The Hugo 2 has exceptional resolution of transient detail, striking three-dimensionality, and extremely quiet backgrounds.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"An Essential Audition\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It’s an essential audition; not just as a portable DAC\/headphone amp, but as the best hi-fi digital converter at or near the price,\" reports \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I honestly can’t think of a single transportable DAC device out on the market today that can beat the Hugo 2 for pure sound,\" notes marcus at \u003cem\u003eheadfonics.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I am delighted to say that after spending some time in its company, at last, my expectations have been surpassed,\" raves Simon Wilce, \u003cem\u003eHiFi and Music Source\u003c\/em\u003e, February 26, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAt Home or On-the-Go\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHugo 2 can be enjoyed both at home and on-the-go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. 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It is a pure tube design, utilizing 12AU7 tubes in a class-A, single-ended topology, with transformer coupled outputs. There are no semiconductors used in the entire signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNearly a decade ago, Woo Audio set out to create an attractive, high-performance vacuum tube amplifier that would delight the eyes and ears of music lovers. The original award-winning WA7 Fireflies headphone amplifier\/DAC was born. And now Woo Audio is proud to introduce the improved 3rd generation version of this highly acclaimed component. It is sure to satisfy even the most discerning listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-in Linear Power Supply and High Performance DAC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKeeping the same elegant look that makes WA7 Fireflies unique, the new 3rd gen features a built-in linear power supply, making the set-up a breeze and a one-box solution. In addition, the 3rd gen version employs a balanced headphone output (plus a standard 1\/4\" headphone output) driven by a pair of 12AU7 vacuum tubes. The user-replaceable vacuum tubes can be upgraded to customize the sound to your personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe power output of the WA7 Fireflies is over 1.5 watts per channel at 4 Ohms, compared to 1.0 watt for the Gen 2 Fireflies. The power boost is ideal for a wide range of IEM (in-ear monitors) as well as power-demanding full-sized headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe class-leading, high performance ESS SABRE Audiophile DAC provides up to 24-bit\/384kHz PCM, and 128DSD\/5.6MHz. It allows you to enjoy music from streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, and Amazon Music HD in lossless resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt's a Tube Preamplifier, Too\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou asked for it and Woo listened. The new 3rd gen is also a tube preamplifier enabling you to easily integrate WA7 fireflies with your home speaker system. Or use it to drive a pair of desktop-powered speakers for more ways to enjoy the uncompromised sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAnd you get your choice of preamp outputs, too. A rear panel switch selects a 4.4mm 5-pole by Pentaconn by NIPPON DICS balanced preamp output, which is the preferred output to use for no-compromise sound. You can also select the 6.3mm (1\/4”) stereo preamp output and also enjoy the highest quality sonic output from your WA7 Fireflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe high quality construction features include a pair of Nickel Alloy core output transformers, all-aluminum chassis with no screws visible from any viewing angles. A thick block of superior quality, high clarity glass is provided to protect the tubes, while maintaining a clean and elegant aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdventures in Tube Rolling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis Woo Audio product is perfect for tweakers who love to experiment with their gear. Changing the sound quality is as easy as trying a different set of audio tubes as an alternative to the tubes that come standard with your Woo. You'll find lots of suggestions for 'tube rolling' on the Internet on head-fi.org and other audiophile Websites. So roll your own and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWoo Audio takes great pride in the fact that its products are assembled in Brooklyn, New York, USA from foreign and domestic components.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woo Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982000709805,"sku":"NEW-WAWA73-SIL","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982000742573,"sku":"DEMO-WAWA73-SIL","price":1069.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/WAWA73_SIL_01-Large__73846.1728487729.1280.1280_f291bbbb-2352-440b-9881-e294df0d3792.jpg?v=1778127241"},{"product_id":"woo-audio-wa5-le-headphone-amplifier-silver","title":"Woo Audio WA5 LE  Headphone Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWoo Audio WA5-LE Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Reference Tube Amplifier for Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Woo Audio WA5-LE is a two-piece, all-tube headphone amplifier built around the famous 300B power tube. It is made for listeners who want a rich, open, and lifelike headphone experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe WA5-LE is a dedicated headphone amplifier. Unlike the full WA5, it does not power speakers. Its aluminum chassis is available in Black or Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Special Sound of 300B Tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe single-ended Class A design keeps the signal path simple. Two 300B power tubes help voices sound natural, give instruments room to breathe, and bring a smooth sense of flow to music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn All-Tube Signal Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe WA5-LE uses two 6SN7 driver tubes, two 300B power tubes, and two 5U4G rectifier tubes. Point-to-point wiring and transformer-coupled outputs follow a classic, carefully built approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMatch the Amp to Your Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFront-panel switches let you choose high or low power, impedance, and output level. These settings help the WA5-LE work well with many sensitive, standard, and harder-to-drive headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced and Standard Headphone Outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse the front 4-pin XLR output with a compatible balanced headphone cable. A 1\/4-inch output is also included for standard headphone plugs. Both outputs can supply up to 8 watts in high-power mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo Chassis Keep Power Noise Away\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe amplifier and power supply sit in separate full-size chassis. This keeps much of the power hardware away from the audio circuit and gives each section room to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConnect a DAC, phono preamp, or other source to the WA5-LE with RCA or XLR cables. The amplifier has no built-in DAC or streamer, so digital music needs an outside source component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlace both chassis on strong, open shelves. The tubes become hot and need space above and around them. Woo Audio includes the six operating tubes and the cable that joins the two chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e300B Single-Ended Class A Design\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDelivers the open, smooth, and natural sound loved by many tube listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAll-Tube Signal Path\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUses 6SN7 driver, 300B power, and 5U4G rectifier tubes with point-to-point wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eUp to 8 Watts of Headphone Power\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eProvides strong output for a wide range of demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThree Headphone-Matching Controls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChoose high or low power, impedance, and output level for a better match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTwo Headphone Connections\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIncludes both 4-pin XLR and 1\/4-inch stereo outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSeparate Power Supply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA second chassis keeps the power section away from the main audio circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: Dual-chassis, single-ended Class A tube headphone amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTube Set: 2 x 6SN7, 2 x 300B, and 2 x 5U4G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 4-pin XLR and 1\/4-inch stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePower and Matching: Up to 8 watts; high\/low power, impedance, and level settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eInputs: 1 x XLR pair and 2 x RCA pairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSize and Finish: Two 12 x 9 x 17 in. chassis; about 35 lb. each; black or silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan the WA5-LE power speakers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. The WA5-LE is made only for headphones. Choose the full Woo Audio WA5 if you also need speaker outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDoes it have a built-in DAC or streamer?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo. Connect a separate DAC, streamer, phono preamp, or other analog source through the RCA or XLR inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWill it work with all headphones?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt works with many dynamic and planar-magnetic headphones. Electrostatic headphones need a matching electrostatic amplifier or energizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAre the tubes included?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Woo Audio includes two 6SN7, two 300B, and two 5U4G tubes. 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NuPrime recognizes that merely supporting standard sampling rates and hi-res music formats using state-of-the-art chips or proprietary digital signal processing is not sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo satisfy the most discerning audiophiles, the NuPrime DAC-10H does three things exceptionally well. First, it will drive any headphones with ease. Second, it delivers the utmost detail during a symphony’s quietest passages or a soundtrack’s heart-pounding explosion. Finally, it accomplishes all of this in the most natural sound. It is a truly musical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-end Preamp Section\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo meet the requirement of audiophiles who want to eliminate extra components in their system, the DAC-10H incorporates a high-end preamp capable of driving the power amplifier directly. The DAC-10H includes features borrowed from the Reference class P-20 preamp, including an advanced, thin-film switched-resistor ladder network for controlling volume, which provides a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting. It also has individually adjustable volume on each input for precise source level matching and volume adjustment in 99 precise, 0.5dB increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Heart of the System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs the heart of an audio system, the DAC-10H supports an extensive number of inputs and formats. Utilizing the world’s best performing 32-bit audio DAC is only a first step for designing the ultimate DAC. The experience and proprietary know-how in designing many \"Editor’s Choice\" and \"Product of the Year\" award-winning products elevate the NuPrime DAC-10H above the competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNotable features include five digital inputs and two stereo inputs for system flexibility. Inputs consist of one USB digital, two coaxial digital S\/PDIF, two optical digital S\/PDIF, and two analog stereo RCA. Outputs consist of optical digital (up to 24 bit\/192 kHz), unbalanced stereo RCA line out, balanced stereo XLR pre-out, balanced headphone out (XLR-4 jack), and unbalanced headphone amplifier out (1\/4\" jack).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOn the output side, it offers unique dual gain settings for RCA with 2V or 4V outputs, XLR with 4V or 8V outputs. Each of the balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs have four different high power output settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorld's Best 32-bit Audio DAC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe SABRE32 Reference ES9018 from ESS Technology is the world’s best-performing 32-bit audio DAC solution for high-end consumer applications and professional studio equipment. With ESS’s 32-bit Hyperstream™ DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the SABRE32 Reference DAC delivers an unprecedented dynamic range of up to 135 dB and THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise) of -120dB, all of which put the DAC-10H at the industry’s cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSymmetrical signal processing with exact signal transmission over the entire frequency spectrum and extremely low harmonic distortion ensures an unadulterated musical presentation. Asynchronous transfer mode delivers extremely low levels of jitter. Ultra-low-noise JFETs in the input stage offer the lowest possible noise level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DAC-10H supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 (up to 11.2MHz) and DoP (up to 5.6MHz) method and sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz and DSD64 to DSD256.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTop Quality Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eToday’s best headphones can cost as much as a high-end DAC. Their owners demand a headphone amp that fully exploits their potential. Key features of the DAC-10H headphone amp include a four-pin balanced and a standard 1\/4\" stereo headphone amplifier outputs. The output circuitry is designed for use with up to two dynamic headphones. Consistent wiring and the use of XLR-4 sockets ensure excellent channel separation. 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Handmade in England, this pocket-sized aluminum block turns any phone, tablet, or computer into a genuinely high-end source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eThis Gen 2 revision adds what listeners asked for most: a 4.4mm balanced-wired output and switchable USB-C charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"no-dac-chipa-custom-fpga-instead\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNo DAC Chip—A Custom FPGA Instead\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eChord doesn’t use off-the-shelf converter chips. Digital designer Rob Watts programs the Mojo 2’s FPGA from scratch, running a 40,960-tap filter across 40 DSP cores—processing power orders of magnitude beyond conventional DACs. 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Add three levels of crossfeed for more natural headphone imaging, and you can tailor the Mojo 2 to any headphone and any recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"polychromatic-controls\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ePolychromatic Controls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eChord’s signature glowing spheres control everything—volume, input, EQ, crossfeed, mute, and lock—with colors indicating sample rate and settings at a glance. It’s unmistakably Chord, and genuinely useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"smart-battery-for-desk-or-pocket\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSmart Battery for Desk or Pocket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eIntelligent FPGA-managed charging delivers more than 8 hours of playback, charges quickly and cool, and—unlike the original Mojo—is safe to leave connected on your desk permanently. Charge via the dedicated port or enable USB-C charging from the menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"grows-into-a-streamer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eGrows into a Streamer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eAdd Chord’s Poly module and the Mojo 2 becomes a Wi-Fi streamer and microSD player with Roon support—no computer required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"building-your-system\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eConnect your phone or computer to the USB-C input (micro-USB, 3.5mm coax, and optical inputs are there too) and plug in headphones—3.5mm or 4.4mm, each with independent volume memory. On the desk, it doubles as a compact DAC for powered monitors or an amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features-specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCustom Rob Watts FPGA DAC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40,960-tap filter on 40 DSP cores—no off-the-shelf chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHi-Res to 32-Bit\/768kHz and DSD256\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 125dB dynamic range and 0.0003% distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLossless 4-Band UHD DSP EQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e104-bit tone control plus three-level crossfeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e3.5mm and 4.4mm Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e600mW into 30 ohms; drives headphones up to 800 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e8+ Hour Intelligent Battery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesk-safe charging with switchable USB-C charge input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHandmade in England\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminum; four-time What Hi-Fi? Best DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: Portable DAC \/ Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eConversion: Custom FPGA with Pulse Array DAC, 40,960-Tap WTA Filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePCM Support: Up to 32-bit\/768kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDSD Support: Up to DSD256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTHD+N: 0.0003% (2.5V, 300 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDynamic Range: 125dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOutput Power: 600mW @ 30 ohms; 90mW @ 300 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOutput Impedance: 0.06 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 3.5mm and 4.4mm (up to 800 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eInputs: USB-C (data\/charge), Micro-USB, 3.5mm Coax, Optical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDSP: 4-Band Lossless EQ, Crossfeed, Menu with Lock and Mute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBattery: 8+ Hours; Intelligent Desktop-Safe Charging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDimensions: 3.3“W x 2.4”D x 0.9\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeight: 185 grams (0.4 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMade In: England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWill it work with my phone?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—Android, iPhone (with a suitable adapter), Windows, Mac, and Linux all connect over USB. The Mojo 2 is also Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWhat’s new in this Gen 2 revision?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 4.4mm balanced-wired headphone output replaces one of the original’s two 3.5mm jacks, and USB-C charging can now be enabled from the menu alongside the dedicated charge port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan it drive demanding headphones?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. 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Woo Audio’s engineers were able to apply much of the no-compromise design philosophy from its flagship product, the WA234 MONO, which is the world’s first dual chassis monoblock stereo headphone amp and integrated amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIndependent Headphone and Speaker Circuitry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLike its flagship big brother, the WA234 MONO, the WA5 relies an all-tube design for its exquisite sound quality, utilizing the 6SN7 tube for the driver, a 300B tube for power, and a 274B tube for the rectifier. The WA5 provides up to 8 watts of power output into four-pin XLR and 1\/4” stereo headphone outputs and to a pair of WBT Nextgen 0710-Cu speaker terminals. 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It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. 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He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bybda314-blk-17in\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-audio\/digital-to-analog-converters\/\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphones\/headphones\/\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, how to match an amp to your headphones, or the difference between balanced and single-ended connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\"\u003eAudio Advisor Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982350442669,"sku":"NEW-BYBHA1F-SIL-19IN","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBHA1F_SIL_01_2024__06680.1704304030.1280.1280_d04b0f0e-2aa4-4d79-bf43-0f279e9d2f1f.jpg?v=1778108743"},{"product_id":"woo-audio-wa2-single-ended-otl-headphone-amplifier-silver","title":"Woo Audio WA2 Single-Ended OTL Headphone Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"A Phenomenal Value\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Woo Audio WA2 is a high performance headphone amplifier that's perfect for even the most power hungry headphones. It uses a singled-ended triode, 'Class A' all-tube-drive OTL (output transformer-less) design for pristine sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"We're used to the sound of our most highly rated headphones through our existing, impressive-in-their-own-right amplifiers, but the WA2 breathes phenomenal new life into even the greatest headphones on the planet,\" reports Nate Lanxon at \u003cem\u003eCNET.co.uk\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"One of the Most Musically Involving I Have Heard\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"As a headphone amplifier, WA2 is one of the most musically involving amplifiers I have heard, and for the price, awfully close to the state-of-the-art,\" notes Linden Park, \u003cem\u003eEnjoyTheMusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"It may be unparalleled among the products in the marketplace now and represents a phenomenal value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Iron-Fisted Control of Any Headphone\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Woo Audio WA2 headphone amplifier-preamp is one of the highlights of the year. It's quiet beyond the normal noise floor, lifelike musically, soldered by hand, very nicely designed, and fairly priced,\" notes Matej Isak in a December 2010 review at \u003cem\u003eMonoAndStereo.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"[The WA2] has iron-fisted control of any headphone I throw at it, and most importantly – it communicates with me and my emotions,\" marvels xenithon at \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeticulously Made Inside and Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA2 is a high quality, meticulously made product inside and out that uses point-to-point wiring throughout its construction. It uses a premium 120-watt toroidal power transformer for quiet, dependable operation with an individual filter choke and rectifier per channel. An Alps potentiometer and power switch plus silver plated Teflon wires add to the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe casework boasts an aluminum die-cast chassis with an anodized finish along with aluminum volume knobs and power switch button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor smooth, rich audiophile performance, you can't beat the sound of vacuum tubes. The WA2's tube complement consists of two 6AS7\/6080 power tubes, two 6922\/6DJ8 drive tubes, and two EZ80 rectification tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Worth Every Single Bit of Its Price\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I have had various solid-state amps and a modded X-Cans that I still use daily in my office, but this is the first headphone amp I have owned that made me feel like I was in the middle of the music.,\" raves KillerB, \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e, April 7, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I’ve very much enjoyed the company of the Woo Audio WA2,\" observes longtime \u003cem\u003eheadphonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e reviewer Lieven. \"My love for this terrific sounding and looking amplifier has only grown from the day it got here… If you have made it to the end of this review I am sure it is clear this Woo Audio 2 is a great piece of equipment and it is worth every single bit of its price.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The bass is well defined and generous and reaches deep. Highs are crisp and clear, mids are clear and delicate,\" notes ardilla at \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Connectivity You Need\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou get the connectivity you need with your Woo. It provides four pairs of selectable RCA inputs and one TRS 1⁄4\" stereo headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdventures in Tube Rolling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis Woo Audio product is perfect for tweakers who love to experiment with their gear. Changing the sound quality is as easy as trying a different set of audio tubes as an alternative to the tubes that come standard with your Woo. You’ll find lots of suggestions for ‘tube rolling’ on the Internet on head-fi.org and other audiophile Websites. So roll your own and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandcrafted and Made in the USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWoo Audio takes great pride in every component that the company designs and manufactures. All products are handcrafted, and they're made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Tender, Full Bodied, Lush\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The WA2 is tender, more full-bodied, polite, lush. It delivers quite a bit of wattage, and I find it to be a good match for the planars\/orthos I have tried,\" observes the Headphoneer at \u003cem\u003eheadphoneer.com\u003c\/em\u003e, April 24, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eChris Allen at \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e notes, \"I really enjoyed this amp overall and would recommend it as a starting point for anybody looking to get into more serious tube amps. So far this has been my favorite Woo product build quality is 2nd to none.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The WA2 is among the better headphone amps available. It actually surprises me that it's not even more popular than it is,\" concludes Skylab, also at \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This latest version of this headphone amp no longer features RCA outputs and the output selector. It cannot be switched over to act as a preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e An AC power cord and interconnect cables are not included with this model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woo Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982615306413,"sku":"NEW-WAWA2HA-SIL","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45982615339181,"sku":"OPEN-WAWA2HA-SIL","price":1146.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/WAWA2HA_SIL_01_2023__10072.1765918257.1280.1280_4e3e06d6-2f1b-4a95-a930-06e5b97e1b32.jpg?v=1778127098"},{"product_id":"woo-audio-wa5-integrated-and-headphone-amplifier-generation-2-black","title":"Woo Audio WA5 Integrated and Headphone Amplifier - Generation 2 - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"The Best Amplifier That I Have Ever Heard\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWoo Audio's WA5 is a superb sounding vacuum tube integrated amplifier with the exquisite headphone stage that you would expect from Woo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHandcrafted in New York since 2008, the latest 2015 edition of Woo Audio’s WA5 headphone amp and integrated amp is a prominent example of trickle down technology. Woo Audio’s engineers were able to apply much of the no-compromise design philosophy from its flagship product, the WA234 MONO, which is the world’s first dual chassis monoblock stereo headphone amp and integrated amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIndependent Headphone and Speaker Circuitry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLike its flagship big brother, the WA234 MONO, the WA5 relies an all-tube design for its exquisite sound quality, utilizing the 6SN7 tube for the driver, a 300B tube for power, and a 274B tube for the rectifier. The WA5 provides up to 8 watts of power output into four-pin XLR and 1\/4” stereo headphone outputs and to a pair of WBT Nextgen 0710-Cu speaker terminals. For best sound quality, the WA5 uses independent headphone and speaker circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eInputs consist of one pair of balanced XLR connections and two pairs of WBT Nextgen 0210-Cu unbalanced RCA inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Work of Art\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Put simply the WA5 is the best amplifier that I have ever heard,\" raves Paddy Carroll in a \u003cem\u003eheadphone.guru\u003c\/em\u003e review for June 10, 2015. \"Its beautiful aesthetics and military build are nothing short of breathtaking. Finally I have an amplifier that satisfies all my listening needs and I am confident that it will give me many years of satisfaction.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It is a work of art; it is both magnificent to look at and a true reference amplifier. 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These consist of V-Cap input coupling caps (matched pair 0.15uf\/600V), Blackgate bypass 6SN7 cathode caps (150uf\/350V), Jensen decoupling caps (100u\/500V), and Jensen voltage filtering caps (220uf\/450V).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Power and Configurability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThanks to its high power and its configurability, the WA5 will drive any pair of headphones you can realistically expect to find anywhere on the planet, and it will make them sound their absolute best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe marquee feature of the WA5 consists of user-selectable High\/Low Power, High\/Low Impedance, and High\/Low level Output switches located on the front panel. Using these switches in conjunction allows you to precisely optimize the synergy between your headphone amplifier and headphones to achieve the ideal pairing. With the WA5, the glorious, sweet sound of the 300B vacuum tube has never been so accessible or so versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSingle-ended Triode Class A Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA5 uses a single-ended triode, Class A, output transformer-coupled design for clean, clean, lush, and lifelike audio. The highly regulated power supply uses a pair of 274B tubes to provide the ultimate in quiet performance that can only be achieved with this kind of meticulous design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll-Tube Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUnlike many so-called vacuum tube headphone amps that are actually a hybrid design and use a tube to sweeten a solid state design, the WA5 takes a purist approach. It uses a 100-percent all tube design, relying on discrete components rather than transistors and ICs and with point-to-point wiring. 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It further improves the sound quality with enhanced circuit design, whilst maintaining the versatile features of the ‘regular’ version and adding something special – a custom EQ setting precisely tailored across the entire frequency response curve to make the most of a popular headphone model: the MassDrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX headphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the iFi Zen Can Signature V2 by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"JMu [Julie Mullins] auditioned both versions of the ZEN CAN with the appropriate headphones. With the EQ, she heard sharper transient attacks, more air and presence, and more detail and clarity, adding that 'yes, the EQ curve obviously boosts the bass,' which correlates with JA's [Jon Atkinson's] measurements. JCA found that the effect of the CANs' custom EQ wasn't dramatic, but it was positive, especially with the HiFiMan headphones, which could sound a bit woolly without it. Without EQ, JMu found that 'tonal balance with the ZEN set seemed extended and neutral, with rare hints of brightness.' JMu concluded that the ZEN Signature sets 'offer impressive sound quality—and a bit of style—for not a lot of money.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eiFi's ActivEQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi's ActivEQ feature combines active and passive components to create a specific EQ curve to suit a particular pair of headphones. This is performed in the analog domain without adding any additional noise or distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature 6XX, features ActivEQ for the MassDrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX high-quality headphones with more than 120,000 sold to date, based on the Sennheiser HD 650 and created exclusively for Drop.com. These headphones are renowned for the quality of their midrange performance but exhibit some quirks in the bass and treble regions, which can be seen in frequency response measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEQ Activated\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen the ‘HD 6XX’ button is pressed, the ZEN CAN Signature 6XX calibrates its signal to complement the headphone’s response characteristics right across the frequency range, thus tailoring its performance to precisely fit the HD 6XX like a made-to-measure suit. In particular, the 7kHz treble and bass below 500Hz is gently elevated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhat’s more, the benefits of this ActivEQ curve are equally applicable to the Sennheiser HD 650, which shares the same characteristics. It also has an effect on other Sennheiser models, too. This feature can be switched on or off. Without ActivEQ engaged, the ZEN CAN Signature 6XX’s performance is adroitly balanced to make the most of all manner of headphones and in-ear monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGain, Gain and More Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature 6XX has four gain settings in six dB steps – 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18db. iFi calls this PowerMatch. It enables the amp to precisely suit the connected headphones. Unity gain (0dB) is useful to ensure low noise with sensitive in-ear monitors, while the higher gain settings make the most of tougher headphone loads, delivering excellent dynamic headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalance of Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature 6XX's circuitry is a balanced, symmetrical dual-mono design – a topology usually reserved for high-end headphone amps – with a number of key elements trickled down from the discrete Class A circuitry developed for iFi's flagship headphone amplifier, the Pro iCAN. Key components have been upgraded to enhance performance in line with the improvements made to the ZEN CAN Signature 6XX, including the use of Panasonic OS-CON and Elna Silmic II capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDriving Force\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe amp offers prodigious drive capability, delivering 1600mW (7.2V) into 32 ohms from the single-ended output, with 15V+ available to loads of 300 ohms or more through the balanced output, ensuring it takes even current-hungry planar headphones in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDelivering ultra-low distortion, rich sonic detail, engaging dynamics and the ability to drive all manner of headphones with ease, the ZEN CAN Signature 6XX is a truly a driving force to be reckoned with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStay Connected\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature 6XX offers stereo RCA and 3.5mm single-ended inputs, plus a 4.4mm balanced input. There is also a 4.4mm balanced output so you can connect to power amps equipped with a balanced input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThere is a pair of headphone outputs – a 6.3mm output for headphones that have a standard single-ended connector (compatible with all headphones) and a 4.4mm balanced output for headphones offering balanced connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAn increasing number of high-quality headphones and in-ear monitors either come so equipped or give the option of detaching the cable and upgrading to a 4.4mm balanced connector, and this output makes the most of them (it is particularly recommended for high-impedance headphones).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982726914221,"sku":"NEW-IFZCS6XX","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982726946989,"sku":"DEMO-IFZCS6XX","price":169.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45982726979757,"sku":"OPEN-IFZCS6XX","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cosmetically Blemished","offer_id":45982727012525,"sku":"BLEM-IFZCS6XX","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Factory Refreshed","offer_id":45982727045293,"sku":"RFRB-IFZCS6XX","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/IFZCS6XX_02-Large__78609.1726683173.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778113576"},{"product_id":"nuprime-dac-9x-digital-to-analog-converter-and-headphone-amp-silver","title":"NuPrime DAC-9X Digital-to-Analog Converter and Headphone Amp - Silver","description":"\u003ch3\u003eReference Class DAC with Preamp, Headphone Amp, and MQA Decoding\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe NuPrime DAC-9X is a reference-class DAC designed for studio professionals and demanding audiophiles who want the best performance from hi-end music sources. As the heart of an audio system, the DAC-9X supports an extensive number of inputs and formats. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DAC-9X includes six digital inputs (including 2 x IIS\/DSD) and one analog stereo inputs, plus RCA stereo and XLR balanced outputs – along with a 1\/4\" (6.3mm) standard stereo headphone output. It provides decoding capability of PCM 384K, DSD256, and MQA. Additionally, it supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 and the DoP method.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDual ESS Technology 32-bit audio DAC ESS9028Q2M independently decode left and right channels, improving channel separation and reducing overall noise. 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Most source components have a basic headphone jack built in, but it’s an afterthought circuit: low-power, often noisy, and not designed for demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is Bryston’s full answer to that problem. They did not add a headphone circuit to an existing product. They built a dedicated amplifier from scratch — applying the same engineering behind their legendary full-size power amplifiers directly to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the BHA-1 as a miniature power amplifier. That’s accurate. The same principles that drive their 7B, 14B, and 28B monoblock amplifiers — Class A circuitry, dual-mono construction, high-current output — are all present inside the BHA-1. The headphones just happen to sit on your ears instead of across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A — Six Discrete Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-designed by Bryston. There are three per channel. Class A means the output transistors stay fully active on every part of the waveform. There is no switching, no crossover region, and no transition distortion. It is the most linear way to run an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, each headphone driver is powered by two of those amplifiers at once — one carrying the positive signal, one carrying the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the result is twice the signal voltage compared to single-ended operation. Bryston uses the same approach in their monoblock power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono means the left and right channels are fully independent circuits — separate amplifiers, separate power, no shared components between them. There is no crosstalk between channels. Whatever is happening on the left side of the signal has no effect on the right. This is the same principle behind Bryston’s separate-chassis monoblock amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale XLR Outputs — Three Headphone Connections at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. Three outputs sit side by side on the front panel and can all be used at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin stereo XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common balanced headphone connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3-pin XLR jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate left and right channel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch (6.35mm) single-ended TRS\u003c\/strong\u003e jack for standard headphone cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-ended jack uses one amplifier per channel instead of two, so it delivers roughly half the voltage swing of the balanced outputs. Balanced is the way to get the most from the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume, Gain, and Balance Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume potentiometer is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory. Laser trimming means the left and right channels track at matched levels across the full volume range — most important at low listening levels where mismatches are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects gain: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high). This lets you match the BHA-1 to your source’s output level, so the volume control sits in a comfortable, usable range. A separate balance control — rare on headphone amplifiers — allows fine left\/right adjustment to suit different headphone designs or listener preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Plus a Built-In Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between three inputs: a balanced XLR pair, an unbalanced RCA pair, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for portable sources. All connectors are gold plated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rear panel, a pair of balanced XLR outputs lets the BHA-1 drive a power amplifier and speakers. It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. The BHA-1 carries Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW. Jennings, ecoustics.com, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Jennings reviewed the BHA-1 after extended listening with a range of headphones. He called it a “must listen for anyone looking for a final train stop on the personal audio express” and was puzzled it had taken him so long to hear it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine, 2012–2013 — Product of the Year; Exceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Dorgay awarded the BHA-1 both a Product of the Year and an Exceptional Value Award. He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bybda314-blk-17in\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-audio\/digital-to-analog-converters\/\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphones\/headphones\/\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. 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Enter the HDV 820, which will surely change the way you listen to and experience your music. That is, if you are lucky enough to possess headphones capable of turning the extremely high-quality audio signal delivered by the HDV 820 into an aural quality just as supreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Sennheiser has introduced a real gem here,\" reports Dave Hanson, \u003cem\u003eenjoythemusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e, November 2017. \"It's a fun sounding piece of equipment and I feel like this is a piece I'll be recommending frequently in the near future. If you're looking for a slightly warm and lush do-it-all piece that can add some musicality while keeping pace with your most resolving headphones, definitely give this one an audition.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Sennheiser HDV 820 headphone amplifier\/DAC offers a detailed and focused output. It's relative low noise performance in its single-ended configuration is surpassed in spades during XLR use,\" notes Paul Rigby, \u003cem\u003etheaudiophileman.com\u003c\/em\u003e, October 7, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Mission: Make the Best Even Better\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen you have engineered audio components that represent the state of the art, going one better is the most rewarding task we at Sennheiser can think of. It was the task we set out on when we designed the HDV 820. Pioneering into new technological territory, we found still more sonic truth to bring to our most demanding clientele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUnsurpassed Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe heart of the new HDV 820 is a formidable ESS SABRE32 DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that surpasses the previous generation with an even higher resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 384 kHz. The amplifier is also capable of playing DSD256 files of up to 12.3 MHz. It has USB, optical, and coax digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith a breadth of audio outputs that include XLR3, XLR4, 6.3 mm- and a 4.4 mm Pentaconn jack, it is easy to find the optimal way to connect your headphones with the HDV 820. It performs brilliantly with digital sources, whether optically, coaxially, or via USB, and features balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog inputs. The HDV 820 also comes supplied with a dedicated, country-specific power cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Design Gives the Eyes a Taste of How It Sounds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFittingly for an audio component that delivers such an incredibly pure sonic experience, the HDV 820 has also been created to delight visually. It features a new anodized black finish with white LED lights that has been designed to perfectly complement the latest version of our flagship high-end headphone, the HD 800 S - by the way, an ideal partnership for the ultimate audiophile listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sennheiser","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982772232365,"sku":"NEW-SEHDV820-BLK","price":2249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982772265133,"sku":"DEMO-SEHDV820-BLK","price":1699.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/SEHDV820_3QT-Large__30326.1699391520.1280.1280_9b0e34f6-48b1-4864-abb9-46297673fe03.jpg?v=1778102729"},{"product_id":"musical-fidelity-mx-hpa-fully-balanced-headphone-amplifier-silver","title":"Musical Fidelity MX HPA Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Refined, Engaging, Silky-smooth\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMusical Fidelity's studio reference-quality MX HPA fully balanced headphone amp has been a labor of love for everybody at the British audiophile company. Musical Fidelity has been making high performance headphones for some time and CEO and founder Antony Michaelson has always been a great headphone fan. Although the company's critically acclaimed M1 HPA headphone amp is very good, Antony wanted to go even further and build a head amp that was truly magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The MX HPA fully balanced headphone amp is the result of decades of experience of making high quality headphone amplifiers,\" notes Antony. \"Relatively, the MX HPA has about the same performance into headphones as the incredible Titan has into loudspeakers. That is, it is awe inspiring, limitless and any other hyperbole you can imagine. It is thoroughly amazing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUnlike the vast majority of headphone amps that are sprouting up today, the MX HPA isn't a headphone amp\/DAC or headphone amp\/anything else. It's a pure analog design headphone amp, period, for the purest hi-fi headphone listening performance you can imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Heartily Recommended\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The compact MX-HPA sounds refined, engaging, silky-smooth but not soft or over-warm, and with a notably fine bass,\" reports Steve Harris in England's \u003cem\u003eHi-fi News\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \"The MX-HPA really does provide great sound for the money and is heartily recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDownright Mindboggling Technical Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe MX HPA’s technical performance is impressive, to say the least, if not downright mindboggling. Typically distortion from 20 Hz to 40 kHz is less than a miniscule 0.005%. This is serious stuff, and it translates into a truly lifelike and accurate headphone experience that drills deep into your source material. The signal-to-noise ratio is better than 120 dB ('A' weighted), giving you an exceptionally quiet 'black' background for your music. Needless to say, since this is a Musical Fidelity product, the frequency response is ruler flat from 10 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.1 dB).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis amp is capable of a short term peak of 10 watts (for one cycle) and should be able to drive just about any 'phones you plug into it. It has two gain positions selectable from the front panel – 18 dB (8X) and 24 dB (15X).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInnovative Two-way Combined XLR and 1\/4\" Output Jacks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe MX HPA is genuinely fully balanced from beginning to end. Inputs are either balanced or single ended. Connections consist of one pair of line-level XLR balanced inputs and one pair of line-level RCA inputs. And here's a great feature that you probably haven't seen before. The output is one pair of three-pin XLR and 1\/4\" stereo jack two-way combined connections. That's right, either\/or (or both, if you prefer to look at it that way). This little wonder will automatically convert single-ended inputs to balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musical Fidelity","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982821417133,"sku":"NEW-MFMXHPA-SIL","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982821449901,"sku":"DEMO-MFMXHPA-SIL","price":689.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45982821482669,"sku":"OPEN-MFMXHPA-SIL","price":689.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cosmetically Blemished","offer_id":45982821515437,"sku":"BLEM-MFMXHPA-SIL","price":689.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Factory Refreshed","offer_id":45982821548205,"sku":"RFRB-MFMXHPA-SIL","price":689.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/MFMXHPA_SIL_01-Large__47064.1700151139.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778095453"},{"product_id":"rotel-dx-3-headphone-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGem of a High-Performance Headphone Amp, Preamp, and Standalone DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDon't settle for less than a peak listening experience. If you're a headphone lover, the new Rotel DX-3 head amp will be your constant companion, revealing new details and dimensions to your music. It will also bowl you over as a standalone preamp and DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFrom its exquisite industrial design to its sophisticated tech and performance, the DX-3 is a gem of a premium, fully balanced headphone amplifier. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via a PC-USB input, coaxial \/ optical digital input, or aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth. Analog sources are accommodated, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"My First Listen Gave Me Goosebumps\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Rotel DX-3 is Rotel’s first offering of a fully balanced, class-A headphone amplifier. Precision built and feature-rich, it offers substantial power in a very small footprint,\" reports Lory Hawley, \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e, September 18, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"My first listen to the DX-3 gave me goosebumps. I think all the headphone amps that I’ve listened to are noise-free, but the DX-3 is on a different level. The background silence behind the music is velvety black. Music seems to be richer in contrast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 walked away with a \"Recommended\" award from \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Want a fun-sized all-in-one that fits fine both on the desk and in most living room systems? The Rotel DX-3 is just that, and more, thanks to its discrete balanced headphone-driving front-end.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Usually, with these combo units, I have to give caveats that either the amp or, more often, the DAC section is the highlight, and the other is relatively meh. The DX-3 is a completely balanced package where neither can be faulted.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFully Balanced Circuit Topology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is designed for audiophiles who want to enjoy music in private listening sessions or through powered speakers, combining performance and style. And it excels with either balanced or single-ended, unbalanced headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFully balanced circuit topology is powered by an in-house manufactured toroidal transformer with ultra-low noise isolation and filter capacitors. The full-color graphic display, extruded aluminum remote control, and front panel controls ensure ease of operation and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn Immersive Soundstage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt its core the DX-3 is driven by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC ensuring exceptional digital-to-analog conversion rendering music with ultimate resolution maximized on an immersive soundstage. The internal headphone amplifier is powered by a custom in-house manufactured, shielded toroidal transformer with high current drivers to deliver dynamics with an ultra-low distortion of \u0026lt; 0.004%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Didn't Break a Sweat\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It feels and sounds every bit of the piece of high-end audio gear it is. It has enough power to drive just about any headphones well above safe listening levels, and it looks gorgeous doing it,\" reports Geoffrey Morrison, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesolo.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"So, if you and your partner want to rock out to the same song using two pairs of big planar-magnetic headphones, the DX-3 didn’t seem to break a sweat. It was barely warm to the touch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Built to Last, Built to Deliver\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Sure, you can find cheaper gear, but most don’t offer Rotel’s build quality, long-term support, or a five-year warranty. That’s a meaningful investment in longevity and peace of mind—especially compared to those flavor-of-the-month devices with short lifespans and questionable parts availability,\" observes W. Jennings, \u003cem\u003eecoustics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a solid, no-nonsense all-in-one headphone system that won’t need replacing any time soon – and performs at a level that justifies its price – the Rotel DX-3 is well worth your attention. It’s built to last, and built to deliver.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandalone DAC and Fully Functional Preamplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 also functions as a standalone DAC and fully functional Preamplifier via XLR Balanced and RCA outputs. This extends the flexibility of installation to directly drive external amplifiers, powered speakers or feeding an existing audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA full-color front panel display provides all user feedback and simplifies a powerful array of setup options with ease. The included aluminum extruded remote control puts the power of the DX-3 in your hands providing access to all runtime and setup functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhether used as a high-performance headphone amplifier, feature laden preamplifier or high-performance DAC, the DX-3 redefines your personal audio space with performance, features and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUser-Selectable Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVariable user selectable headphone gain levels of High, Medium and Low ensure support for low and high impedance headphones through convenient front panel 4.4mm balanced and61\/4' single ended headphone connectors. Volume attenuation is controlled by an audiophile grade NJW1195A analog controller delivering precise steps as refined as 0.5dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Performance Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is a full featured, high-performance component. All aspects of the design have been optimized to retain the full dynamic range and subtle nuances of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe unit has a highly regulated power supply incorporating a Rotel custom-designed toroidal power transformer. This low impedance power supply has ample power reserves, which enables the unit to easily reproduce the most demanding audio signals. This type of design is more expensive to manufacture, but it is better for the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe printed circuit boards (PCB) are designed with Symmetrical Circuit Traces. This ensures that the precise timing of the music is maintained and faithfully recreated. The circuitry uses metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in important signal paths. All aspects of this design have been examined to ensure the most faithful music reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital and Analog, Wireless and Wired Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eConnect your balanced or single-ended phones to the DX-3 or attached directly to a pair of active, powered speakers rending music up to 32-bit\/384kHz from the PC-USB input, 24-bit\/192kHz via Coaxial\/Optical, and aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth, or from legacy audio equipment via its analog 'AUX' RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Ultimate Desktop Companion\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Rotel’s new DX-3 DAC \/ headphone amp is the ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion,’\" reports Jacob Green, \u003cem\u003eaudioholics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, March 25, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Though clearly designed with headphone users in mind, the DX-3 is equally well-equipped to be used as a standalone DAC or as a DAC\/preamp. 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The Elite Edition also boasts an Alps RK50 four-channel volume control in a brass enclosure, four Mundorf MCap Supreme Silver\/Gold capacitor for interstage coupling (one per channel), three Mundorf MTube capacitors for voltage filtering, and Cardas XLR and WBT RCA connectors. Finishing the package is a handsome WA33 Elite Edition 24k gold-plated plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll-Tube Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA33 is both a headphone amplifier and a line-level preamp. Unlike the vast majority of headphone amplifiers on the market that use vacuum tubes, the WA33 does not rely on a hybrid tube and transistor design. Instead, for maximum sonic richness that harkens back to the best components from the Golden Age of high-fidelity gear, the WA33 glories in a gorgeous all-tube design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The sound of the WA33 is something to behold. This is the BEST tube amplifier I have ever heard. 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For maximum reliability, the circuitry uses point-to-point wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeparate-Chassis Power Supply Raises the Performance Bar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA33 shares the same striking appearance of the critically acclaimed WES, where both amplifier units are independent of the power supply. This approach eliminates any interference to critical audio components. Additionally, Woo Audio's internal coupling architecture (ICA) technology allows the WA33 amplifier to merge with the power supply unit without an external umbilical cord to form a single unit in two chassis. The ICA shortens the signal path, and thus significantly reduces unwanted electrical interference and raises sound performance to a level beyond what anyone has experienced in a headphone system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReveals the Most Delicate Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA33 reveals the most delicate detail with the highest level of refinement. Complex music passages are handled with ease and authority. The expansive soundstage, holographic imaging, and rich tones that are pristine, natural, and vivid create a sense of realism that gives the user a euphoric listening experience. With the WA33, music comes to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreamp\/Headphone Connections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe WA33 provides a convenient selection of versatile outputs and inputs for preamp or headphone use. It has a user selectable high impedance or low impedance balanced XLR preamp output, a user selectable high level or low level headphone output, and two pairs of balanced XLR inputs plus one pair of unbalanced RCA inputs. 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Woo Audio’s engineers were able to apply much of the no-compromise design philosophy from its flagship product, the WA234 MONO, which is the world’s first dual chassis monoblock stereo headphone amp and integrated amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLike its flagship big brother, the WA5-LE relies an all-tube design for its exquisite sound quality, utilizing the 6SN7 tube for the driver, a 300B tube for power, and a 274B tube for the rectifier. The WA5-LE provides up to 8 watts of power output into four-pin XLR and 1\/4” stereo headphone outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e'Premium Parts' Version\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis 'Premium Parts' version of the WA5-LE uses audiophile-grade ultra premium internal parts that bring it up to the highest possible performance level. These consist of V-Cap input coupling caps (matched pair 0.15uf\/600V), Blackgate bypass 6SN7 cathode caps (150uf\/350V), Jensen decoupling caps (100u\/500V), and Jensen voltage filtering caps (220uf\/450V).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Extraordinary\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The WA5LE may be the most versatile and pleasurable headphone amp I’ve used. 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It uses a 100-percent all tube design, relying on discrete components rather than transistors and ICs and with point-to-point wiring. 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It is built for purists – for the true headphone enthusiast who craves pure, unadulterated sonic performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eJust like a racing car designed for uncompromising speed, the iDSD Diablo sets aside sonic tailoring as well as Bluetooth connectivity to focus on pure sonic power. Prepare for a riveting ride as it will drive any headphone on the planet with aplomb. Put simply, the iDSD Diablo is iFi Audio's best ever transportable amplifier designed to deliver reference level sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e‘Bit-Perfectly’ Wicked\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi uses two Burr-Brown DAC chips and the new 16-core XMOS chip to process the data received via the USB and S\/PDIF digital inputs. This means the iDSD Diablo can handle up to PCM 768, DSD 512, 2xDXD. Both PCM and DSD remain ‘bit-perfect’. It also provides full MQA decoding! And with MQA now available over S\/PDIF, you can take advantage of any MQA CDs in your collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003ePositively Pure\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBalanced, differential analog circuit design reduces noise and crosstalk within the signal path by fully separating the left and right channels. The iDSD Diablo benefits from further refinements to iFi's balanced, symmetrical dual-mono topologies with short, direct signal paths. iFi calls this PureWave. Negative feedback is used in amplifier circuits to compare the output signal with the input signal and correct errors. BUT there are drawbacks. iFi turns the negatives into positives with OptimaLoop. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhat's OptimaLoop, you may be asking. Commonly applied, one-size-fits-all ‘global negative feedback’ can also highlight different problems at the same time as solving others. Corruption of the error signal, phase shifts, group delay and so on can all have a negative impact on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi recognized that different parts of a circuit benefit from specifically optimized feedback loops and developed a negative feedback system that is much more accurate than the usual approach. This incorporates multiple feedback paths instead of a global loop, each path optimized for a particular function and working synergistically with the others to deliver optimal overall performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDiabolically Dynamic\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAble to drive all manner of headphones with ease, the iDSD Diablo delivers up to 5000mW of prodigious power, propulsive energy and engaging dynamics, coupled with a remarkable ability to resolve fine texture and detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith three settings, you can adjust power and gain to suit your daily driver or track day supercar! TURBO ramps up the level of drive for current-hungry headphones, NORMAL is intended for most over-the-ear or on-ear headphones. ECO dials down the power to suit high-sensitivity in-ear monitors. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003ePower That Does Not Corrupt\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iDSD Diablo’s focus on pure, unadulterated performance, means much attention has been applied to the power supply circuity. Battery power provides ultra-clean and stable DC current avoiding the issues of mains electricity – dips, spikes and noise-inducing RFI\/EMI pollution. But there are sonic downsides resulting from low output voltage and inconsistent output impedance as batteries discharge. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThese issues are fully tackled by the iDSD Diablo’s design. In order to make less efficient headphones, like planar magnetics, sing, the voltage needs to be stepped up from 3.7V to +\/- 15V.  We use a step-up converter running at 1.2MHz – a frequency far beyond audibility that is easier to filter than a typical switch-mode supply, enabling high linearity and ultra-low noise. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFormula 1, iFi Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHigh-bandwidth power supply circuity is dedicated to each critical part of the iDSD Diablo’s design, with independent linear regulation delivering excellent PSRR (Power Supply Rejection Ratio) performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe headphone amp stage eschews IC regulators in favor of Panasonic OS-CON capacitors, delivering 2320uF between them. 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Is that even possible? Nothing is beyond the capabilities of the geniuses at Woo Audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe all-new TUBE mini from Woo is an ultraportable, balanced design, vacuum tube headphone amplifier and DAC that delivers an impressively powerful sound in half the size of the average smartphone. Now you can grab your favorite full-sized headphones and enjoy the best sound quality anywhere you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's cool to look at, too. Amaze your friends! The front panel window shows off the tiny but powerful pair of vacuum tubes inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Easily One of the Best Sounding Portable DAC\/Amps\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"With an incredibly large output that is able to reveal a pristine sound, the Tube Mini is easily one of the best sounding portable DAC\/amps I’ve heard,\" raves Alex Schiffer is his July 27, 2023 review for \u003cem\u003eaudio46.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Using the Tube Mini for your tablet or laptop is the best way to use it. You’ll also get the most out of its output when listening to high-impedance over-ear headphones. It really makes the Tube Mini more of an entry point for tube amps, rather than an amp dongle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"It’s Not a Gimmick, It Actually Sounds Fantastic\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Woo Audio’s Tube Mini pulls off the very impressive feat of being a tube amp that’s as affordable as it is portable. Better still: it’s not a gimmick, as it actually sounds fantastic. It’s combining the best of the new (a high res DAC with DSD and MQA functionality) with the old (vacuum tube analog warmth),\" reports \u003cem\u003emajorhifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 27, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Props to Woo Audio for bringing high quality tubes down to a price point that the mid-fi crowd can afford, and to a size that the HiFi crowd can take with them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Sounds 'Tuby' Enough, and Portability is Maximum\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Woo Audio TUBE Mini is the perfect DAC\/AMP if you want to listen to your full-sized headphones when your regular desktop DACs and amplifiers aren’t available,\" observes Lieven, \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 26, 2024. \"The TUBE Mini has enough power to drive almost all of your favorite headphones, and it does it in a musical way with a tube twist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"What this device does is extremely unique, and something that its target clientele is certain to appreciate. The output power is surprisingly strong, the sound is just 'tuby' enough and the portability is at a maximum,\" notes \u003cem\u003eaudio-head.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 27, 2023. \"I think most purchasers will be pleasantly surprised by the unique proposition involved here. A very fun listen for almost any full-size headphone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall Device – Powerful, High Quality Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCan a small device deliver high-quality, powerful sound? This question kept Woo Audio's engineers motivated and led to the creation of two of the smallest products Woo ever offered, the WA8 Eclipse and WA11 Topaz. But the pursuit to go smaller continued. In late 2019, the company created a powerful solid-state amp that was pocketable. But it lacked Woo Audio's vacuum tube roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA eureka moment came when engineers placed the Eclipse and the Topaz amps side by side and wondered, \"Can we engineer a portable vacuum tube amp\/DAC based on these two products?\" They focused their engineering efforts on achieving this vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMighty-Drive Technology Plus Vacuum Tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt the heart of the TUBE mini are traditional vacuum tubes combined with Woo Audio's innovative Mighty-Drive technology. The result is the warm sound of vacuum tubes and the superpower of MOSFET amplification for an effortless sound that comes alive with full-sized headphones. There are three technologies working seamlessly in TUBE mini. These consist of a power management system for plug-and-play setup, a tube headphone amplifier, and a high-resolution lossless DAC. All of these are present in an impossibly small design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOn full display are the vacuum tubes. Each tube is designed to amplify one channel (hence a pair for left\/right stereo) combined with the powerhouse of MOSFET in a balanced architecture Woo Audio calls Mighty-Drive. The result is a unique sound not found in any solid-state or small tube amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReliable, Robust, Maintenance-Free Vacuum Tubes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVacuum tubes aren't the fussy, delicate components you might expect them to be. Vacuum tube technology has been in use since the early 1900s for a wide range of applications from AV consumer equipment, to medical imaging, to mission-critical military devices. Tubes are therefore reliable, robust and maintenance-free, capable of many thousands of hours of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn audio component applications, tube microphonics from external mechanical vibrations can transfer to the tungsten heaters and thus become audible in the signal path. In order to reduce mechanical vibration, the tubes in TUBE mini are intricately mounted on a spring-loaded suspension system similar to seismic damper systems found in earthquake protection measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptimized DAC for Streaming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe TUBE mini's internal ESS SABRE DAC is optimized for streaming music services and lossless playback of all Hi-Res formats. It delivers Woo Audio's signature sound with an unparalleled listening experience faithfully reproducing the music you love as it was originally recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFree yourself from complicated electronics. Simply connect your favorite headphones and music player to the TUBE mini and enjoy high-fidelity sound everywhere you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced and Unbalanced Headphone Outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor no-compromise sound quality with compatible headphones, the TUBE mini includes a 4.4mm balanced output. It also includes a standard 3.5mm unbalanced output for use with the widest range of headphones and IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4.4mm balanced output is not compatible with headphones and IEMs with unbalanced cables. Never connect unbalanced headphones to the balanced input \/ output using adapters. 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If you're a headphone lover, the new Rotel DX-3 head amp will be your constant companion, revealing new details and dimensions to your music. It will also bowl you over as a standalone preamp and DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFrom its exquisite industrial design to its sophisticated tech and performance, the DX-3 is a gem of a premium, fully balanced headphone amplifier. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via a PC-USB input, coaxial \/ optical digital input, or aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth. Analog sources are accommodated, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"My First Listen Gave Me Goosebumps\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Rotel DX-3 is Rotel’s first offering of a fully balanced, class-A headphone amplifier. 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The Rotel DX-3 is just that, and more, thanks to its discrete balanced headphone-driving front-end.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Usually, with these combo units, I have to give caveats that either the amp or, more often, the DAC section is the highlight, and the other is relatively meh. The DX-3 is a completely balanced package where neither can be faulted.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFully Balanced Circuit Topology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is designed for audiophiles who want to enjoy music in private listening sessions or through powered speakers, combining performance and style. And it excels with either balanced or single-ended, unbalanced headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFully balanced circuit topology is powered by an in-house manufactured toroidal transformer with ultra-low noise isolation and filter capacitors. The full-color graphic display, extruded aluminum remote control, and front panel controls ensure ease of operation and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn Immersive Soundstage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt its core the DX-3 is driven by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC ensuring exceptional digital-to-analog conversion rendering music with ultimate resolution maximized on an immersive soundstage. The internal headphone amplifier is powered by a custom in-house manufactured, shielded toroidal transformer with high current drivers to deliver dynamics with an ultra-low distortion of \u0026lt; 0.004%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Didn't Break a Sweat\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It feels and sounds every bit of the piece of high-end audio gear it is. It has enough power to drive just about any headphones well above safe listening levels, and it looks gorgeous doing it,\" reports Geoffrey Morrison, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesolo.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"So, if you and your partner want to rock out to the same song using two pairs of big planar-magnetic headphones, the DX-3 didn’t seem to break a sweat. It was barely warm to the touch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Built to Last, Built to Deliver\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Sure, you can find cheaper gear, but most don’t offer Rotel’s build quality, long-term support, or a five-year warranty. That’s a meaningful investment in longevity and peace of mind—especially compared to those flavor-of-the-month devices with short lifespans and questionable parts availability,\" observes W. Jennings, \u003cem\u003eecoustics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a solid, no-nonsense all-in-one headphone system that won’t need replacing any time soon – and performs at a level that justifies its price – the Rotel DX-3 is well worth your attention. It’s built to last, and built to deliver.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandalone DAC and Fully Functional Preamplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 also functions as a standalone DAC and fully functional Preamplifier via XLR Balanced and RCA outputs. This extends the flexibility of installation to directly drive external amplifiers, powered speakers or feeding an existing audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA full-color front panel display provides all user feedback and simplifies a powerful array of setup options with ease. The included aluminum extruded remote control puts the power of the DX-3 in your hands providing access to all runtime and setup functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhether used as a high-performance headphone amplifier, feature laden preamplifier or high-performance DAC, the DX-3 redefines your personal audio space with performance, features and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUser-Selectable Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVariable user selectable headphone gain levels of High, Medium and Low ensure support for low and high impedance headphones through convenient front panel 4.4mm balanced and61\/4' single ended headphone connectors. Volume attenuation is controlled by an audiophile grade NJW1195A analog controller delivering precise steps as refined as 0.5dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Performance Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is a full featured, high-performance component. All aspects of the design have been optimized to retain the full dynamic range and subtle nuances of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe unit has a highly regulated power supply incorporating a Rotel custom-designed toroidal power transformer. This low impedance power supply has ample power reserves, which enables the unit to easily reproduce the most demanding audio signals. This type of design is more expensive to manufacture, but it is better for the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe printed circuit boards (PCB) are designed with Symmetrical Circuit Traces. This ensures that the precise timing of the music is maintained and faithfully recreated. The circuitry uses metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in important signal paths. All aspects of this design have been examined to ensure the most faithful music reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital and Analog, Wireless and Wired Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eConnect your balanced or single-ended phones to the DX-3 or attached directly to a pair of active, powered speakers rending music up to 32-bit\/384kHz from the PC-USB input, 24-bit\/192kHz via Coaxial\/Optical, and aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth, or from legacy audio equipment via its analog 'AUX' RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Ultimate Desktop Companion\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Rotel’s new DX-3 DAC \/ headphone amp is the ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion,’\" reports Jacob Green, \u003cem\u003eaudioholics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, March 25, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Though clearly designed with headphone users in mind, the DX-3 is equally well-equipped to be used as a standalone DAC or as a DAC\/preamp. It features both RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs, which can be connected to a pair of active desktop monitors, or to an external power amp feeding a traditional audio system. 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The new RH-5 will deftly drive the most demanding headphones with a clarity, richness and tube smoothness that must be heard to be believed. It includes stereo preamp functionality, too, and the built-in MM\/MC phono stage lets you connect your turntable directly to the RH-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBeyond its remarkable performance and design, the feature rich RH-5 provides a wide variety of connectivity and user selectable listening options. Ultra quiet, powerful and sublimely musical, the RH-5 offers a superb option for high end headphone users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning \"Full-Bodied Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Because of its full-bodied sound, selectable gain, and extraordinary ability to drive low-sensitivity headphones, the Rogue Audio RH-5 is an important new high-value product,\" notes Herb Reichert in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, which honored the RH-5 as a Class A Recommended Component. \"The Rogue RH-5 was able to resolve subtle differences among components under review. It \u003cem\u003ewill\u003c\/em\u003e make an effective anchor at the center of my reviewing practice – just as I'd hoped it would.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is a great option to satisfy those who want to hear their music on a massive stage, especially classical fans,\" reports Dave Hanson, \u003cem\u003eenjoythemusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Every time I popped on a big orchestral piece, I was quickly reminded of just how epic the RH-5's presentation can be. For those who love listening to classical music on the HD800, I would say this is an amplifier you should most definitely check out.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Glorious Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Rogue Audio’s RH-5 is a great choice for the headphone aficionado who also cares about freestanding speaker listening. It has enough inputs and outputs – including that optional phono board – to serve as the centerpiece of most systems,\" observes S. Andrea Sundaram, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesolo.com\u003c\/em\u003e, November 1, 2019. \"Its selectable gain, high current capability, and balanced output should be able to drive most any headphone model. And while no sonic profile will please everyone, the RH-5’s full bass, warm midrange, and expansive images are sure to find many fans. If you hear it, you may well be one of them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Glorious sound with my headphones especially HD800, great flexibility with inputs\/outputs, nice styling. Other features are just about perfect; I like the 185 steps volume control, readouts, dim-able panel, remote, the build quality, and 3 year warranty,\" notes FLTWS, \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e, November 20, 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo Tube Mu-Follower Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 uses Rogue Audio's highly acclaimed two tube mu-follower design. The tube complement consists of 2 x 12AU7\/ECC82 tubes. High current MOSFET buffered outputs give you plenty of power for the headphones your choice. Output power is an impressive 3.5 watts (32Ω). Slow start turn on sequencing adds to the premium listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-in MM\/MC Phono Stage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of the RH-5 is especially designed for vinyl junkies who want to experience the level of outstanding LP playback from their turntable that headphones can offer. The very high quality built-in phono stage allows you to directly connect your turntable to the RH-5 to play your favorite records through headphones – and also through loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis phono stage achieves excellent results with both MM Moving Magnet and MC Moving Coil phono cartridges. It has user adjustable gain settings of 43 and 58 dB to accommodate most popular cartridges and features highly accurate RIAA equalization within 0.1 dB. A wide range of loading option adjustability ensures that your cartridge can be configured to sound its very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGenerous Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 gives you generous connectivity. This includes three pairs of RCA inputs and one pair of balanced XLR inputs. Headphone outputs are provided via 3 pin and 4 pin fully balanced outputs as well as two 1\/4\" TSR headphone jacks, enabling a shared listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThree gain settings allow the output to be matched for either high, medium or low sensitivity headphones. An easy to read OLED display elegantly communicates component settings and volume. The display can also be turned off, if desired. The seven-button remote allows you to turn on the RH-5, change volume, select source, and mute output as well as dim the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt's a \"Splendidly Transparent\" Preamp, Too!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RH-5 is not just a superb headphone amplifier, it can also be used as the cornerstone of your two channel audio system. Offering both balanced and single ended preamplifier outputs, the RH-5 will also do a wonderful job of driving your preferred amplifier and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"As a line-level preamplifier, the Rogue RH-5's most noble traits were its ability to convey the weight and force of music, and the splendid transparency of its two 12AU7 tubes,\" reports Herb Reichert in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned and Hand Built in the USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRH-5 is entirely designed and hand built in the USA. 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It features a fully balanced all-triode drive stage and uses EL34, 6SL7, 12AU7, and 5AR4 vacuum tubes in its circuitry. The two-chassis places the Power Supply Unit (PSU) in one chassis and the Amp Unit in another chassis for ultra-quiet operation. 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