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Best Amps50

1. Drop + SMSL HO150X Linear Headphone Amplifier

#1 in Best Amps of 50 products

It’s been over half a decade since our first linear amplifier, the THX AAA 789, brought exceptionally transparent, balanced amplification to audiophiles around the...  Read More

$169
$199

2. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#2 in Best Amps of 50 products

"For the Money its Great 👍. I like this Amp and have used it with Sennheiser 58X Jubilee Open back headphones and also Koss PortaPro X headphones. The Koss have more..."  Read More

$79
$149

3. Cayin MT-12N EL84EH Integrated Amplifier

#3 in Best Amps of 50 products

"The Cayin arrived double boxed with the full original kit. This includes manual, fuses, and gloves for handling the tubes. Preamp tubes are Cayin branded 6N1 and..."  Read More

$479
$853

4. Topping A90 Discrete Headphone Amplifier

#4 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Killer performance. Exceptional value. A genuinely strong product! No complaints. Drives my cans no sweat. I use monoprice 565C, SIVGA, and Denon AH-D9200, and the..."  Read More

$479
$599

5. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition

#5 in Best Amps of 50 products

"(Note: This review was dragged over here into Reviews from my first posting of it in the general discussions about this amp before they created a Reviews section. The..."  Read More

6. Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier

#6 in Best Amps of 50 products

"I’ve had a few different headphone amps, and making a comparison is the best way I know to give others an idea of the sound signature produced by the THX 789 amp. ..."  Read More

7. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)

#7 in Best Amps of 50 products

"For reference I am using hd600's and my previous amp/dac setup was Schiit Magni 2 + Modi 2. Currently this CTH amp + Modi 2 DAC. Thoughts after burn-in and about 50..."  Read More

8. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier

#8 in Best Amps of 50 products

"(Note: This review was dragged over here into Reviews from my first posting of it in the general discussions about this amp before they created a Reviews section. The..."  Read More

9. Drop + THX AAA™ ONE Linear Amplifier

#9 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Drop was kind enough to send me the THX AAA One amp for review, so I've put together an article and video that I'll link below. The following is an excerpt from the..."  Read More

10. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp

#10 in Best Amps of 50 products

"This is my garage amp. It drives a pair of ancient (25 years old) Pinnacle Arctic Series bookshelf speakers and a new Monoprice 8" subwoofer on a shelf below the..."  Read More

11. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth & USB Power Amplifier

#11 in Best Amps of 50 products

"This is my garage amp. It drives a pair of ancient (25 years old) Pinnacle Arctic Series bookshelf speakers and a new Monoprice 8" subwoofer on a shelf below the..."  Read More

12. SMSL SP200 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp

#12 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Very impressed! Enough Power For My HifiMan HE6se's.. I recently purchased a Topping A90 amp plus D90 DAC to replace my JDS Atom amp and Topping D50S DAC. I have to..."  Read More

13. iFi audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX Amp

#13 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Excellent amp! Don't be turned off by the 6XX target of this amp's design and marketing. It works great with any headphones and it's a lot of fun trying out the..."  Read More

14. Aune X7S Balanced Headphone Amp

#14 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Was using the X1S as a DAC/AMP, X7S massive step up. I'm new to the whole, spending too much money on good audio thing...Bought an X1S DAC/AMP and was using it for a..."  Read More

15. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp

#15 in Best Amps of 50 products

"The gateway drug? I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, nor could I use the correct language in describing the characteristics of this amp that set it apart from..."  Read More

16. SMSL SH-8s Amplifier

#16 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Huge Sound From A Small Amp. I needed something that would pair with my SMSL M400 or possibly the Hifiman EF400. So when the SH-8s was dropped to $130, I thought this..."  Read More

17. Topping NX1s Portable Headphone Amp

#17 in Best Amps of 50 products

"I use it with my ATH-M40X's and it works very well"  Read More

18. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier

#18 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Absolutely outstanding little amp. Beautifully built, very discreet and nice looking little amp. I purchased this not expecting much for the price but boy oh boy was I..."  Read More

19. HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP THX Amp

#19 in Best Amps of 50 products

"I bought this to use with my LG V35 phone and it's 'QuadDAC'. It seemed to me that they'd be a perfect match and they are. I'm getting serious bass out of that tiny..."  Read More

20. Topping NX1 Headphone Amp

#20 in Best Amps of 50 products

When it comes to headphone amps, the word “budget” can get in the way of a great purchase. Get a little bit more out of your tunes with the Topping NX1 Headphone Amp,...  Read More

21. SMSL A2 Stereo Amplifier

#21 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Great amp, been using it for years"  Read More

22. NuForce HA-200 Headphone Amplifier

#22 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Great Class A amplifier. Bought two of them for balanced use, highly recommended."  Read More

23. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier

#23 in Best Amps of 50 products

The SMSL SH-8 is a headphone amplifier designed around a singular goal: Making your headphones sound incredible. The SH-8 delivers up to 600 ohms of output impedance,...  Read More

24. SMSL SAP-II Headphone Amp

#24 in Best Amps of 50 products

"A lot of bang for buck. Absolutely no noise from the amp.; just smooth power. I use it with my Massdrop Purpleheart Fostex phones/Fiio X3 2 combo and never get..."  Read More

25. APPJ mini2013 6J1+6P1 Tube Amplifier

#25 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Received the mini2013 two days ago after joining the last drop. It's a great-looking and well-finished unit that was packaged well. The fit and finish is quite good,..."  Read More

26. SMSL SAP-7 Portable Amplifier

#26 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Reliable quality, no bs. I love this little amp, I use it every day, either with my phone or my computer. I have better amps, but this one is terribly convenient. I've..."  Read More

27. SMSL SA-36A Plus

#27 in Best Amps of 50 products

A compact, budget-friendly digital power amplifier for passive speakers, the SMSL SA-36A Plus makes a great addition to any desk setup. It uses the well-regarded...  Read More

28. Aune B1S Portable Headphone Amp

#28 in Best Amps of 50 products

"The Aune B1s Portable Headphone Amp is a welcome addition to my music experience. The detail warmth and extreme clarity this Amp provides is something to be..."  Read More

29. Helm Bolt DAC/Amp

#29 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Helm Bolt DAC/Amp. Very small footprint, easily attaches to my Samsung galaxy phone with USB-C connector with no other changers or dongles needed. The sound is amazing..."  Read More

30. SMSL DA-8S Amplifier

#30 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Very good. I was impressed with sound quality so I bought a second one. Small display is a bit of a pain but how many times am I going to adjust this thing? I have..."  Read More

31. Singxer SA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier

#31 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Outstanding sound quality. Compared to the Topping A90, the Singxer SA-1 is better-sounding. I like the A90, but it can exhibit just a bit of a high-frequency edge..."  Read More

32. SMSL SA-160

#32 in Best Amps of 50 products

A hi-fi preamp digital amplifier with a built-in headphone amp, the SMSL SA-160 delivers accurate sound representation in a compact, affordable package. It uses the...  Read More

33. Topping A50 Headphone Amp

#33 in Best Amps of 50 products

The perfect partner for any pair of high-impedance headphones, DAC, or both, the Topping A50 headphone amp delivers powerful amplification to fit any setup. This...  Read More

34. SMSL SA-50 Plus DAC/Amp

#34 in Best Amps of 50 products

"It is a loud little amp. I use this amp to power my Kef Q150's along with a Sonos Port. Sounds great!"  Read More

35. Topping NX3s Headphone Amp

#35 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Small, well built, good battery life. Works very well on my HD 660S, great sound. The bass selector has only two positions, but for me this works. Comes with a..."  Read More

36. SMSL SA-98E Stereo Amplifier

#36 in Best Amps of 50 products

"incredibly small. Needs one day of burnin in. Drives Focal Aria 948s with twin 8" woofers. These are efficient speakers (92 dB) so an amp with 2 x 20 W clean power..."  Read More

37. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier

#37 in Best Amps of 50 products

"So clean! PSA: TOPPING has recalled L30 units with serial number 2011 or lower. If you purchased from Drop.com you can contact shenzhenaudio for replacement..."  Read More

38. FX Audio Tube-P1 Amplifier

#38 in Best Amps of 50 products

"This was the most surprising piece that I bought in all of 2018. Not only is it a phenomenal speaker amp, but it delivers quality tube sound to both budget and high..."  Read More

39. Topping PA3 Stereo Amplifier

#39 in Best Amps of 50 products

Ideal for driving bookshelf speakers, the Topping PA3 is a compact power amplifier equipped with ST’s class-D TDA7498E amp chip. It delivers 80 watts per channel at a...  Read More

40. XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp

#40 in Best Amps of 50 products

Ideal for pairing with your smartphone or small digital audio player, the XDuoo XQ-10 is as portable as they come. This tiny battery-powered amp weighs just over an...  Read More

41. xDuoo DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp

#41 in Best Amps of 50 products

A solid DAC/amp should sit at the center of any audiophile’s setup. Performance is always important—but if that setup is used for entertaining, convenience should also...  Read More

42. Violectric V280 Headphone Amp

#42 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Super clean POWERHOUSE. I have been upgrading my headphone system over the past few months starting with the purchase of the RME ADI-2 DAC, followed by the Audeze..."  Read More

43. Airist Audio Heron 5 Amplifier

#43 in Best Amps of 50 products

"I wish there was an easier way to do this rather than copy & paste, here we go again... I bought my Woo Audio WA6SE because at $1.2k it was the "bang of the buck" of..."  Read More

44. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#44 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Fun Little Amp. This is a great little amp that I run with my turntable. It sounds great and was a steal :) He is silly"  Read More

45. Topping A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier

#45 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Absolute power and accuracy. -Has been a pleasure to use, a truly amazing amount of power, up to 6w of single ended power is unheard of. -Single ended power means no..."  Read More

46. Fireye HDB Balanced Portable Amplifier

#46 in Best Amps of 50 products

Featuring a clean design, built-in battery, and four-pin balanced output (a rarity at this price point), the Fireye HDB portable amplifier allows you to get better...  Read More

47. Topping MX3 Power/Headphone Amp w/ Bluetooth

#47 in Best Amps of 50 products

"I got this for my friends computer, he is blind and needed something simple to operate with as few component's as possible. This unit has worked perfectly for him, he..."  Read More

48. FiiO K5 Headphone Amp and Dock

#48 in Best Amps of 50 products

"Use this with a Fiio x5 player and it is perfect."  Read More

49. FX Audio PH-A1 Headphone Amp

#49 in Best Amps of 50 products

For anyone looking to add a headphone amplifier to their setup, the FX Audio PH-A1 has a lot to offer. Powerful yet compact, it can drive more demanding...  Read More

50. FX Audio TUBE-03 Preamp Buffer

#50 in Best Amps of 50 products

"nice. gives me nice control of my set up"  Read More