20 Best Headphone Amplifiers [2025]

Are you looking for the best headphone amplifiers? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling headphone amplifiers.

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1 Behringer MICROAMP HA400 Ultra-Compact 4 Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier Behringer MICROAMP HA400 Ultra-Compact 4 Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier
2 Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34 x4 Tube Integrated AMP Power Amplifier Headphone (Black) Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34 x4 Tube Integrated AMP Power Amplifier Headphone (Black)
3 Sennheiser Consumer Audio HDV 820 Reference Headphone Amplifier DAC - ESS 9028PRO Sabre with USB Sennheiser Consumer Audio HDV 820 Reference Headphone Amplifier DAC - ESS 9028PRO Sabre with USB
4 Willsenton R300 Tube Amplifier 300B x2 Single-Ended Class A Integrated Amplifier Power Amplifier... Willsenton R300 Tube Amplifier 300B x2 Single-Ended Class A Integrated Amplifier Power Amplifier...
5 iFi iDSD Diablo Purist Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier - USB/SPDIF Input - 4.4mm Balanced Output -... iFi iDSD Diablo Purist Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier - USB/SPDIF Input - 4.4mm Balanced Output...
6 iFi Pro iCAN Signature - Studio Grade Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier/Line Level Pre... iFi Pro iCAN Signature - Studio Grade Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier/Line Level Pre...
7 Mytek Liberty THX AAA Headphone Amplifier Mytek Liberty THX AAA Headphone Amplifier
8 Sony Signature Series Audio Component Amplifier, Black (TAZH1ES) Sony Signature Series Audio Component Amplifier, Black (TAZH1ES)
9 SPL Phonitor One D Headphone Monitoring Amplifier with 32-Bit DA Converter SPL Phonitor One D Headphone Monitoring Amplifier with 32-Bit DA Converter
10 Burson Audio Soloist 3X Performance Headphone Amplifier & Pre-Amplifier with Fully Balanced XLR... Burson Audio Soloist 3X Performance Headphone Amplifier & Pre-Amplifier with Fully Balanced XLR...
11 iFi Pro iDSD 4.4mm Desktop DAC/Tube/Solid State/Headphone Amplifier/Wireless Audio... iFi Pro iDSD 4.4mm Desktop DAC/Tube/Solid State/Headphone Amplifier/Wireless Audio...
12 iFi xDSD Gryphon - Ultra-Res Portable Balanced DAC & Headphone Amplifier - INPUTS: Bluetooth 5.1 /... iFi xDSD Gryphon - Ultra-Res Portable Balanced DAC & Headphone Amplifier - INPUTS: Bluetooth 5.1...
13 ASTELL & KERN Acro CA1000 Portable Headphone Amplifier & DAC (Moon Silver) ASTELL & KERN Acro CA1000 Portable Headphone Amplifier & DAC (Moon Silver)
14 LVY Headphone Amplifier A010 Portable Headphone Amp 3.5mm Audio Rechargeable Two-Stage GAIN Switch... LVY Headphone Amplifier A010 Portable Headphone Amp 3.5mm Audio Rechargeable Two-Stage GAIN...
15 Dared I30BT Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier, Bluetooth, USB/DAC and Line Input, Headphone Output,... Dared I30BT Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier, Bluetooth, USB/DAC and Line Input, Headphone...
16 Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier - Designed by Alex Cavalli | 3.6 Watts Per Channel,... Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier - Designed by Alex Cavalli | 3.6 Watts Per Channel,...
17 Willsenton R-35I EL34 x4 Tube Amplifier Headphone Amp with Bleutooth Basic Meter (Dark Blue with... Willsenton R-35I EL34 x4 Tube Amplifier Headphone Amp with Bleutooth Basic Meter (Dark Blue with...
18 Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Headphone Amplifier (Headphone Amplifier) Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Headphone Amplifier (Headphone Amplifier)
19 Pro-Ject Head Box DS2B Headphone Amplifier - Black Pro-Ject Head Box DS2B Headphone Amplifier - Black
20 S.M.S.L SP400 Headphone Amplifier, Full Balanced THX AAA-888, 6.5mm SE Out XLR RCA S.M.S.L SP400 Headphone Amplifier, Full Balanced THX AAA-888, 6.5mm SE Out XLR RCA
SaleBestseller No. 1
Behringer MICROAMP HA400 Ultra-Compact 4 Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier
  • 4-channel stereo headphone amplifier for use with all types of headphones
  • 4 high-power stereo amplifiers
  • Highest sonic quality even at maximum volume
  • Output level control for each channel
  • DC 12-Volt adapter included
Bestseller No. 2
Willsenton R8 KT88/EL34 x4 Tube Integrated AMP Power Amplifier Headphone (Black)
  • One amplifier can used wiht tube EL34, KT88 or 6550, so, you can get 3 kinds of sound from different models tubes. The default matching tubes of this...
  • Pure hand-made, Point to point manual welding.
  • Willsenton R8 is an integrated Amplifier, it is a Power Amplifier too (there is a group Power amp input), it is a Headphones amp too.
  • Triode and ultra-linear selection are available which can be switched by the button on the amplifier
  • With a remote control,Vacuum tube protective cover,Fuse and an English manual.
Bestseller No. 3
Sennheiser Consumer Audio HDV 820 Reference Headphone Amplifier DAC - ESS 9028PRO Sabre with USB
  • The HDV 820 delivers reference digital-to-analog conversion (DAC) and world-class headphone amplification in one audiophile-grade device
  • Convert to analog from USB, S/PDIF coaxial and Optical sources with the ESS 9028PRO SABRE DAC
  • Over 115 dB of pristine gain for vivid, dynamic sound reproduction with < 0.001 percent THD Screen reader support enabled.
  • Inputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs; Outputs: XLR3, XLR4, 6.3mm (1/4-inch), dual 4.4mm Pentaconn (balanced) and stereo XLR analog pass-thru
  • Connectivity technology: Wired
Bestseller No. 4
Willsenton R300 Tube Amplifier 300B x2 Single-Ended Class A Integrated Amplifier Power Amplifier...
  • ONE YEAR WARRANTY, warranty service will be carried out in the United States. Willsenton R300B is an integrated Amplifier, it is a Power Amplifier too...
  • Pure hand-made, Point to point manual welding.Single-ended pure Class A tube Integrated amplifier
  • The body of Willsenton R300B use classic blue piano paint.
  • Reasonable internal structure, with fever circuit, high frequency is clear and detailed, full frequency is full, low frequency dynamic is loose and...
  • Two 5U4G vacuum tubes are used for high-voltage rectification. 1pcs of 6SL7 and 2pcs of 6SN7 vacuum tubes are used for the voltage amplifier and...
Bestseller No. 5
iFi iDSD Diablo Purist Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier - USB/SPDIF Input - 4.4mm Balanced Output -...
  • ✅ HIGH RESOLUTION - Dual Core Burr Brown True Native chipset supports all hi-res audio formats up to PCM 32 bit / 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA (decoder)
  • ✅ POWERFUL AMPLIFIER - Up to 4,100 mW headphone amplifier with balanced topology and 4.4mm output. Easily switch between Turbo (4,100mW) /Normal...
  • ✅ AMAZING SOUND - Ultra-Low noise, low distortion (0.00006%) OV2028 OpAmp, devil bass reproduction, and unbelievable resolution provide an...
  • ✅ PORTABLE - Rechargeable battery provides 6-12 hours of listening, or play while charging
  • ✅ CONNECTIONS - USB A, S/PDIF digital and optical audio inputs; 6.3mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs
Bestseller No. 6
iFi Pro iCAN Signature - Studio Grade Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier/Line Level Pre...
  • ✅Powerful - 14 Watts for hard to drive headphones, built-in iEMatch 3.5mm for sensitive In Ear monitors or IEMs, 0, 9, 18dB gain
  • ✅Fully Balanced - It operates with full differential internal signalling, meaning the signal always remains two separate signals of equal level but...
  • ✅Warmth and Clarity / Solid State and Tube - The very first of its kind that has two individual input circuits: one tube and one solid state
  • ✅3D and XBass - 3D Holographic for Headphones provides not only ‘out of head’ placement of the sound sources, but renders the whole sound field...
  • ✅ UPGRADED COMPONENTS – The latest addition to the Pro Series features a revised circuit design which incorporates even more ultra-grade...
Bestseller No. 7
Mytek Liberty THX AAA Headphone Amplifier
  • THX highest performance THX AAA 888 circuit
  • World’s Most Linear Amplifier Technology
  • Ultra precision sound
  • Unmeasurable distortion
  • Reference tool for music listening and production
Bestseller No. 8
Sony Signature Series Audio Component Amplifier, Black (TAZH1ES)
  • Headphone output: balanced Connection: 4.4mm, 3.5mm x 2, XLR4/unbalanced Connection: 6.3mm, 3.5mm, headphone input: Walkman/Xperia portable to charge...
  • Da hybrid amplifier circuit for a sensitive and natural sound, DSD remastering engine converts all PCM source to DSD 11.2MHz, DC phase linearizer...
  • Acoustically tuned panel eliminates unnecessary resonance for sound, fbw chassis (frame, Beam and wall structure) provides rigid structure,...
  • Double layer bottom plate for a low point of gravity, analog output - use as a D/a converter or pre-amplifier
Bestseller No. 9
SPL Phonitor One D Headphone Monitoring Amplifier with 32-Bit DA Converter
  • The Audiophile Headphone Amplifier with innovative Phonitor Matrix, 32-bit DA-converter and outstanding sound quality. For us the sound is always in...
  • 32-Bit DA-Converter. The converter chip used is the Premium AK4490, a new generation of premium 32-bit DACs equipped with AKM’s Velvet Sound. This...
  • Two Burr-Brown OPA 2134 SoundPlus operational amplifiers provide the pre-amplification. These are specially designed for audiophile circuits and are...
  • The output stage of the headphone amplifier is designed as a push-pull amplifier in class AB mode. The bipolar transistors share the amplification of...
  • Two analog stereo inputs and one digital USB input can be connected to Phonitor One d. The computer, tablet or phone are preferably connected via USB....
Bestseller No. 10
Burson Audio Soloist 3X Performance Headphone Amplifier & Pre-Amplifier with Fully Balanced XLR...
  • The Soloist 3X-Performance spits out 8000mW in XLR and 4000mW single-ended. Yet, it can drive headphones up to 110db sensitivity without detectable...
  • The Soloist uses the legendary MUSES72320 volume controller. The same controller using by industry aristocrats such as the Pass Lab XP-30, the AVM...
  • Less is more, and that is the truth even when using the best components on the signal path. Although the MUSE72320 is an incredible volume controller,...
  • The Soloist is confident and self-assured, but it still plays to your preference. It encourages opamp rolling with gold plated DIP8 sockets on its...
  • Never drawing attention to itself, the Soloist is not a flamboyant showman but a phenomenal performer that lets you discover your favorite tunes anew....
Bestseller No. 11
iFi Pro iDSD 4.4mm Desktop DAC/Tube/Solid State/Headphone Amplifier/Wireless Audio...
  • ✅HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - Play any high-res file natively with the Quad Dual Core Burr-Brown DAC chipset, which means media file formats and...
  • ✅WiFi STREAMING - All controlled from the palm of your hand via an app, choose a wireless connection to stream your favorite tunes from Tidal,...
  • ✅POWERFUL - Our balanced headphone amp outputs up to 4.2 Watts of power and will drive a wide range of headphones. Connections for 6.3mm (1/4"),...
  • ✅MUSIC YOUR WAY - Options include the ability to listen in solid-state, tube or tube+. We have also added digital filters to add flavor to your...
  • ✅MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS - All inputs (including USB) are galvanically isolated and the USB input is self-powered, femto precision clock, S/PDIF...
Bestseller No. 12
iFi xDSD Gryphon - Ultra-Res Portable Balanced DAC & Headphone Amplifier - INPUTS: Bluetooth 5.1 /...
  • ✅ FULL MQA DECODING - Native DSD (up to DSD512) and full MQA decoding up to 384kHZ ON POWERFUL 16 - core XMOS processor
  • ✅ ULTRA RES AUDIO - Ultra - res PCM up to 32- bit / 768kHz via USB or 192kHz via optical or coaxial and Advanced 96kHz Bluetooth 5.1 + module with...
  • ✅ MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS - Balanced (4.4mm Pentaconn) and S - Balanced (3.5mm) analogue inputs and outputs. Built - in iEmatch and auto - gain...
  • ✅TECH PACKED - With technology like: XBass and xSpace settings, PureWave balanced circuit design with OptimaLoop multi - path feedback and an...
  • ✅ STYLISH AND SMART DESIGN - Military Grade Aluminum makes up a sturdy and sleek exterior whilst the state of the art SilentLine OLED display...
Bestseller No. 13
ASTELL & KERN Acro CA1000 Portable Headphone Amplifier & DAC (Moon Silver)
  • A headphone amplifier that combines the functions and portability of a high-performance amplifier and DAP
  • Support for the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and wireless 24-bit codecs (Qualcomm aptX HD LDAC)
  • Built-in Battery- Portable amplifier can operate without external power supply
  • View you screen anywhere with a display adjustable up to 60 degrees
SaleBestseller No. 14
LVY Headphone Amplifier A010 Portable Headphone Amp 3.5mm Audio Rechargeable Two-Stage GAIN Switch...
  • Mini HiFi headphone amplifier,which make it convenient to carry, can output remarkable sound without distortion.
  • Amp Using Time: More Than 5 Hours, Load Impedance: 16-300Ω.
  • Two-stage gain switch enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for optimal performance of the headphones.
  • 3.5mm AUX input and output and SNR>120dB and Distortion 0.004% make it possibility to output not just louder sound, but a sharper.
  • Compatibility MP3, MP4, Phones, laptop Computer and 3.5mm Audio a Various of Digital Devices.
Bestseller No. 15
Dared I30BT Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier, Bluetooth, USB/DAC and Line Input, Headphone Output,...
  • FIRST RATE BUILD: all the components of I30BT tube amplifier are of high quality level in hifi industry, Japanese capacitor, superior potentiometer,...
  • PUSH-PULL CLASS A WORKING MODE AND POWERFUL: with 30w in each channel(left or right), this amp can drive most home audio speakers.
  • INPUT OF BLUETOOTH, AUX, USB/DAC and LINE IN : especially with bluetooth connection, it is easy and convenient for you to connect to any music source...
  • INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER:the biggest advantage of an integrated amp is its affordability. the pre amp and power amp are built into one unit, which...
  • CLEAN SOUND: with well paired tubes of 12AX7, 12AU7, 6L6G, you will hear smooth, liquid and warm sound.
SaleBestseller No. 16
Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier - Designed by Alex Cavalli | 3.6 Watts Per Channel,...
  • LUMINOUS TUBES. THE POWER OF SOLID STATE. SPECTACULAR SOUND. As an embedded tube/hybrid amplifier (DC coupled in to out, no coupling caps), the Liquid...
  • SINGLE ENDED and BALANCED INPUTS and OUTPUTS: With multiple inputs and outputs for balanced and single ended operation and easy front panel input...
  • KEEPS ITS COOL. The Platinum is ventilated with two long, screened slots on either side of the top and large screens on the bottom to ensure that it...
  • YOU'RE PROTECTED.The Liquid Platinum has a built-in, slow power on. It warms up the heaters first and then, after a short delay, brings up the SS...
  • It also includes a connection delay to the headphones and an active offset detector, just in case an internal fault or source fault applies too much...
Bestseller No. 17
Willsenton R-35I EL34 x4 Tube Amplifier Headphone Amp with Bleutooth Basic Meter (Dark Blue with...
  • pure hand made, point to point welding
  • With Bleutooth Basic Meter ,protective cover cage and remote control
  • Use high power Z11 iron core Japanese EI type power transformer
Bestseller No. 19
Pro-Ject Head Box DS2B Headphone Amplifier - Black
  • Enough power to drive demanding headphones
  • Dual mono design
  • Four gain settings to match any headphone
  • Three current settings to deliver best sonics
  • Phase inverter built in at input stage to convert unbalanced signal to a balanced one for superior s
Bestseller No. 20
S.M.S.L SP400 Headphone Amplifier, Full Balanced THX AAA-888, 6.5mm SE Out XLR RCA
  • SP400 not only features THX888, but also uses many 0.1% high-precision low temperature drift resistors and components in the design. The PCB uses...
  • THX has patented feedforward error correction technology, lower sound color, low distortion, which makes listening experience is real and natural.
  • Not only with good paremeter, But also best Output performance. Powerful output with details, Sound output is pure and nature. Three kinds of gain...
  • Use 2 SMSL specially customized 24W high efficiency low noise power supplies. Guarantee of excellent audio performance and output efficiency.
  • CNC Precision Machining Aluminum Housing. Using anodizing technology and chamfering process High-end appearance, delicate touch, exquisite and...

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