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SaleBestseller No. 1
HELM Audio Bolt DAC/AMP, USB-C Portable High-End DAC/Headphone Amplifier with MQA Playback. Mobile...
- STUDIO GRADE PORTABLE DIGITAL ANALOG CONVERTOR WITH MQA: BOLT delivers studio sound on the go from any mobile device across all listening formats....
- HIGHEST FIDELITY SOUND: MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) rendering “unfolds” every detail of the original master recording as the artist and...
- SMARTPHONE, TABLET, MAC & PC COMPATIBLE: USB-C input to a 3.5mm Headphone Output supporting playback of PCM files with sampling rates up to 384 kHz,...
- AMPLIFIED AUDIO OUTPUT & HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEVEL MATCHING: Provides an average increase of +6 dB in devices with combined USB-audio output (where a...
- THX CERTIFIED AUDIO OUTPUT: Exclusively designed for ultra-low harmonic, crosstalk & crossover distortion. Unlike other mobile MQA-DAC designs, the...
Bestseller No. 2
EarMen Sparrow High-Performance Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp with Balanced Output - PCM, DOP,...
- EarMen Sparrow is a high-performance USB DAC and Balanced Headphone Amp with MQA Support. Its balanced 2.5mm output provides up to 4Vrms for plenty of...
- Audiophile SABRE DAC - Powered by flagship ESS ES9281PRO, providing best-in-class audio performance at 124dB DNR and less than 0.0003% THD+N. This...
- High End Partnership - Designed in cooperation with high end audio company Auris Audio, the Sparrow is engineered using the best components and...
- Noise Elimination - EarMen Sparrow uses Super LOW ESR tantalum capacitors, high grade components in the power-supply, and 4 layer gold plated PCB...
- Design - After many years of experience in the audio industry, our engineers have used their knowledge to develop a device that will provide you with...
Bestseller No. 3
Monolith 124460 Portable Headphone Amplifier and Dac - Black with THX AAA Technology, Analog Input,...
- The world's most linear amplifier technology. The THX achromatic audio amplifier (THX aiaa) ensures the ultimate no-compromise Headphone audio...
- Akm 4493 DAC detailed sound. Exceptional musicality. The AKM AK4493 is akm's new flagship 32-bit stereo Premium DAC. It supports PCM inputs up to...
- Dirac sensaround expand your headspace. Music is usually mixed with loudspeakers in mind, Not headphones. As a result, Headphone listening is often...
- Versatile inputs digital or analog - We've got you covered. This amplifier features a USB and a 3.5mm Optical input, as well as an analog 3.5mm stereo...
- Dynamic range control: Use the DRC functionality to set the shelving Filters. The DRC starts with low-pass and high-pass Filters to split the low and...
SaleBestseller No. 4
iFi xCAN Portable Balanced Dual Mono Headphone Amplifier with Bluetooth AptX and AAC Codecs for...
- POWERFUL - Powerful dual-mono headphone amplifier that can unleash the full dynamic range of hard to drive 600 ohm over ear phones while still driving...
- WIRELESS - 'Cut the cord' and upgrade your existing wired headphones by using the built-in wireless Bluetooth input, which uses the aptX and AAC...
- PORTABLE - Start listening right away and all day with a 2220mAh battery that can supply 12-18 hours of playback. Accessories include a USB C charging...
- MUSIC YOUR WAY - 3D Holographic + and XBass II offer advanced analogue signal processing circuits that provide a more accurate and enjoyable sound by...
- PRECSION - Pure Analogue Volume Control retaining full resolution at all volume levels, its smooth action and smooth sound deliver the sonic goods...
Bestseller No. 5
FiiO K5Pro Amplifier Headphone Amps Stereo High Resolution Portable Desktop DAC 768K/32Bit and...
- [High-performance DAC&USB decoding chip]: The K5Pro ESS headphone amps achieves new heights in sound quality and comes with a high level of resolution...
- [Variety of inputs]: Supports coaxial/optical/RCA line-in inputs, with optical and coaxial inputs supporting up to 192kHz inputs, K5Pro ESS amplifier...
- [Variety of outputs]: Supports 6.35mm (1/4 in.) headphone out/RCA line-out outputs, the RCA line-out line signal is adjustable up to a maximum of...
- [Easily handles low or high impedance headphone]: For a total power output of up to 1.5 W under a 32Ω load, and up to 20Vpp at 300Ω, K5Pro ESS...
- [Various headphones with all kinds of sensitivities]: With ADC volume adjustment, K5Pro ESS portable headphone amplifier allows you to smoothly adjust...
Bestseller No. 6
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
SaleBestseller No. 7
iFi Hip-dac Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier for Android, iPhone with USB Input...
- ✅ PORTABLE DESIGN - Your music will never stop with up to 6 hrs of battery life and a slim, lightweight design perfect for carrying in your pocket...
- ✅ HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - From Spotify to Tidal MQA to MP3 and beyond, play any high res audio format with native digital to analog conversion so...
- ✅ POWERFUL AMPLIFIER - Suited to your style, listen to in ear monitors or drive over the ear headphones with 400 mW max power output from the...
- ✅ EASY CONNECTIVITY – Connects directly to your smartphone with the USB Input, and works with balanced 4.4mm or S-Bal 3.5mm headphone plugs for...
- ✅ HIGH TECH – Power Match and XBass offer adjustable analog enhancements to customize your listening experience without compromising the digital...
Bestseller No. 8
NEXTDRIVE Spectra Portable USB DAC - The World’s Smallest 32-bit DAC Headphone Amp for Truly...
- PREMIUM QUALITY DAC - Enjoy matchless portable Hi-Fi sound from ESS Technology's SABRE 9018Q2C
- RAVE REVIEWS - Professional reviews around the web praise its price, size, soundstage and great sound across bass, mids and treble
- NOT Compatible with iPhone or iPad; Plug-and-play connection with Windows, Mac, Linux and Android (Android may require USB OTG adapter, sold...
- ULTRA PORTABLE - No batteries and slim design lets you connect to your smartphone or tablet and take it anywhere (adapter may be required, sold...
- HI RES AUDIO - Supports PCM audio files up to 32 bits / 384 kHz and DSD up to Quad-rate 11.2 MHz
Bestseller No. 9
AudioQuest DragonFly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp
- 32-bit ESS 9010 Sabre DAC
- Offering tremendously enhanced sound, higher value, and significantly lower power consumption than the original award-winning DragonFly
- Works with Apple and Android phones and tablets when paired with a simple adapter
- This versatile DAC improves everything detail, transparency, immediacy, richness, tone associated with your music
- Plays everything from MP3s to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution files
Bestseller No. 10
iFi Nano iDSD Black Label Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier - Upgrade Smartphones/Digital...
- POWERFUL AMPLIFIER - Drive your headphones to their maximum performance with the powerful dual-mono 285 milliwatt headphone amp that's 6 times more...
- HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - Plays all high-res audio formats including DSD 256, DXD 384, PCM 384 kHz and MQA with native digital to analog conversion so...
- EASY CONNECTIVITY - Connect directly to your smartphone, Digital Audio Player or tablet using the USB A male digital input (Apple Lightning Camera...
- PORTABLE DESIGN - It’s a small gadget with a stylish black matte finish. The durable but lightweight aircraft grade aluminium case is unbeatable in...
- TECH PACKED - For enhanced sound the built in iPurifier technology rebalances the USB signal to reduce jitter and packet errors while the built in...
SaleBestseller No. 11
Bestseller No. 12
SONY PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier
- Full Hi-Res audio: PCM 192kHz/24 bit, DSD 2.8/5.6MHz
- Direct Digital Connection for PC and Apple devices1
- Enhances non hi-res music sources (via analog input)
Bestseller No. 13
USB C DAC - Portable 32 Bit/384kHz Dosmix Headphone Amplifier, HiFi Converter, Qualcomm chipset,...
- High Performmance DAC Lossless HIFI Qualcomm high-performance independent DAC decoder chip, up to 120dB dynamic range, less than 0.0003% harmonic...
- Qualcomm secondary operate amplifier chip releases the potential of headphones Powered by Chip Qualcomm secondary operate amplifier chip, it offers up...
- Hi-Res good voice With Hi-Res certification, the higher sampling rate results in better restoration of the original virtual signal, further improved...
- Hi-Res Audio is a high-quality audio product design standard developed by JAS (Japan Audio Association) and CEA (Consumer Electronics Association)....
- 600Ω high impedance thrust Headphones shine Built-in power amplifier circuit, 16-600Ω impedance load, dynamic adaptive adjustment, powerful energy,...
SaleBestseller No. 14
1Mii Lavaudio DS400 Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier Stereo Supports 768K/32Bit and Native DSD512,...
- 【𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟕𝟔𝟖𝐊𝐇𝐳/𝟑𝟐𝐁𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐒𝐃𝟓𝟏𝟐】: Equipped with...
- 【𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐚𝐥/𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬】: Supports 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm...
- 【𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐢-𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭】Can easily handle any low or high impedance...
- 【𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞-𝐂 𝐎𝐓𝐆 𝐈𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭】:Only one line（USB OTG line） is required to complete all the inputs, no additional...
- 【𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫】: Optimized active low-pass and BASS...
Bestseller No. 15
VOZA BD210 Alexa Built-in Portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier Makes Any Headphone Wireless
- Convert any wired earPhone or headphone to wireless Bluetooth, and Upgrade your HiFi system or Car audio system to192K Hi-Res quality with included...
- Hi-Res 56mW amplifier enhances your music to studio master quality.
- Smallest pocket sized amplifier available
- Built-in EQ for music, gaming or movies
- More than 12 hours non-stop Wireless and Hi-Res play time.
Bestseller No. 16
Apogee GROOVE - Portable USB Headphone Amp and DAC, Bus Powered for Mac and PC, Made in USA
- USB 2. 0 connection to Mac and PC with up to 24 bit/ 192kHz audio
- Enhances your iTunes, Tidal, Spotify, Pandora or other music listening experience
- Constant Current Drive technology provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
- Quad sum DAC, 4 DACs per channel for highest dynamic range and lowest distortion
- Premium aluminum build quality, built in the USA
SaleBestseller No. 17
FiiO Q1 Mark II Native DSD DAC & Amplifier for PC/MobilePhone
- AUDIO QUALITY: Being equipped with the XMOS platform allows the Q1 Mark II to support decoding of more formats with outstanding performance – it is...
- TECHNOLOGY: The Q1 Mark II employs a clever ADC volume adjustment mechanism – by accurately reconstructing the ADC curve, problems such as volume...
- DESIGN: The fully metal exterior is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also effectively protects the Q1 Mark II's innards from electromagnetic...
- VOLUME KNOB: The volume knob employs a unique obconical design, which allows us to maximize the knob's diameter to make it easier to rotate while...
- SWITCHES: The Q1 Mark II features a switch for adjusting gain as well as another switch to fine-tune bass levels. Change the amount of gain depending...
Bestseller No. 18
NextDrive Spectra Portable USB DAC - The World’s Smallest 32-bit DAC Headphone Amp for Truly...
- PREMIUM QUALITY DAC - Enjoy matchless portable Hi-Fi sound from ESS Technology's SABRE 9018Q2C
- RAVE REVIEWS - Professional reviews around the web praise its price, size, soundstage and great sound across bass, mids and treble
- NOT Compatible with iPhone or iPad; Plug-and-play connection with Windows, Mac, Linux and Android (Android may require USB OTG adapter, sold...
- ULTRA PORTABLE - No batteries and slim design lets you connect to your smartphone or tablet and take it anywhere (adapter may be required, sold...
- HI RES AUDIO - Supports PCM audio files up to 32 bits / 384 kHz and DSD up to Quad-rate 11.2 MHz
Bestseller No. 19
SENZER SG500 Surround Sound Pro Gaming Headset with Noise Cancelling Microphone - Detachable Memory...
- [FOLDABLE & DETACHABLE EAR PADS]: Features flexible headphones with telescopic arms and detachable ear pads. The headphones fold inside the arm,...
- [COMFORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN]: Comfortable for kids and adults alike, the detachable memory foam ear cushions are extremely lightweight, allowing...
- [NOISE CANCELLING ANTI-STATIC MICROPHONE]: The bendable microphone arm can be fixed to any position to ensure the clearest voice pick-up, and filters...
- SURROUND SOUND CAPABLE: Proven to enhance your gaming performance, this surround sound gaming headset gives you crystal clear audio and provides you a...
- [PLUG AND PLAY MULTI-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY]: Works with most modern devices which include a 3.5mm jack like PlayStation 4, Xbox One (Older version...
SaleBestseller No. 20
Razer BlackShark V2 Gaming Headset: THX 7.1 Spatial Surround Sound - 50mm Drivers - Detachable Mic -...
- Frequency Response 12 Hz – 28 kHz.Headphones fit type:Over-Ear
- The Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Brand: Source - The NPD Group, Inc. U.S. Retail Tracking Service: Gaming Keyboards, Gaming Mice, Gaming Headsets,...
- THX 7.1 Surround Sound Capable: Provides industry-leading audio realism for in-game immersion by providing accurate spatial audio information beyond...
- Triforce Titanium 50mm High-End Sound Drivers: Outfitted with cutting-edge, 50mm drivers divided into 3 parts for individual tuning of highs, mids,...
- All-Day Comfort: Oval, cooling gel-infused cushions that prevent overheating and pressure build-up
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