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Our Top Choice
Sony USB Headphone Hi-Res Amplifier
For more than 60 years, Sony has been creating top quality electronics that are used worldwide.
This headphone amp has a battery life of up to 6 hours. Smartphones, iOS’s and PC’s are also able to connect directly with it. It’s very lightweight and compact.
It lacks heavy bass.
Portable
3.6 x 2.5 x 7.1”; 0.92 pounds
192kHz/24 bit
10 HZ-100kHz
1 stereo amp
Best Value
FiiO E11K Portable Headphone Amplifier
Since 2007, FiiO has been producing top quality products at the most reasonable prices to encourage music lovers around the world.
This headphone amp has an approximate run time of 16 hours! It also has a bass boost circuit which means it’s able to completely boost the sound of connected devices.
However, there have been complaints about hissing sounds when the device is at its loudest.
Portable
3.6 x 2.2 x 0.5”; 0.22 pounds
192kHz/24 bit
20Hz ~ 20kHz
1 stereo amp
Marantz High Definition Headphone Amplifier
For over six decades, Marantz has been dedicated to producing electronics for music lovers around the world.
This amplifier has a super hi-fi sound which is easy to use and produces clear sound at any volume. It also does not have any floor noise.
There’s no Bluetooth connection.
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Desktop
10.6 x 9.8 x 3.5”; 11 pounds
192kHz/24 bit
2Hz-20kHz
1 stereo amp
AudioQuest DragonFly Headphone Amplifier
AudioQuest has been around for more than 3 decades and it has been designing and producing high quality and affordable audio equipment.
This headphone amplifier is easy to use. It can be connected to several digital devices such as apple devices and PC’s. It is durable and reliable.
The increase of volume for each increment is too large.
Portable
8.9 x 6.7 x 1.6”; 0.4 pounds
192kHz/32 bit
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1 stereo amp
Behringer Microamp Headphone Amp
Behringer is a global leader in the industry and has been producing a wide range of pro-audio products that are trusted by professional musicians.
This headphone amplifier can be used simultaneously by more than one person because 4 headphones can be plugged in. It emits sonic quality sound even at maximum volume level.
There have been a few complaints about floor noise.
Desktop
2.5 x 5.2 x 7.5”; 0.42 pounds
Info not provided/32 bit
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4 stereo amps