Top 10 Portable Headphone Amps
for May 2022

Last Updated On January 24, 2022

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HELM Audio Bolt DAC/AMP

USB-C Portable High-End DAC/Headphone Amplifier with MQA Playback. Mobile Studio Sound for Android, iOS and PC. USB-C to 3.5mm Audio, THX Certified

by HELM

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THX CERTIFIED AUDIO OUTPUT: Exclusively designed for ultra-low harmonic, crosstalk & crossover distortion. Unlike other mobile MQA-DAC designs, the HELM BOLT physically isolates the DAC from the USB connector for improved EMI isolation, and uses a three oscillator design for superior frequency lock with dramatic improvements over single oscillator DAC designs.

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AMPLIFIED AUDIO OUTPUT & HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEVEL MATCHING: Provides an average increase of +6 dB in devices with combined USB-audio output (where a dedicated headphone audio output isnt available). Headphone output level automatically detects headphone impedance and sets level accordingly (1V for 150 ohms).
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, or DSD files with sampling frequencies up to 5.6MHz. The 3.5mm audio jack seamlessly connects to your wired headphones or speaker system. Note: An adapter is required if you do not have a 3.5mm input jack.
HIGHEST FIDELITY SOUND: MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) rendering unfolds every detail of the original master recording as the artist and engineers intended it to be heard for better-than-CD audio resolutions. Stream MQA content from TIDAL, nugs.net, and Xiami. MQA Certified.
STUDIO GRADE PORTABLE DIGITAL ANALOG CONVERTOR WITH MQA: BOLT delivers studio sound on the go from any mobile device across all listening formats. Supports MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) streaming for unparalleled fidelity in portable audio. Compatible with Android, iOS, Mac, and PCs. May require extra adapters or third party apps for MQA support.

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, or dsd files with sampling frequencies up to 5.6mhz. the 3.5mm audio jack seamlessly connects to your wired headphones or speaker system. note: an adapter is required if you do not have a 3.5mm input jack. Studio grade portable digital analog convertor with mqa: bolt delivers studio sound on the go from any mobile device across all listening formats. supports mqa (master quality authenticated) streaming for unparalleled fidelity in portable audio. compatible with android, ios, mac, and pcs. may require extra adapters or third party apps for mqa support. Amplified audio output & headphone output level matching: provides an average increase of +6 db in devices with combined usb-audio output (where a dedicated headphone audio output isnt available). headphone output level automatically detects headphone impedance and sets level accordingly (1v for 150 ohms). Highest fidelity sound: mqa (master quality authenticated) rendering unfolds every detail of the original master recording as the artist and engineers intended it to be heard for better-than-cd audio resolutions. stream mqa content from tidal, nugs.net, and xiami. mqa certified.

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Little Bear B4-X Portable Dual-Mono Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier; Mini Balanced Audio Headphone Amp B4 Upgrade Version

by Douk Audio

What We like

High-end making material and craft: using gold-plated socket, original nichicon electrolytic capacitor, original DALE resistors and precision ring resistance. Prompt and courteous customer service.

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The difference between B4 and B4-X: B4-X is a dual-mono balanced version. Its left and right channel are amplified by independent components, and power supply, tubes, and op amp are all independent and symmetric. So the degree of sound separation is higher than B4.
With built-in battery protection circuit: battery lets your listening feast without time limitation. It can't be turned on during charging and will power off automatically after fully charged, and charger LED will turn to green.
B4-X adopts 2 groups of independent power supply(+12V and -12V) for 2 op amps, less mutual effects and can drive 300 headphones. The circuit adopts dual op amp parallel output, with higher output power. B4-X has 3.5mm and 2.5mm 2 kinds of output interface, suitable for most of balanced and standard headphones.
Mini size and unique design: built-in tube makes you have a tube amplifier which can be held by one hand, convenient to carry and can enjoy HiFi music everywhere. Full, delicate and soft sound: warmer than transistors, independent op amp and power supply inhance the SNR and degree of separation, less interplay and higher sound quality.

With built-in battery protection circuit: battery lets your listening feast without time limitation. it can't be turned on during charging and will power off automatically after fully charged, and charger led will turn to green. b4-x adopts 2 groups of independent power supply(+12v and -12v) for 2 op amps, less mutual effects and can drive 300 headphones. the circuit adopts dual op amp parallel output, with higher output power. b4-x has 3.5mm and 2.5mm 2 kinds of output interface, suitable for most of balanced and standard headphones. The difference between b4 and b4-x: b4-x is a dual-mono balanced version. its left and right channel are amplified by independent components, and power supply, tubes, and op amp are all independent and symmetric. so the degree of sound separation is higher than b4. Mini size and unique design: built-in tube makes you have a tube amplifier which can be held by one hand, convenient to carry and can enjoy hifi music everywhere. full, delicate and soft sound: warmer than transistors, independent op amp and power supply inhance the snr and degree of separation, less interplay and higher sound quality.

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FiiO A3 Portable Headphone Amplifier (Black)

by Fiio

What We like

Superior sound quality through expertly selected components and design, utilizing OPA1642 preamp and AD8397 amp section.

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1400mAh internal battery powers for up to 16 hours of use.
Fully discrete bass boost circuit increases output by 3.5dB at 60Hz, with bypass when off.
Handsome all aluminum body and chassis is sturdy and shielding against EM interference.
Suitable for headphones ranging from 16 to 150 Ohms. Gain switch for matching output to headphone power needs.

Handsome all aluminum body and chassis is sturdy and shielding against em interference. Fully discrete bass boost circuit increases output by 3.5db at 60hz, with bypass when off. 1400mah internal battery powers for up to 16 hours of use. Suitable for headphones ranging from 16 to 150 ohms. gain switch for matching output to headphone power needs.

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Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier with Bluetooth 5.0 Receiver

Two-Stage Gain Switch, 16-150 Ohm HiFi Earphone Amp, Aluminum Matte Surface

by Neoteck

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1500mAH Rechargable Lithium Battery, It adopts a rechargeable lithium battery with 1500mAH capacity, which allows it to stay working more than 8 hours. Plus, there is a volume control knob for volume adjustment.

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HiFi Headphone Amplifier, It supports most headphones of high impedance 16-150, 3.5mm AUX Input and Output, signal-to-noise ratio> 100Db, THD + N = 0.0003%, fully filter noise, enjoy high-quality audio.
Broad Compatibility, This amplifier is remarkably compatible with a variety of digital devices, such as MP3, MP4, Mobile Phone, Computer, CD players and personal media player.
Two-stage Gain Switch, It enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for the optimal performance of the headphones. Make it Possibility to output not only louder sound but a sharper and more Real stereo sound without distortion
Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, It is designed to deliver studio-quality sound to your ears through wireless Bluetooth 5.0 technology-suitable for your existing wired headphones, earphones and even speakers.

Hifi headphone amplifier, it supports most headphones of high impedance 16-150, 3.5mm aux input and output, signal-to-noise ratio> 100db, thd + n = 0.0003%, fully filter noise, enjoy high-quality audio. Two-stage gain switch, it enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for the optimal performance of the headphones. make it possibility to output not only louder sound but a sharper and more real stereo sound without distortion Broad compatibility, this amplifier is remarkably compatible with a variety of digital devices, such as mp3, mp4, mobile phone, computer, cd players and personal media player. Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, it is designed to deliver studio-quality sound to your ears through wireless bluetooth 5.0 technology-suitable for your existing wired headphones, earphones and even speakers.

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Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier Two-Stage Gain Switch

16-150 Ohm, Aluminum Matte Surface

by Neoteck

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Aluminum Matte SurfaceFashion Design Provides You a Comfortable Handheld Feeling While the Aluminum Matte Surface Makes it Durable

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Rechargeable Lithium BatteryIt Adopts a Rechargeable Lithium Battery with 1500mAH Capacity, Which Allows it to Stay Working More than 8 Hours
Mini HiFi Headphone AmplifierIt is Delicate, Compact, Lightweight, and Portable that it can be Carry Conveniently
3.5mm AUX Input and Output3.5mm AUX Input and Output, SNR>120Db and THD+N 0.0003%, Make it Possibility to Output not just Louder Sound, but a Sharper and More Real Stereo Sound without Distortion
Wide CompacityIt can Remarkably Compatible with a Various of Digital Devices, Such as MP3 MP4 Mobile Phone Computer (Tips: It is not recommended to use while charging, because current disturbance will occur when charging, Which may lead to noise)

3.5mm aux input and output3.5mm aux input and output, snr>120db and thd+n 0.0003%, make it possibility to output not just louder sound, but a sharper and more real stereo sound without distortion Wide compacityit can remarkably compatible with a various of digital devices, such as mp3 mp4 mobile phone computer (tips: it is not recommended to use while charging, because current disturbance will occur when charging, which may lead to noise) Rechargeable lithium batteryit adopts a rechargeable lithium battery with 1500mah capacity, which allows it to stay working more than 8 hours Mini hifi headphone amplifierit is delicate, compact, lightweight, and portable that it can be carry conveniently

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FiiO A1 Silver Portable Headphone Amp A1

by FiiO

What We like

Durable anodised aluminum Chassis

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Compact design
Self powered amplifier
Can be charged during use

Compact design Self powered amplifier Can be charged during use

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LVY Hi-Fi Headphone Amplifier Portable Headphone Amp 3.5mm Stereo Audio Input Out (Headphone Amp)

by LVY

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Mini HiFi headphone amplifier,which make it convenient to carry, can output remarkable sound without distortion.

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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.
Amp Using Time: More Than 5 Hours, Load Impedance: 16-300.
Two-stage gain switch enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for optimal performance of the headphones.

Amp using time: more than 5 hours, load impedance: 16-300. 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. Two-stage gain switch enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for optimal performance of the headphones.

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Laboen Headphone Amplifier Portable 3.5 mm Audio Amp with Lithium Battery for MP3

MP4, Tablets， Smart Phone, Digital Player, Computer PC

by Laboen

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Headphone Amp adopts a rechargeable lithium battery with 2000mAH capacity, which allows it to stay working more than 12-15h.

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Supports most headphones of high impedance 16-300
HiFi Headphone Amplifier: 3.5mm AUX Input and Output for MP3, MP4, Mobile Phone, Computer, CD player and personal media player
Tips: It is not recommended to use while charging, because current disturbance occurred when charging may lead to noise
Two-stage Gain Switch: enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for the optimal performance of the headphones. Make it Possibility to output not only louder sound but a sharper and more Real stereo sound without distortion

Two-stage gain switch: enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for the optimal performance of the headphones. make it possibility to output not only louder sound but a sharper and more real stereo sound without distortion Supports most headphones of high impedance 16-300 Hifi headphone amplifier: 3.5mm aux input and output for mp3, mp4, mobile phone, computer, cd player and personal media player Tips: it is not recommended to use while charging, because current disturbance occurred when charging may lead to noise

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Headphone Amplifier, Portable HiFi Headphone Amp 3.5mm Stereo Audio Gain Switch Support Impedance 16-300Ω Headset for MP3/MP4 /Phones/Digital Players/Computers/Xbox one,PS4,PS5 Controller

MYPIN Headphone Amplifier

Portable HiFi Headphone Amp 3.5mm Stereo Audio Gain Switch Support Impedance 16-300Ω Headset for MP3/MP4 /Phones/Digital Players/Computers/Xbox one, PS4, PS5 Controller

by MYPIN

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Portable and Lightweight -- This headphone amp is designed to enhance your music listening experience wherever life takes you; A sleek, sturdy shell and chassis allow for a durable use

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Two-stage Gain Switch-- This Headphone Amp enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for the optimal performance of the headphones. Make it Possibility to output not only louder sound but a sharper and more Real stereo sound without distortion
Rechargable Lithium Battery-- It adopts a rechargeable lithium battery with 2000mAH capacity, which allows the headphone amp to stay working more than 12-15h. Plus, there is a volume control knob for volume adjustment
Broad Compatibility-- This amplifier is remarkably compatible with a variety of digital devices, such as MP3, MP4, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Computer, CD players and personal media players,Xbox one,PS4,PS5 Controller etc.
HiFi Headphone Amplifier -- It supports most headphones of high impedance 16-300, 3.5mm AUX Input and Output, signal-to-noise ratio> 100Db, THD + N = 0.0003%, fully filter noise, enjoy high-quality audio

Two-stage gain switch-- this headphone amp enhances the signal input into the amp circuit for the optimal performance of the headphones. make it possibility to output not only louder sound but a sharper and more real stereo sound without distortion Hifi headphone amplifier -- it supports most headphones of high impedance 16-300, 3.5mm aux input and output, signal-to-noise ratio> 100db, thd + n = 0.0003%, fully filter noise, enjoy high-quality audio Broad compatibility-- this amplifier is remarkably compatible with a variety of digital devices, such as mp3, mp4, iphone, ipod, ipad, computer, cd players and personal media players,xbox one,ps4,ps5 controller etc. Rechargable lithium battery-- it adopts a rechargeable lithium battery with 2000mah capacity, which allows the headphone amp to stay working more than 12-15h. plus, there is a volume control knob for volume adjustment

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VOZA BD210 Alexa Built-in Portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier Makes Any Headphone Wireless

by iStage Inc

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More than 12 hours non-stop Wireless and Hi-Res play time.

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Built-in EQ for music, gaming or movies
Hi-Res 56mW amplifier enhances your music to studio master quality.
Convert any wired earPhone or headphone to wireless Bluetooth, and Upgrade your HiFi system or Car audio system to192K Hi-Res quality with included 3.5 mm cable
Smallest pocket sized amplifier available

Built-in eq for music, gaming or movies Convert any wired earphone or headphone to wireless bluetooth, and upgrade your hifi system or car audio system to192k hi-res quality with included 3.5 mm cable Smallest pocket sized amplifier available Hi-res 56mw amplifier enhances your music to studio master quality.

Top 10 Portable Headphone Amps
for May 2022

HELM Audio Bolt DAC/AMP

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Little Bear B4-X Portable Dual-Mono Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier; Mini Balanced Audio Headphone Amp B4 Upgrade Version

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FiiO A3 Portable Headphone Amplifier (Black)

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Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier with Bluetooth 5.0 Receiver

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Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier Two-Stage Gain Switch

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FiiO A1 Silver Portable Headphone Amp A1

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LVY Hi-Fi Headphone Amplifier Portable Headphone Amp 3.5mm Stereo Audio Input Out (Headphone Amp)

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Laboen Headphone Amplifier Portable 3.5 mm Audio Amp with Lithium Battery for MP3

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MYPIN Headphone Amplifier

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VOZA BD210 Alexa Built-in Portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier Makes Any Headphone Wireless

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HELM Audio Bolt DAC/AMP

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Little Bear B4-X Portable Dual-Mono Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier; Mini Balanced Audio Headphone Amp B4 Upgrade Version

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FiiO A3 Portable Headphone Amplifier (Black)

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Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier with Bluetooth 5.0 Receiver

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Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier Two-Stage Gain Switch

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FiiO A1 Silver Portable Headphone Amp A1

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LVY Hi-Fi Headphone Amplifier Portable Headphone Amp 3.5mm Stereo Audio Input Out (Headphone Amp)

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Laboen Headphone Amplifier Portable 3.5 mm Audio Amp with Lithium Battery for MP3

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MYPIN Headphone Amplifier

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VOZA BD210 Alexa Built-in Portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier Makes Any Headphone Wireless

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Top 10 Portable Headphone Amps
for May 2022