Top 10 Best Tube Headphone Amps
for May 2022

Last Updated On January 24, 2022

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Fosi Audio T20 Bluetooth Tube Amplifier Stereo Receiver 2 Channel Class D Digital Mini Hi-Fi Power Amp Preamp Compact Integrated Headphone Amplifier for Home Passive Speakers with 6J4 Vacuum Tubes

by Fosi Audio

What We like

Small simple compact design but practical and powerful, Hi-Fi Bluetooth amplifier receiver exclusively designed for the customers who pursue HiFi sound;

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50W RMS X 2 power output(4 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.04% THD), built-in speakers protection circuit, best for outdoor/ bookshelf/ computer/ desktop /ceiling /floor standing speakers, can use iPod, Phone, MP3 players, TV, Echo Dot, CD players, or Streaming Media players as input;
QCC3031 wireless Bluetooth 5.0 core support aptX and aptX HD, Streaming range up to 39ft(12m), with Bluetooth and AUX selector, no pop when Bluetooth connecting;
Power amp + Headphone amp, perfectly suited for your desktop or a smaller space in your home or office, digital amplifier is easy to connect to your audio system with no software to install or settings to change;
Adopt 2 x 6J4 tubes to get clear audio sound, tubes can be replaced by 6K4, 6J1, GE5654, 6AK5, 61, 6BC5, 403A/B, EF40, EF95 and so on, with headphone output for 16-64ohm headphones.

Adopt 2 x 6j4 tubes to get clear audio sound, tubes can be replaced by 6k4, 6j1, ge5654, 6ak5, 61, 6bc5, 403a/b, ef40, ef95 and so on, with headphone output for 16-64ohm headphones. Qcc3031 wireless bluetooth 5.0 core support aptx and aptx hd, streaming range up to 39ft(12m), with bluetooth and aux selector, no pop when bluetooth connecting; 50w rms x 2 power output(4 ohms, 20 hz - 20 khz, 0.04% thd), built-in speakers protection circuit, best for outdoor/ bookshelf/ computer/ desktop /ceiling /floor standing speakers, can use ipod, phone, mp3 players, tv, echo dot, cd players, or streaming media players as input; Power amp + headphone amp, perfectly suited for your desktop or a smaller space in your home or office, digital amplifier is easy to connect to your audio system with no software to install or settings to change;

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AIMPIRE Little Dot MK2 MKII 6J1 X 2 6N6 X 2 Tube Standard Hybrid Headphone Headphone Amp Pre-Amp Tube Amplifier (MKII)

by LittleDot

What We like

Little Dot MKII also gains the driver tube-rolling options from the rest of the MK-series with the ability to roll 6JI, WE403A/B, GE5654, M8100, CV4010, EF95, etc at its factory jumper setting, and with jumper pins shorted, EF92, CV131, and all equivalents and drop-in replacements

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Little Dot MKII greatly increases sound quality, dynamic range, output impedance, and harmonic distortion

Little dot mkii greatly increases sound quality, dynamic range, output impedance, and harmonic distortion

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Douk Audio P1 Bluetooth 5.0 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Hi-Fi Valve Headphone Amplifier Wireless Receiver Audio Decoder Preamp USB DAC APTX-HD

by Nobsound

What We like

Exquisite appearance with proper size, blue and orange light decorating vacuum tube, makes it fashionable and attractive, bringing wonderful auditory and visual enjoyment, very suitable for home and desktop audio system.

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Adopting NE5532 op amp+classic 47 headphone amp architecture which can drive 32-300 ohms headphones, and a bypass switch is specially designed to turn on/off the tone control, more convenient to enjoy original sound or obtain more delicate sound with treble and bass control knob, adding much fun and higher playability.
With 3 kinds of audio input(Bluetooth/USB/RCA) and 2 kinds of output(RCA/3.5mm headphone), P1 can be used as HiFi tube Preamp, USB DAC or headphone amp with HiFi clear, warm, dynamic, sweet tube sound, bringing extremely high-quality listening experience.
Bluetooth 5.0 (QCC3034) supporting APTX-HD lossless transmission. PC-USB (CM6642) supporting 24bit 192KHz and compatible with Windows/Mac/Linux system, matching well with many audio devices such as iPod, Phone, MP3 players, TV, Blu-ray players, Echo Dot, CD players, etc.

Adopting ne5532 op amp+classic 47 headphone amp architecture which can drive 32-300 ohms headphones, and a bypass switch is specially designed to turn on/off the tone control, more convenient to enjoy original sound or obtain more delicate sound with treble and bass control knob, adding much fun and higher playability. Bluetooth 5.0 (qcc3034) supporting aptx-hd lossless transmission. pc-usb (cm6642) supporting 24bit 192khz and compatible with windows/mac/linux system, matching well with many audio devices such as ipod, phone, mp3 players, tv, blu-ray players, echo dot, cd players, etc. With 3 kinds of audio input(bluetooth/usb/rca) and 2 kinds of output(rca/3.5mm headphone), p1 can be used as hifi tube preamp, usb dac or headphone amp with hifi clear, warm, dynamic, sweet tube sound, bringing extremely high-quality listening experience.

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Linsoul XDUOO MT-602 6J1 Tube Transistor Headphone Amplifier Pre-Amplifier with Volume Control

by XDUOO

What We like

Matte Surface, Aluminum Alloy ShellMT-602 is more than its amazing features, it is exquisitely built as well. Follow the modern minimalism design, its crafted with simple elegant look with matte surface, made of aluminum alloy. You will truly explore the beauty of it when you hold it and enjoy HiFi music

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Please notice that shipment will arranged about 25th Apr.Tube + Transistor Hybrid AmplifierXDUOO MT-602 adopts 6J1 tube for pre-amp and transistors for class-A buffer. The front tube amplifier and rear transistor combine the advantages of two amplifier circuits to achieve the ideal sound effect and make you immersed in the happy atmosphere of music
Volume Control, AUX In/OutThis model is designed with one line output, through the tube, and controlled by volume. lt can be used as the Pre-amplifier of all kinds of audio amplifier or active speaker, and improve the sound quality of audio amplifier or active speaker.
Compact Portable Headphone AmplifierAs it adopts transistors for buffer, strong output power up tp 1300mW, can easily drive many kind of headphones. Moreover, designed with palm size(12*7.8*4cm), its easy to carry everywhere for real-time HiFi music experience
Professional CapacitanceApart from adopting the special enthusiast Japanese ELNA capacitance as the coupling capacitance to present have transparent and sweet sound, it also adopts the special enthusiast Japanese RUBYCON capacitance as the main filter capacitance to reach smooth and warm sound, and splendid high frequency.

Volume control, aux in/outthis model is designed with one line output, through the tube, and controlled by volume. lt can be used as the pre-amplifier of all kinds of audio amplifier or active speaker, and improve the sound quality of audio amplifier or active speaker. Please notice that shipment will arranged about 25th apr.tube + transistor hybrid amplifierXDUOO mt-602 adopts 6j1 tube for pre-amp and transistors for class-a buffer. the front tube amplifier and rear transistor combine the advantages of two amplifier circuits to achieve the ideal sound effect and make you immersed in the happy atmosphere of music Compact portable headphone amplifieras it adopts transistors for buffer, strong output power up tp 1300mw, can easily drive many kind of headphones. moreover, designed with palm size(12*7.8*4cm), its easy to carry everywhere for real-time hifi music experience Professional capacitanceapart from adopting the special enthusiast japanese elna capacitance as the coupling capacitance to present have transparent and sweet sound, it also adopts the special enthusiast japanese rubycon capacitance as the main filter capacitance to reach smooth and warm sound, and splendid high frequency.

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Dilvpoetry DT-1 Tube DAC AMP ESS9038Q2M XMOS208 DSD512 32Bit/768kHz DAC 6N3×2 TPA6120A2×2 DAC Tube Headphone Amplifier Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC with Remote

by Dilvpoetry

What We like

Decoding Chip ESS9038Q2MThe core decoding chip adopts the new high-performance ES9038Q2M from SABRE of the United States ESS company. The chip supports DSD512 and 32-bit maximum PCM768kHz sampling rate can provide extraordinary music quality and extremely low total harmonic distortion ( THD ) level is the gold standard of audio performance, SABRE makes the sound more pleasing.

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DAC DT-1 DecoderUse XMOS 208 & ESS9038Q2M chips, maximum support hard decoding DSD512 and PCM 32Bit/768kHz. Turn off the tube through the remote control and use it as DAC only(tube does not working during this mode).
Tube Headphone AmplifierUse 6N3 tube as the front stage, headphone amplifier chip TPS6120A2*2, 6.35mm headphone output and independent 4.4mm balanced headphone output, which can meet different headphone needs. Stereo headphone amplification function connect headphones anytime, anywhere, and enjoy pure music.
6N3 Audio Dedicated TubeDAC DT-1 uses fever-grade 6N3 audio dedicated electronic tubethe sound is soft , mellow and sweet, especially suitable for vocals, strings, light music, classical music, etc.The electron tube can be freely upgraded and replaced. Recommended replacement tube model:( 6H3N / 6H3N-E / 6H3N-EB / 6H3N-N / GE5670W).
DAC DT-1 Chip CombinationXMOS208 + ESS9038Q2M + TPA6120A2 * 2 + OPA1656IDR * 6 + CSR8675.

Dac dt-1 decoderuse xmos 208 & ess9038q2m chips, maximum support hard decoding dsd512 and pcm 32bit/768khz. turn off the tube through the remote control and use it as dac only(tube does not working during this mode). Tube headphone amplifieruse 6n3 tube as the front stage, headphone amplifier chip tps6120a2*2, 6.35mm headphone output and independent 4.4mm balanced headphone output, which can meet different headphone needs. stereo headphone amplification function connect headphones anytime, anywhere, and enjoy pure music. 6n3 audio dedicated tubedac dt-1 uses fever-grade 6n3 audio dedicated electronic tubethe sound is soft , mellow and sweet, especially suitable for vocals, strings, light music, classical music, etc.the electron tube can be freely upgraded and replaced. recommended replacement tube model:( 6h3n / 6h3n-e / 6h3n-eb / 6h3n-n / ge5670w). Dac dt-1 chip combinationxmos208 + ess9038q2m + tpa6120a2 * 2 + opa1656idr * 6 + csr8675.

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Bellari VP130 MK2 Tube Phono Preamp/Headphone Amplifier

by Bellari

What We like

I was surprised by how attractive and well balanced it sounded: smooth and warm, yet open and crisply detailed. The Bellari seemed to create a sound that was rich, natural and appealing. Surface noise was low, and the music emerged from a crisp, clean, quiet background. It was an excellent sound by almost any standards; one I was very happy to listen to. An excellent performer at a very reasonable price! Jimmy Hughes, HiFi

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It vividly and naturally recreates recordings and has a uncanny ability to compliment any turntable. The Bellari VP130 further defines its position as the price-to-performance world-beater, do-everything-well, high fidelity phono preamplifier. You need vacuum tubes in your life, and the 12AX7 tube in the VP130 is the perfect audio upgrade to your system.
The Bargain of a Lifetime Tube Phono Stage. For (this price), the Bellari Tube Phonostage offers warm musical sound and may be just what the doctor ordered for those who want to get into analog without loading up the credit card. The Absolute Sound
Cartridge Compatibility: Moving Magnet or High output Moving Coil Gain: 38.9 dB gain @ 1kHz with 12AX7 Tube Input Impedance: 47k ohms Output Impedance: 8-200 ohms Headphone, 100 ohms RCA
Equalization: RIAA +/- .9 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz THD .05% @ 1KHz S/N Ratio: 103 dB, unweighted Crosstalk: -75 dB Size: 6w x 2.5h x 5.4d

Cartridge compatibility: moving magnet or high output moving coil gain: 38.9 db gain @ 1khz with 12ax7 tube input impedance: 47k ohms output impedance: 8-200 ohms headphone, 100 ohms rca Equalization: riaa +/- .9 db, 20hz to 20khz thd .05% @ 1khz s/n ratio: 103 db, unweighted crosstalk: -75 db size: 6w x 2.5h x 5.4d The bargain of a lifetime tube phono stage. for (this price), the Bellari tube phonostage offers warm musical sound and may be just what the doctor ordered for those who want to get into analog without loading up the credit card. the absolute sound It vividly and naturally recreates recordings and has a uncanny ability to compliment any turntable. the Bellari vp130 further defines its position as the price-to-performance world-beater, do-everything-well, high fidelity phono preamplifier. you need vacuum tubes in your life, and the 12ax7 tube in the vp130 is the perfect audio upgrade to your system.

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INFI Audio Tube Amplifier HiFi Stereo Receiver Integrated Amp with Bluetooth Hybrid Amp for Home 2.0Ch Theater System

Adjustment Audio Headphone Amplifier

by N-A

What We like

STEREO INPUT: Super powerful extension, multiple audio sources. Connectable with Powered Phono Player/PC/Smart-Phone/CD & DVD Player/TV by using RCA/Optical/Coaxial, Bluetooth connection only for Smartphone. Smart connection allows you to enjoy the of music in many ways.

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TUBE HYBRID AMPLIFIER: Front Panel Main Volume/Bass/Treble adjustment knob. Supplied with a replaceable tube. 25 watts x 2 RMS @ 8 ohm. 35 Watts x 2 RMS @ 4 ohm.
EXQUISITE MATERIALS: Headphone Power Amplifier adopting aluminum alloy oxidation drawing process has stronger protection. Metal cutting knob for more delicate control.
TUBE PROTECTION COVER: The use of whole Aluminum block mesh for the tube protection not only adding protection to the Tubes, but also provides Decoration and Kids Protection for the hot tubes.

Tube protection cover: the use of whole aluminum block mesh for the tube protection not only adding protection to the tubes, but also provides decoration and kids protection for the hot tubes. Exquisite materials: headphone power amplifier adopting aluminum alloy oxidation drawing process has stronger protection. metal cutting knob for more delicate control. Tube hybrid amplifier: front panel main volume/bass/treble adjustment knob. supplied with a replaceable tube. 25 watts x 2 rms @ 8 ohm. 35 watts x 2 rms @ 4 ohm.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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LOXJIE P20 Full Balance Tube Amplifier Headphone Power Amplifier (Black)

by LOXJIE

What We like

Military grade 6N3 electronic tubes and carefully tuned circuits.Powerful drive circuit up to 600mW at 64 .

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Aluminum CNC,very fine workmanship.
Hi-End volume control NJW1195 produced by JRC Japan.
Use relay for mute control.Humanized operation with memory function.
Fully balanced headphone amplifier,including balanced input interface.

Hi-end volume control njw1195 produced by jrc japan. Aluminum cnc,very fine workmanship. Fully balanced headphone amplifier,including balanced input interface. Use relay for mute control.humanized operation with memory function.

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xDuoo TA-26 6N5P 6N8P AMP Gold-Plated RCA High Performance Tube Line Out Pre-amp Headphone Amplifier

by xDuoo

What We like

Aluminum alloy shell sandblasted texture panel Sandblasted texture panel and solid aluminum alloy case are high end atmosphere, and can effectively resist external interference.

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Using 6N5P tube for buffer to bring soft and charming sound.
Adopt 6N8P tube for pre-amp making voice sweet and exquisite.
Professional Resistances and Capacitors Gold-plated RCA port for amplifiers or active speakers.
The Line Out can be used as Pre-amplifier It has one line output, through the tube, and controlled by volume. It can be used as the Pre- amplifier of all kinds of audio amplifier or active speaker, and improve the sound quality of audio amplifier or active speaker.

Using 6n5p tube for buffer to bring soft and charming sound. Adopt 6n8p tube for pre-amp making voice sweet and exquisite. The line out can be used as pre-amplifier it has one line output, through the tube, and controlled by volume. it can be used as the pre- amplifier of all kinds of audio amplifier or active speaker, and improve the sound quality of audio amplifier or active speaker. Professional resistances and capacitors gold-plated rca port for amplifiers or active speakers.

Top 10 Best Tube Headphone Amps
for May 2022

Fosi Audio T20 Bluetooth Tube Amplifier Stereo Receiver 2 Channel Class D Digital Mini Hi-Fi Power Amp Preamp Compact Integrated Headphone Amplifier for Home Passive Speakers with 6J4 Vacuum Tubes

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AIMPIRE Little Dot MK2 MKII 6J1 X 2 6N6 X 2 Tube Standard Hybrid Headphone Headphone Amp Pre-Amp Tube Amplifier (MKII)

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Douk Audio P1 Bluetooth 5.0 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Hi-Fi Valve Headphone Amplifier Wireless Receiver Audio Decoder Preamp USB DAC APTX-HD

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Linsoul XDUOO MT-602 6J1 Tube Transistor Headphone Amplifier Pre-Amplifier with Volume Control

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Dilvpoetry DT-1 Tube DAC AMP ESS9038Q2M XMOS208 DSD512 32Bit/768kHz DAC 6N3×2 TPA6120A2×2 DAC Tube Headphone Amplifier Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC with Remote

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Bellari VP130 MK2 Tube Phono Preamp/Headphone Amplifier

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INFI Audio Tube Amplifier HiFi Stereo Receiver Integrated Amp with Bluetooth Hybrid Amp for Home 2.0Ch Theater System

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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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LOXJIE P20 Full Balance Tube Amplifier Headphone Power Amplifier (Black)

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xDuoo TA-26 6N5P 6N8P AMP Gold-Plated RCA High Performance Tube Line Out Pre-amp Headphone Amplifier

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AIMPIRE Little Dot MK2 MKII 6J1 X 2 6N6 X 2 Tube Standard Hybrid Headphone Headphone Amp Pre-Amp Tube Amplifier (MKII)

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Dilvpoetry DT-1 Tube DAC AMP ESS9038Q2M XMOS208 DSD512 32Bit/768kHz DAC 6N3×2 TPA6120A2×2 DAC Tube Headphone Amplifier Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC with Remote

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