Tubes – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:38:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Tubes – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 xDuoo XD05T Review https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xd05t-review/ https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xd05t-review/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:02:06 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74282

Today’s feature from Louis is a review of the xDuoo XD05T, a new portable integrated DAC and hybrid 1.5W-capable solid-state and tube amplifier. It is priced at $549. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shenzhen Audio and xDuoo for their opportunity. Click here to read more on xDuoo products that we have previously reviewed on Headfonics This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read […]

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ZMF Headphones Aegis Review https://headfonics.com/zmf-headphones-aegis-review/ https://headfonics.com/zmf-headphones-aegis-review/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:51:36 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73937

In this feature, Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones Aegis, a transformer-coupled balanced desktop tube amplifier with up to 2.5W of output power. It is priced at $3499.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank ZMF Headphones for this opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the ZMF Headphones products I have previously covered on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which […]

ZMF Headphones Aegis Review

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xDuoo MH02 Review https://headfonics.com/xduoo-mh02-review/ https://headfonics.com/xduoo-mh02-review/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:02:21 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72277

Today, Lynn reviews the xDuoo MH02, which is an affordable CS43131-equipped USB-DAC and tube-based 1.3W amplifier for headphone enthusiasts. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shenzhen Audio and xDuoo for their opportunity. Click here to read more on xDuoo products that we have previously reviewed on Headfonics Note that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can […]

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Cayin HA-2A Review https://headfonics.com/cayin-ha-2a-review/ https://headfonics.com/cayin-ha-2a-review/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:06:45 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=70688

In this feature, Marcus reviews the Cayin HA-2A, which is a new entry-level desktop Class A Ultralinear tube amplifier for use with headphones and IEMs. It is priced at $1299. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank Cayin for their support. You can click here to learn more about Cayin products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Please note, that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which […]

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Drop + xDuoo TA-84 Review https://headfonics.com/drop-xduoo-ta-84-review/ https://headfonics.com/drop-xduoo-ta-84-review/#comments Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:58:41 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=66917

In this feature, we review the Drop + xDuoo TA-84, which is an integrated desktop OTL tube amplifier and DAC designed for high-impedance headphones. It is priced at $349 for pre-orders, with an SRP of $399. Disclaimer: This was sent to us as a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank Drop for their support. To learn more about Drop products previously assessed on Headfonics, you can click here. Please […]

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Auris Audio HA-2SE+ Review https://headfonics.com/auris-audio-ha-2se-plus-review/ https://headfonics.com/auris-audio-ha-2se-plus-review/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:46:12 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=65623

We review the Auris Audio HA-2SE+, which is a 3rd gen impedance-selectable Class A desktop headphone tube amplifier with pre-out capability. It is currently priced at €1299.00 SRP. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank Auris Audio for their support. You can click here to learn more about the Auris Audio gear we have previously assessed on Headfonics. Note, that this […]

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Feliks Audio EUFORIA evo Review https://headfonics.com/feliks-audio-euforia-evo-review/ Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:09:14 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=64567

We review the Feliks Audio EUFORIA evo, which is a desktop OTL pre-amp and headphone tube amplifier for headphones rated up to a 600Ω load. It is priced at €2699 SRP. Disclaimer: This was sent to us as a sample for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank Feliks Audio for their support. To read more about Feliks Audio products featured on Headfonics, click here. Note that this post follows our […]

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Cayin HA-300MK2 Review https://headfonics.com/cayin-ha-300mk2-review/ https://headfonics.com/cayin-ha-300mk2-review/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:24:22 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=57620

In our review today we cover the new Cayin HA-300MK2 which is a 6W capable high-end SET tube headphone amplifier and speaker amplifier. It is priced at $4399. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Cayin for this opportunity.  You can click here to learn more about Cayin products that we have previously featured on Headfonics.  Note, that this article follows our […]

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Feliks Audio Envy Review https://headfonics.com/feliks-audio-envy-review/ https://headfonics.com/feliks-audio-envy-review/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:36:52 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=55758

Today, we review the Feliks Audio Envy which is a flagship Class A tube headphone amplifier with pre-amp capabilities and up to 8W of output power. It is priced from €6499. Disclaimer: This was sent to us as a sample for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. Thank you to Feliks Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Feliks Audio products featured on Headfonics click here. Note, that this post […]

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HIFIMAN Shangri-La Jr Amplifier Review https://headfonics.com/hifiman-shangri-la-jr-amplifier-review/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:46:40 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=54779

The HIFIMAN Shangri-La Jr Amplifier is the hybrid solid-state and 6SN7 tube electrostatic companion to the Jr Headphones. It is priced at $5000. Disclaimer: The amplifier sent to us was a purchased unit and does not have to be returned. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank the team at Hifiman for their support during this review process. To read more about the HIFIMAN products we have previously covered on Headfonics click here. Note, this […]

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