Like a stereo amplifier, it converts the signal from your source (computer, smartphone, turntable) for use with quality headphones. They also include a DAC which converts your digital files into analogue music and offers significantly better sound than your computer or smartphone can manage on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do I really need a headphone amplifier?<\/span><\/h2>\n
If you\u2019ve invested in a pair of high-quality wired headphones, even a cheap headphone amplifier will power them more effectively and present new levels of depth and detail in your favourite recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n
Will <\/span>a headphone amplifier <\/span>improve audio quality? <\/span><\/h2>\n
Absolutely, but the quality of the source material is vital. Compressed MP3 tracks can sound terrible, so you\u2019ll need to play hi-res music files, CD-quality (16 bit \u2013 44khz) or ideally higher (24bit \u2013 96khz\/192khz, lossless FLAC, WAV, ALAC or DSD) to hear the greatest benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n
What are the different types of headphone amplifiers available?<\/h2>\n
Known as DAC\/headphone amps, you can choose a mains-powered desktop design, ideal for plugging directly into your laptop and streaming hi-res, or compact battery-operated portable designs that plug into music players or smartphones. Many also come with Bluetooth for wireless streaming, but audio quality will not be as good.<\/span><\/p>\n
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For those who lament the loss of their smartphone\u2019s headphone jack, this ultra-portable DAC\/headphone amp extracts an impressive amount of detail from your digital recordings (up to 32-bit\/384kHz, including MQA), offering ultra-low distortion, excellent clarity and impressive dynamic range. ifi-audio.com<\/span><\/p>\n