Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones50
1. SMSL SH-8s Amplifier
#1 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Huge Sound From A Small Amp. I needed something that would pair with my SMSL M400 or possibly the Hifiman EF400. So when the SH-8s was dropped to $130, I thought this..." Read More
2. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#2 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"For the Money its Great 👍. I like this Amp and have used it with Sennheiser 58X Jubilee Open back headphones and also Koss PortaPro X headphones. The Koss have more..." Read More
3. Drop + SMSL HO150X Linear Headphone Amplifier
#3 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Amazing power. Amazing power and suberb clean sound. The only amp you may need" Read More
4. Cayin MT-12N EL84EH Integrated Amplifier
#4 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"The Cayin arrived double boxed with the full original kit. This includes manual, fuses, and gloves for handling the tubes. Preamp tubes are Cayin branded 6N1 and..." Read More
5. Topping A90 Discrete Headphone Amplifier
#5 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Killer performance. Exceptional value. A genuinely strong product! No complaints. Drives my cans no sweat. I use monoprice 565C, SIVGA, and Denon AH-D9200, and the..." Read More
6. Topping A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier
#6 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Absolute power and accuracy. -Has been a pleasure to use, a truly amazing amount of power, up to 6w of single ended power is unheard of. -Single ended power means no..." Read More
7. Topping MX5 Headphone and Speaker Amplifier
#7 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
Topping’s reputation precedes it when it comes to headphone amps—and while many of the brand’s desktop units feature outputs designed for some speaker preamp... Read More
8. Topping A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier
#8 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
Topping’s A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier takes the same Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier (NFCA) module from the brand’s lauded A90 amp and brings it to a small,... Read More
9. Douk Audio ST-01 PLUS HiFi Bluetooth Amplifier With VU Meter
#9 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
One of the things we’ve all but buried in today’s desktop audio equipment is the old-school look and feel of bouncing VU meters and classy chassis. The Douk Audio... Read More
10. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition
#10 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"(Note: This review was dragged over here into Reviews from my first posting of it in the general discussions about this amp before they created a Reviews section. The..." Read More
11. Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier
#11 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"I’ve had a few different headphone amps, and making a comparison is the best way I know to give others an idea of the sound signature produced by the THX 789 amp. ..." Read More
12. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)
#12 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"For reference I am using hd600's and my previous amp/dac setup was Schiit Magni 2 + Modi 2. Currently this CTH amp + Modi 2 DAC. Thoughts after burn-in and about 50..." Read More
13. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier
#13 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"(Note: This review was dragged over here into Reviews from my first posting of it in the general discussions about this amp before they created a Reviews section. The..." Read More
14. Drop + THX AAA™ ONE Linear Amplifier
#14 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Drop was kind enough to send me the THX AAA One amp for review, so I've put together an article and video that I'll link below. The following is an excerpt from the..." Read More
15. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp
#15 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"This is my garage amp. It drives a pair of ancient (25 years old) Pinnacle Arctic Series bookshelf speakers and a new Monoprice 8" subwoofer on a shelf below the..." Read More
16. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth & USB Power Amplifier
#16 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"This is my garage amp. It drives a pair of ancient (25 years old) Pinnacle Arctic Series bookshelf speakers and a new Monoprice 8" subwoofer on a shelf below the..." Read More
17. SMSL SP200 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp
#17 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Very impressed! Enough Power For My HifiMan HE6se's.. I recently purchased a Topping A90 amp plus D90 DAC to replace my JDS Atom amp and Topping D50S DAC. I have to..." Read More
18. iFi audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX Amp
#18 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Excellent amp! Don't be turned off by the 6XX target of this amp's design and marketing. It works great with any headphones and it's a lot of fun trying out the..." Read More
19. Aune X7S Balanced Headphone Amp
#19 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Was using the X1S as a DAC/AMP, X7S massive step up. I'm new to the whole, spending too much money on good audio thing...Bought an X1S DAC/AMP and was using it for a..." Read More
20. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp
#20 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"The gateway drug? I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, nor could I use the correct language in describing the characteristics of this amp that set it apart from..." Read More
21. Topping NX1s Portable Headphone Amp
#21 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"I use it with my ATH-M40X's and it works very well" Read More
22. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier
#22 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Absolutely outstanding little amp. Beautifully built, very discreet and nice looking little amp. I purchased this not expecting much for the price but boy oh boy was I..." Read More
23. Topping NX1 Headphone Amp
#23 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
When it comes to headphone amps, the word “budget” can get in the way of a great purchase. Get a little bit more out of your tunes with the Topping NX1 Headphone Amp,... Read More
24. SMSL A2 Stereo Amplifier
#24 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Great amp, been using it for years" Read More
25. NuForce HA-200 Headphone Amplifier
#25 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Great Class A amplifier. Bought two of them for balanced use, highly recommended." Read More
26. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier
#26 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
The SMSL SH-8 is a headphone amplifier designed around a singular goal: Making your headphones sound incredible. The SH-8 delivers up to 600 ohms of output impedance,... Read More
27. SMSL SAP-II Headphone Amp
#27 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"A lot of bang for buck. Absolutely no noise from the amp.; just smooth power. I use it with my Massdrop Purpleheart Fostex phones/Fiio X3 2 combo and never get..." Read More
28. APPJ mini2013 6J1+6P1 Tube Amplifier
#28 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Received the mini2013 two days ago after joining the last drop. It's a great-looking and well-finished unit that was packaged well. The fit and finish is quite good,..." Read More
29. SMSL SAP-7 Portable Amplifier
#29 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Reliable quality, no bs. I love this little amp, I use it every day, either with my phone or my computer. I have better amps, but this one is terribly convenient. I've..." Read More
30. SMSL SA-36A Plus
#30 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
A compact, budget-friendly digital power amplifier for passive speakers, the SMSL SA-36A Plus makes a great addition to any desk setup. It uses the well-regarded... Read More
31. Aune B1S Portable Headphone Amp
#31 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"The Aune B1s Portable Headphone Amp is a welcome addition to my music experience. The detail warmth and extreme clarity this Amp provides is something to be..." Read More
32. Helm Bolt DAC/Amp
#32 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Helm Bolt DAC/Amp. Very small footprint, easily attaches to my Samsung galaxy phone with USB-C connector with no other changers or dongles needed. The sound is amazing..." Read More
33. SMSL DA-8S Amplifier
#33 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Very good. I was impressed with sound quality so I bought a second one. Small display is a bit of a pain but how many times am I going to adjust this thing? I have..." Read More
34. HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP THX Amp
#34 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"I bought this to use with my LG V35 phone and it's 'QuadDAC'. It seemed to me that they'd be a perfect match and they are. I'm getting serious bass out of that tiny..." Read More
35. Singxer SA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier
#35 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Outstanding sound quality. Compared to the Topping A90, the Singxer SA-1 is better-sounding. I like the A90, but it can exhibit just a bit of a high-frequency edge..." Read More
36. SMSL SA-160
#36 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
A hi-fi preamp digital amplifier with a built-in headphone amp, the SMSL SA-160 delivers accurate sound representation in a compact, affordable package. It uses the... Read More
37. Topping A50 Headphone Amp
#37 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
The perfect partner for any pair of high-impedance headphones, DAC, or both, the Topping A50 headphone amp delivers powerful amplification to fit any setup. This... Read More
38. SMSL SA-50 Plus DAC/Amp
#38 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"It is a loud little amp. I use this amp to power my Kef Q150's along with a Sonos Port. Sounds great!" Read More
39. Topping NX3s Headphone Amp
#39 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Small, well built, good battery life. Works very well on my HD 660S, great sound. The bass selector has only two positions, but for me this works. Comes with a..." Read More
40. SMSL SA-98E Stereo Amplifier
#40 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"incredibly small. Needs one day of burnin in. Drives Focal Aria 948s with twin 8" woofers. These are efficient speakers (92 dB) so an amp with 2 x 20 W clean power..." Read More
41. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier
#41 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"So clean! PSA: TOPPING has recalled L30 units with serial number 2011 or lower. If you purchased from Drop.com you can contact shenzhenaudio for replacement..." Read More
42. FX Audio Tube-P1 Amplifier
#42 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"This was the most surprising piece that I bought in all of 2018. Not only is it a phenomenal speaker amp, but it delivers quality tube sound to both budget and high..." Read More
43. Topping PA3 Stereo Amplifier
#43 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
Ideal for driving bookshelf speakers, the Topping PA3 is a compact power amplifier equipped with ST’s class-D TDA7498E amp chip. It delivers 80 watts per channel at a... Read More
44. XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp
#44 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
Ideal for pairing with your smartphone or small digital audio player, the XDuoo XQ-10 is as portable as they come. This tiny battery-powered amp weighs just over an... Read More
45. xDuoo DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp
#45 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
A solid DAC/amp should sit at the center of any audiophile’s setup. Performance is always important—but if that setup is used for entertaining, convenience should also... Read More
46. Violectric V280 Headphone Amp
#46 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Super clean POWERHOUSE. I have been upgrading my headphone system over the past few months starting with the purchase of the RME ADI-2 DAC, followed by the Audeze..." Read More
47. Airist Audio Heron 5 Amplifier
#47 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"I wish there was an easier way to do this rather than copy & paste, here we go again... I bought my Woo Audio WA6SE because at $1.2k it was the "bang of the buck" of..." Read More
48. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#48 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Fun Little Amp. This is a great little amp that I run with my turntable. It sounds great and was a steal :) He is silly" Read More
49. Fireye HDB Balanced Portable Amplifier
#49 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
Featuring a clean design, built-in battery, and four-pin balanced output (a rarity at this price point), the Fireye HDB portable amplifier allows you to get better... Read More
50. Cayin HA-1AMK2 EL84EH Tube Headphone Amplifier
#50 in Best Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products
"Experience the tube magic. There are 5 page written reviews on the web about audio devices, but trying to explain something which is not explain-able only obfuscate..." Read More
