Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones50
1. Drop + SMSL HO150X Linear Headphone Amplifier
#1 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
It’s been over half a decade since our first linear amplifier, the THX AAA 789, brought exceptionally transparent, balanced amplification to audiophiles around the... Read More
2. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#2 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Due to the low-output nature of the average record player, a phono-oriented preamp is a necessary addition to just about any vinyl listening setup.The xDuoo MP-01 Tube... Read More
3. Topping A90 Discrete Headphone Amplifier
#3 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
The Topping A90D is a discrete headphone amplifier that delivers a clean, high-headroom approach to desktop amplification. The original A90 already brought a host of... Read More
4. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition
#4 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
In 2011, audio engineer NwAvGuy published a blog post titled “O2 Headphone Amp,” in which he outlined his philosophy on defining sound quality and detailed his ideal... Read More
5. Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier
#5 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Announced at CES 2018, the Drop + THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA™) 789 is a linear bipolar amplifier with feed-forward error correction. It’s designed for... Read More
6. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)
#6 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Built from the ground up by Alex Cavalli, a legend in the world of headphone amps, this hybrid amp combines a solid state section, a tube amp section, and an entirely... Read More
7. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier
#7 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
In 2011, audio engineer NwAvGuy published a blog post titled “O2 Headphone Amp,” in which he outlined his philosophy on defining sound quality and detailed his ideal... Read More
8. Drop + THX AAA™ ONE Linear Amplifier
#8 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
We teamed up with THX to build a leaner version of our beloved 789 amplifier. With THX AAA technology, three gain stages, and a new preamp output, the Drop + THX AAA... Read More
9. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp
#9 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
A compact, versatile DAC/amp for powering your entire audio setup, the SMSL AD18 supports a wide range of inputs, including USB, optical, coaxial, auxiliary, and... Read More
10. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth & USB Power Amplifier
#10 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
A compact, versatile DAC/amp for powering your entire audio setup, the SMSL AD18 supports a wide range of inputs, including USB, optical, coaxial, auxiliary, and... Read More
11. SMSL SP200 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp
#11 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
SMSL has joined forces with THX to create a high-performing balanced headphone amp with next to no distortion. True to its name, the SMSL SP200 THX AAA-888 Balanced... Read More
12. iFi audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX Amp
#12 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
The Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones are our all-time best-selling collab for a reason. Their sound is exceptional—and it’s best when driven through a dedicated headphone... Read More
13. Aune X7S Balanced Headphone Amp
#13 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
From the designer behind Aune’s classic Panda and B1 amplifiers, the X7S is a powerful Class-A balanced headphone amp available for an accessible price. It’s equipped... Read More
14. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp
#14 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Made in collaboration with Alex Cavalli, a legend in the world of headphone amps, the Liquid Carbon X is a solid-state, fully balanced, bridged amp with a clear,... Read More
15. SMSL SH-8s Amplifier
#15 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
SMSL’s SH-8 brings high-resolution audio to a high-end form factor, and the SH-8s takes much of what makes its bigger brother exceptions and slims it down. With two... Read More
16. Topping NX1s Portable Headphone Amp
#16 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Ideal for amplifying IEMs or headphones from a smartphone or DAP, the Topping NX1s headphone amp takes your portable music setup up a notch. It measures 3.3 by 2.2... Read More
17. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier
#17 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
A simple but functional headphone amplifier for anyone looking to take their desk setup up a notch, the SMSL SAP-1 delivers clean, powerful sound from a compact... Read More
18. HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP THX Amp
#18 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
THX’s AAA™ amplification has earned an esteemed reputation among audiophiles for its ultra-low distortion and linear sound. Now, that amplification technology is... Read More
19. Topping NX1 Headphone Amp
#19 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
20. SMSL A2 Stereo Amplifier
#20 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Designed to power passive speakers that require an amplifier, the SMSL A2 delivers accurate sound reproduction in a compact, affordable package. It uses the TDA7492... Read More
21. NuForce HA-200 Headphone Amplifier
#21 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
While sound systems require two channels of output to operate in stereo mode, using a Class-B or Class-AB amplifier creates an inefficient push-pull effect between the... Read More
22. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier
#22 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
23. SMSL SAP-II Headphone Amp
#23 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Ideal for driving demanding headphones, the SMSL SAP-II delivers clean, powerful sound from a compact package. It outputs 1,000 mW at 32 ohms—impressive for an amp... Read More
24. APPJ mini2013 6J1+6P1 Tube Amplifier
#24 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Featuring two 6J1 driver tubes and two 6P1 power tubes, the new mini2013 6J1+6P1 tube amp delivers great noise performance, frequency response, and power output for... Read More
25. SMSL SAP-7 Portable Amplifier
#25 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
For a standard, budget amplifier, the SMSL SAP-7 features a high performing battery and a portable design meant to handle high quality sound. Built with a power... Read More
26. SMSL SA-36A Plus
#26 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
27. Aune B1S Portable Headphone Amp
#27 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Powerful but compact, the Aune B1S portable headphone amp makes a great pairing for high-end digital audio players when you’re trying to drive more demanding... Read More
28. Helm Bolt DAC/Amp
#28 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
With the industry-wide move away from headphone jacks, your mobile device likely needs a dongle if you want to use your wired headphones—and the HELM Bolt DAC/Amp... Read More
29. SMSL DA-8S Amplifier
#29 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
The SMSL DA-8S Amplifier brings clean, clear Class D amplification to a slim desktop unit that packs a punch in performance. Powered by an innovative, new German... Read More
30. Cayin MT-12N EL84EH Integrated Amplifier
#30 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
In the latest version of Cayin’s highly regarded MT-12N amplifier, components take center stage. The biggest stars are four EL84 power tubes from Electro Harmonix—one... Read More
31. Singxer SA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier
#31 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
For headphones in need of classic analog amplification with modern performance, the SA-1 balanced headphone amp from Singxer is a class-leading fit. Equipped with... Read More
32. SMSL SA-160
#32 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
33. Topping A50 Headphone Amp
#33 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
34. SMSL SA-50 Plus DAC/Amp
#34 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Looking for an easy way to set up a passive bookshelf speaker system? The SMSL SA-50 Plus is an all-in-one speaker amplifier solution. Read More
35. Topping NX3s Headphone Amp
#35 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
An ideal pairing for your smartphone or portable digital audio player, the Topping NX3s headphone amplifier is designed to drive headphones and IEMs with low... Read More
36. SMSL SA-98E Stereo Amplifier
#36 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
A compact power amplifier, the SMSL SA-98E is ideal for driving bookshelf speakers as part of a desk setup. It’s built with a TDA7498E class-D audio amplifier chip, a... Read More
37. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier
#37 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Finding the right amp for your headphones doesn’t have to lead to a pile of research, or a pile of amps for every pair you own. With the L30 Headphone Amplifier from... Read More
38. FX Audio Tube-P1 Amplifier
#38 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
From FX Audio, the Tube-P1 is a versatile, inexpensive amplifier with a compact footprint. It has nearly all your amplification needs covered: along with working as a... Read More
39. Topping PA3 Stereo Amplifier
#39 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
40. XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp
#40 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
41. xDuoo DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp
#41 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
42. Violectric V280 Headphone Amp
#42 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
Designed to amplify any pair of headphones with ultra-low distortion and rich articulation, the Violectric V280 headphone amp is one portable amplifier that doesn’t... Read More
43. Airist Audio Heron 5 Amplifier
#43 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
A single-ended amplifier from newcomer Airist Audio, the Heron 5 caused quite a stir at this year’s CanJam expo—and for good reason. It boasts discrete circuits,... Read More
44. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#44 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
When it comes to analog amplification, the quality is in the components. Equipped with an array of tubes and special Japanese capacitors, xDuoo’s MT-601 Tube Headphone... Read More
45. Topping A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier
#45 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
It’s taken Topping nearly 4 years to release a successor to the highly regarded A30 headphone amplifier. With marked improvements in output power, input options, and... Read More
46. Fireye HDB Balanced Portable Amplifier
#46 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart 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
47. Topping MX3 Power/Headphone Amp w/ Bluetooth
#47 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
A digital amplifier with a built-in Bluetooth receiver, DAC, and headphone amp, the Topping MX3 does it all. This versatile, compact unit can be used to power your... Read More
48. FiiO K5 Headphone Amp and Dock
#48 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
With three different gain settings to power a variety of headphones and a docking base compatible with the X-series line of FiiO digital audio players, the K5 is one... Read More
49. FX Audio PH-A1 Headphone Amp
#49 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
For anyone looking to add a headphone amplifier to their setup, the FX Audio PH-A1 has a lot to offer. Powerful yet compact, it can drive more demanding... Read More
50. FX Audio TUBE-03 Preamp Buffer
#50 in Best Amps for E-MU Purpleheart Headphones of 50 products
An inexpensive addition to your hi-fi system, the FX Audio TUBE-03 aims to add a pleasant amount of color and warmth to your music. Compared to a previous model, the... Read More
