Best Amps under $15042
1. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#1 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
2. Douk Audio ST-01 PRO Bluetooth Amplifier With VU Meter
#2 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The Douk Audio ST-01 PRO is a Bluetooth-powered amplifier that still manages to channel the design cues of the classic rack amps of the ‘60s. That’s thanks to the... Read More
3. Ampapa A1 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamp/Headphone Amplifier
#3 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
Ampapa’s A1 Vacuum Tube Headphone Amp brings a beautiful combination of modern design and vintage tube richness into a desktop preamp that really sings. Suitable for... Read More
4. SMSL DA-6 Power Amplifier
#4 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The SMSL DA-6 is an impressively sleek, tremendously clean power amp that’ll drive your speaker setup with excellent efficiency and clarity. Sitting in a high-end... Read More
5. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition
#5 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
6. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)
#6 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
7. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier
#7 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
8. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp
#8 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
9. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth & USB Power Amplifier
#9 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
10. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp
#10 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
11. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier
#11 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
12. HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP THX Amp
#12 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
13. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier
#13 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
14. Aune B1S Portable Headphone Amp
#14 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
15. Helm Bolt DAC/Amp
#15 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
16. SMSL DA-8S Amplifier
#16 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
17. SMSL SA-50 Plus DAC/Amp
#17 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
18. SMSL SA-98E Stereo Amplifier
#18 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
19. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier
#19 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
20. FX Audio Tube-P1 Amplifier
#20 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
21. XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp
#21 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
22. xDuoo DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp
#22 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
23. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#23 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
24. Topping MX3 Power/Headphone Amp w/ Bluetooth
#24 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
"I got this for my friends computer, he is blind and needed something simple to operate with as few component's as possible. This unit has worked perfectly for him, he..." Read More
25. xDuoo MT-603 Pre-Amplifier
#25 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The xDuoo MT-603 is a handy little preamp that sits nicely into any setup. That’s because xDuoo has built this tube format into a switcher-style chassis. Read More
26. SMSL VMV VA2 Headphone Amplifier
#26 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
This is a small form factor, mid level, solid aluminum Amp. It features separate headphone outputs, one suited to high impedance cans and the other focusing on the... Read More
27. SMSL SAP-9 Balanced Headphone Amp
#27 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The inexpensive SMSL SAP-9 is a great option for those looking to recable their headphones and discover the benefits of a balanced setup. Offering clean, clear sound,... Read More
28. Topping TP60 Class-T Amplifier
#28 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
Frequently named among the best budget power amplifiers on sites like Audiogon, the Topping TP60 features a powerful TA2022 Class-T amplifier and delivers an output of... Read More
29. SMSL SAP-12 Headphone Amplifier
#29 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
In the world of portable amplifiers, the SMSL SAP-12 delivers a whole lot of bang for the buck. Featuring a newly designed class A/B output stage circuit, a custom... Read More
30. xDuoo XQ-20 Headphone Amp
#30 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
Ideal for pairing with a smartphone or digital audio player when you’re on the go, the xDuoo XQ-20 headphone amp measures a measly 1 centimeter thick and weighs just... Read More
31. FX-Audio BOX01 Phono Preamplifier
#31 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The sound of vinyl is certainly sought-after—but in many cases, it’s not just the record and record player that influence the listening experience. Often, an external... Read More
32. AIYIMA Tube T3 Phono Preamplifier
#32 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
Whether you spin vinyl or listen on your smartphone, a tube preamplifier is a great way to improve the sound of your favorite songs. If you listen both ways, then the... Read More
33. Ovidius B1 Portable Headphone Amplifier
#33 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
Smartphones have made many things easier—but for music listeners, limiting port choices can make it difficult to achieve a true audiophile experience. The Ovidius B1... Read More
34. Bravo Audio SP1 12AU7 Class A Tube Stereo Amplifier
#34 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The Bravo Audio SP1 is billed as a Class A tube amp for headphones, but is actually a hybrid unit that delivers warmth, power, and clarity. That’s because the Class D... Read More
35. Topping L30II Linear Headphone Amp
#35 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
Topping’s L30II is a headphone amp perfect for those who want clean, even response for their headphone setup without getting cleaned out. The original L30 served as an... Read More
36. SMSL SH-6 Desktop Headphone Amplifier
#36 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
A good headphone amp on your desk can make all the difference for the performance of your headphones. And the SH-6 is a no-nonsense, ultra low-distortion box to help... Read More
37. Bravo Audio S1 HiFi Audio Headphone Amplifier
#37 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The Bravo Audio S1 Hi-Fi Audio Headphone Amplifier takes the same infrastructure and output design of Bravo’s popular tube-amp packages and wraps it in a smaller, more... Read More
38. xDuoo MT-605 Power Amplifier
#38 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The xDuoo MT-605 is a simple, single-box solution to drive your speaker setup with an eye toward design and an ear toward warm, clean audio. Like much of the xDuoo... Read More
39. Topping NX7 Portable Headphone Amplifier
#39 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
Topping has a rich history of audiophile products that breathe new life into any piece of gear— and the NX7 Portable Headphone Amplifier is designed to bring the best... Read More
40. SMSL SAP-11 Headphone Amplifier
#40 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The SAP-11 Headphone Amplifier from SMSL delivers impressive, nuanced power for your favorite pair of headphones or earphones—and it’ll fit right in your pocket. Built... Read More
41. Topping A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier
#41 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 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
42. xDuoo MT-601S Headphone Amplifier
#42 in Best Amps under $150 of 42 products
The xDuoo MT-601S Headphone Amplifier pairs a couple of circuits to deliver well-rounded, well-outfitted desktop headphone amplification for a variety of setups. Armed... Read More
