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Best Amps under $20050

1. Drop + SMSL HO150X Linear Headphone Amplifier

#1 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products

"Amazing power. Amazing power and suberb clean sound. The only amp you may need"  Read More

$169
$199

2. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#2 in Best Amps under $200 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

$79
$149

3. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition

#3 in Best Amps under $200 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

4. Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier

#4 in Best Amps under $200 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

5. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)

#5 in Best Amps under $200 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

6. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier

#6 in Best Amps under $200 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

7. Drop + THX AAA™ ONE Linear Amplifier

#7 in Best Amps under $200 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

8. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp

#8 in Best Amps under $200 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

9. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth & USB Power Amplifier

#9 in Best Amps under $200 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

10. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp

#10 in Best Amps under $200 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

11. SMSL SH-8s Amplifier

#11 in Best Amps under $200 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

12. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier

#12 in Best Amps under $200 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

13. HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP THX Amp

#13 in Best Amps under $200 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

14. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier

#14 in Best Amps under $200 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

15. Aune B1S Portable Headphone Amp

#15 in Best Amps under $200 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

16. Helm Bolt DAC/Amp

#16 in Best Amps under $200 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

17. SMSL DA-8S Amplifier

#17 in Best Amps under $200 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

18. Topping A50 Headphone Amp

#18 in Best Amps under $200 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

19. SMSL SA-50 Plus DAC/Amp

#19 in Best Amps under $200 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

20. SMSL SA-98E Stereo Amplifier

#20 in Best Amps under $200 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

21. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier

#21 in Best Amps under $200 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

22. FX Audio Tube-P1 Amplifier

#22 in Best Amps under $200 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

23. XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp

#23 in Best Amps under $200 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

24. xDuoo DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp

#24 in Best Amps under $200 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

25. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#25 in Best Amps under $200 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

26. Topping A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier

#26 in Best Amps under $200 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

27. Topping MX3 Power/Headphone Amp w/ Bluetooth

#27 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

28. xDuoo MT-603 Pre-Amplifier

#28 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

29. SMSL VMV VA2 Headphone Amplifier

#29 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

30. EPOS GSX 1000 2nd Edition External Sound Card

#30 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products

Giving gaming setups worldwide a huge audio advantage, the GSX 1000 External Sound Card from EPOS has become a mainstay in the signal chains of many gamers. Now, the...  Read More

31. SMSL SAP-9 Balanced Headphone Amp

#31 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

32. Topping MX5 Headphone and Speaker Amplifier

#32 in Best Amps under $200 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

33. Topping TP60 Class-T Amplifier

#33 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

34. SMSL SAP-12 Headphone Amplifier

#34 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

35. F.Audio AM01 Headphone Amp

#35 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products

Engineered for flexible, high-fidelity amplification, the AM01 Headphone Amp from F.Audio fits a lot of features into a compact form factor. Starting with the amp...  Read More

36. SMSL DA-9 Bluetooth Amplifier

#36 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products

SMSL’s approach to desktop amps and DACs is nearly unmatched, and the DA-9 puts the brand’s prowess on full display, with modern Bluetooth connectivity for...  Read More

37. xDuoo XQ-20 Headphone Amp

#37 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

38. FX-Audio BOX01 Phono Preamplifier

#38 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

39. AIYIMA Tube T3 Phono Preamplifier

#39 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

40. Ovidius B1 Portable Headphone Amplifier

#40 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

41. Bravo Audio SP1 12AU7 Class A Tube Stereo Amplifier

#41 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

42. Topping L50 Balanced Headphone Amp

#42 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products

The Topping L50 Balanced Headphone Amp threads the needle just right when it comes to features offered at a reasonably attainable price point. The L50 harnesses...  Read More

43. Topping L30II Linear Headphone Amp

#43 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

44. SMSL DA-6 Power Amplifier

#44 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

45. SMSL SH-6 Desktop Headphone Amplifier

#45 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

46. Bravo Audio S1 HiFi Audio Headphone Amplifier

#46 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

47. xDuoo MT-605 Power Amplifier

#47 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

48. Topping NX7 Portable Headphone Amplifier

#48 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

49. SMSL SAP-11 Headphone Amplifier

#49 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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

50. Topping A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier

#50 in Best Amps under $200 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