Best Amps under $20050
1. SMSL SH-8s Amplifier
#1 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
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
3. Drop + SMSL HO150X Linear Headphone Amplifier
#3 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products
"Amazing power. Amazing power and suberb clean sound. The only amp you may need" Read More
4. Topping A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier
#4 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
5. Topping MX5 Headphone and Speaker Amplifier
#5 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
6. Topping A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier
#6 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
7. Douk Audio VU3 PRO Amplifier/Speaker Switcher With VU Meter
#7 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products
Douk Audio’s approach to modern audio gear brings equal parts cutting-edge quality and old-school style—and the VU3 PRO is an amp pass-through box that checks both of... Read More
8. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition
#8 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
9. Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier
#9 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
10. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)
#10 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
11. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier
#11 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
12. Drop + THX AAA™ ONE Linear Amplifier
#12 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
13. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp
#13 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
14. SMSL AD18 Bluetooth & USB Power Amplifier
#14 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
15. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp
#15 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
16. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier
#16 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
17. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier
#17 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
18. Aune B1S Portable Headphone Amp
#18 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
19. Helm Bolt DAC/Amp
#19 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
20. SMSL DA-8S Amplifier
#20 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
21. HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP THX Amp
#21 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
22. Topping A50 Headphone Amp
#22 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
23. SMSL SA-50 Plus DAC/Amp
#23 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
24. SMSL SA-98E Stereo Amplifier
#24 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
25. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier
#25 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
26. FX Audio Tube-P1 Amplifier
#26 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
27. XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp
#27 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
28. xDuoo DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp
#28 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
29. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#29 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
30. Topping MX3 Power/Headphone Amp w/ Bluetooth
#30 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
31. xDuoo MT-603 Pre-Amplifier
#31 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
32. SMSL VMV VA2 Headphone Amplifier
#32 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
33. Douk Audio ST-01 PRO Bluetooth Amplifier With VU Meter
#33 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 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
34. EPOS GSX 1000 2nd Edition External Sound Card
#34 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
35. SMSL SAP-9 Balanced Headphone Amp
#35 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
36. Ampapa A1 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamp/Headphone Amplifier
#36 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products
"Great sounding for the price. Changed this from my SMSL and I find the sound more warm with the tubes. For the price it's a great little amp. Design is clean with..." Read More
37. Topping TP60 Class-T Amplifier
#37 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
38. Douk Audio H7 PRO Stereo Power Amplifier With VU Meter
#38 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products
Don’t let the small form factor fool you—Douk Audio’s H7 PRO packs some serious oomph under the hood. Powered by a high-end TPA3255 Class D amplification chip, this... Read More
39. SMSL SAP-12 Headphone Amplifier
#39 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
40. Douk Audio T6 PRO HiFi Bluetooth Tube Amplifier With VU Meter
#40 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products
If you’re looking to add warmth and dynamics to your audio space, then a high-quality tube amp is an excellent place to start. The Douk Audio T6 PRO brings a... Read More
41. Douk Audio P1 PLUS Tube Preamp/DAC
#41 in Best Amps under $200 of 50 products
A good tube preamp can be a game-changer for any good setup—especially if you’re running a record player or a pair of speakers that need a little something special.... Read More
42. F.Audio AM01 Headphone Amp
#42 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
43. SMSL DA-9 Bluetooth Amplifier
#43 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
44. xDuoo XQ-20 Headphone Amp
#44 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
45. FX-Audio BOX01 Phono Preamplifier
#45 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
46. AIYIMA Tube T3 Phono Preamplifier
#46 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
47. Ovidius B1 Portable Headphone Amplifier
#47 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
48. Bravo Audio SP1 12AU7 Class A Tube Stereo Amplifier
#48 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
49. Topping L50 Balanced Headphone Amp
#49 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
50. Topping L30II Linear Headphone Amp
#50 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
