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Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones50

1. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#1 in Best Headphone 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

$55
$149

2. Topping A90 Discrete Headphone Amplifier

#2 in Best Headphone 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

$399
$599

3. Topping A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier

#3 in Best Headphone 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

$200
$350

4. Topping A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier

#4 in Best Headphone 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

$99
$219

5. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition

#5 in Best Headphone 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

6. Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier

#6 in Best Headphone 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

7. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier

#7 in Best Headphone 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

8. Drop + THX AAA™ ONE Linear Amplifier

#8 in Best Headphone 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

9. SMSL SP200 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp

#9 in Best Headphone 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

10. iFi audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX Amp

#10 in Best Headphone 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

11. Aune X7S Balanced Headphone Amp

#11 in Best Headphone 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

12. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp

#12 in Best Headphone 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

13. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier

#13 in Best Headphone 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

14. NuForce HA-200 Headphone Amplifier

#14 in Best Headphone 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

15. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier

#15 in Best Headphone 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

16. SMSL SAP-II Headphone Amp

#16 in Best Headphone 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

17. Singxer SA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier

#17 in Best Headphone 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

18. Topping A50 Headphone Amp

#18 in Best Headphone 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

19. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier

#19 in Best Headphone 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

20. Violectric V280 Headphone Amp

#20 in Best Headphone 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

21. Airist Audio Heron 5 Amplifier

#21 in Best Headphone 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

22. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#22 in Best Headphone 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

23. Cayin HA-1AMK2 EL84EH Tube Headphone Amplifier

#23 in Best Headphone 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

24. FiiO K5 Headphone Amp and Dock

#24 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"Use this with a Fiio x5 player and it is perfect."  Read More

25. FX Audio PH-A1 Headphone Amp

#25 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio 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

26. Lake People G109A Limited Edition Headphone Amp

#26 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

With the powerful performance and discrete design of Lake People’s original G109 headphone amplifier, the limited-edition G109A celebrates 30 years of brand excellence...  Read More

27. SMSL VMV VA2 Headphone Amplifier

#27 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones 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

28. Violectric HPA V222 Headphone Amplifier

#28 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"A most excellent headphone amp! I already owned a Topping A90D for a little over a year. Previous amps came from Schiit and Cavalli. The A90D took care of all my..."  Read More

29. Matrix M-Stage HPA-3B Balanced Headphone Amp

#29 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"Out of the box and running HD6XX single ended through my Matrix Quattro ii, this thing R I P S!!! What a combo. I’m new to headphones, but have Cavalli Tube Hybrid,..."  Read More

30. HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp

#30 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

The Gilmore Lite mk2 is a miniaturized version of Kevin Gilmore’s discrete dynamic headphone circuit. It represents a modern purist’s approach to dynamic headphone...  Read More

31. Violectric HPA V280 Final Edition Headphone Amplifier

#31 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"Endgame performance, imperfect usability. If you're considering a Violectric then chances are you're already aware of their extreme performance. The V280FE has more..."  Read More

32. Audio-Technica AT-BHA100 Balanced Headphone Amp

#32 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"Fantastic amp in balanced mode especially with planar headphones. Received it in June from Drop and was very pleased. I am using the Grace Balanced DAC, the Denafrips..."  Read More

33. SMSL SAP-9 Balanced Headphone Amp

#33 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones 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

34. Burson Fun Headphone Amplifier

#34 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"In short: The Burson Fun supplies all of the power I need in a form factor small enough to comfortably fit on my desktop. The most power hungry cans I've plugged..."  Read More

35. Topping A90 Headphone Amplifier

#35 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"Endgame amplifier? I bought it after hearing that this amp can support most of the headphones out there. What I didn't expect is to never get even to the half of what..."  Read More

36. Violectric HPA V550 Headphone Amp

#36 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"This is my very 1st experience with Violectric product...so far, so good."  Read More

37. SMSL SH-9 Balanced Headphone Amplifier

#37 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"Better than even expected. I got the SMSL SH-9 as an upgrade to the Schiit Magni 3 I had for years. I expected the SH-9 to be more powerful and presumed there's be..."  Read More

38. Douk Audio H7 PRO Stereo Power Amplifier With VU Meter

#38 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones 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 Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones 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 P1 PLUS Tube Preamp/DAC

#40 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones 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

41. Topping NX5 Portable Headphone Amp

#41 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

Ideal for pairing with your smartphone or portable music player, the Topping NX5 headphone amp fits comfortably in the hand while packing a powerful punch. The...  Read More

42. Gustard H20 Balanced Headphone Amp

#42 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

"Really loving this amp, it whips serious ass. My previous amps were a Dark Voice 336SE and the Massdrop x Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp, I really loved the former. The..."  Read More

43. F.Audio AM01 Headphone Amp

#43 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones 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

44. Lake People HPA RS 08

#44 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

At once compact and powerful, the Lake People HPA RS 08 headphone amplifier delivers neutral sound with a wide soundstage and extremely low self-generated noise. It...  Read More

45. Violectric HPA V181 Balanced Headphone Amplifier

#45 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

A balanced amp with excellent German build quality, the Violectric V181 has what it takes to drive everything from IEMs to HD800s to big orthodynamics with ease. Its...  Read More

46. Violectric Audio HPA V90 Headphone Amplifier

#46 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

The entry-level Violectric V90 amplifier from German audio manufacturer Lake People is more compact than its brothers, with a low-noise, low-distortion circuit...  Read More

47. Arcam rHead Headphone Amp

#47 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

From Arcam, a company long known for its class-leading integrated amplifiers, the rHead is a compact, solidly built headphone amplifier with a truly linear class-A...  Read More

48. CEntrance Ampersand Headphone Amplifier

#48 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

The challenge with collecting high-end, high- and low-impedance headphones is that they typically require desktop headphone amps to achieve the audio response they...  Read More

49. Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Headphone Amp

#49 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

From the mind of late audio engineering legend Rupert Neve, the RNHP Headphone Amp is based on the headphone output circuit in the comprehensive 5060 Centerpiece...  Read More

50. ampsandsound Kenzie Headphone Amp

#50 in Best Headphone Amps for AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones of 50 products

Built by hand in Southern California and based on the well-regarded Darling circuit, the ampsandsound Kenzie headphone amp is as pleasant to listen to as it is...  Read More