Best Headphone Amps under $50038
1. iFi audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX Amp
#1 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
2. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#2 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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. Topping A90 Discrete Headphone Amplifier
#3 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
4. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition
#4 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
5. Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier
#5 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
6. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier
#6 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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 Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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 SP200 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp
#8 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
9. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp
#9 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
10. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier
#10 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
11. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier
#11 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
12. Topping A50 Headphone Amp
#12 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
13. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier
#13 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
14. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier
#14 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
15. Topping A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier
#15 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
16. SMSL VMV VA2 Headphone Amplifier
#16 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
17. Matrix M-Stage HPA-3B Balanced Headphone Amp
#17 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
18. SMSL SAP-9 Balanced Headphone Amp
#18 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
19. Burson Fun Headphone Amplifier
#19 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
20. Topping A90 Headphone Amplifier
#20 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
21. SMSL SH-9 Balanced Headphone Amplifier
#21 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
22. SMSL SAP-12 Headphone Amplifier
#22 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
23. F.Audio AM01 Headphone Amp
#23 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
24. Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Headphone Amp
#24 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
25. SMSL SP400 THX AAA-888 Headphone Amplifier
#25 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 products
One look at the SMSL SP400, and it’s clear that this is a headphone amp that’s built with quality and care—and that quality extends far beyond the chassis. Using a PCB... Read More
26. HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amplifier
#26 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
27. Ovidius B1 Portable Headphone Amplifier
#27 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
28. Topping L50 Balanced Headphone Amp
#28 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
29. Topping L30II Linear Headphone Amp
#29 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
30. Bravo Audio S1 HiFi Audio Headphone Amplifier
#30 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
31. Topping NX7 Portable Headphone Amplifier
#31 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
32. SMSL SAP-11 Headphone Amplifier
#32 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
33. Topping A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier
#33 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
34. Lake People G103-S MKII Headphone Amplifier
#34 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 products
Lake People is a live and pro audio manufacturer with a clear focus on craftsmanship and audiophile features, and the G103-S MKII is a headphone amp that combines... Read More
35. xDuoo MT-601S Headphone Amplifier
#35 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 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
36. Lake People G111 MKII Headphone Amplifier
#36 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 products
Lake People is known for producing top-tier, audiophile-grade foundations on which to build your listening setup—so it’s no surprise that, in the new G111 MKII... Read More
37. iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 Amp
#37 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 products
The Meze 99 headphone series is known for its nuanced, balanced approach to full-bodied audio, and the iFi ZEN CAN Signature MX99 Amp is engineered to take any 99 to... Read More
38. iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature HFM Amp
#38 in Best Headphone Amps under $500 of 38 products
The right amp can really make a pair of high-end headphones shine—and what’s more right than a headphone amp that’s literally designed for your specific pair of... Read More
