Best selling Headphone amplifiers from iFi Audio
On this page you’ll find a ranking of the best Headphone amplifiers from iFi Audio. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important product details. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. iFi Audio GO blu Case
This protective case has been specially designed for your GO blu. The GO blu bag is an essential accessory for the daily commuter, jetsetter, or fitness enthusiast. The perfectly fitting case is a unique creation by iFi with an embossed logo. It is a tailored companion for your portable Bluetooth DAC/amplifier. The GO blu bag makes no compromises on style and protection. The wonderfully soft, two-tone genuine leather fits your GO blu like a second skin. The practical case allows you to access the device's inputs and outputs, so you never have to take your GO blu out of the case. What makes this accessory even more versatile is the handy clip on the back. You can attach the GO blu to a belt loop, bag, or strap and you're good to go.
2. iFi Audio Zen Dac 3
The iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 impresses with its outstanding sound quality and immense versatility, making it a top choice for music lovers. It features a robust construction with a metal housing that not only looks solid and high-quality but also captivates with its attractive two-tone design. The device is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including an XMOS 16-core chip, a Burr-Brown DAC, and an accurate clock, which together reduce jitter and enable exceptional sound clarity. A standout feature of the ZEN DAC 3 is its support for high-resolution audio formats, including PCM up to 768 kHz, DSD512, and full MQA decoding, ensuring outstanding playback quality.
The ZEN DAC 3 offers flexible connectivity options, including a 6.3 mm and a 4.4 mm headphone jack, a USB-C input for connecting a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, as well as balanced 4.4 mm and RCA outputs that allow for easy integration with active speakers, preamps, or power amplifiers. iFi's innovative XBass+ technology provides analog bass enhancement that boosts the bass range without compromising the mids—ideal for use with in-ear monitors or open headphones. Additionally, the PowerMatch mode allows users to adjust the gain to match the headphone, which is particularly beneficial for low-impedance models.
The ZEN DAC 3 is not only powerful but also user-friendly with clearly labeled controls. These features make it appealing to both experienced users and newcomers to the world of high-quality audio devices. The iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 offers an excellent price-performance ratio with its combination of top-notch audio performance, versatile connectivity options, and thoughtful design, making it an ideal addition to any audio setup.
3. iFi Audio iDSD Valkyrie
The headphone amplifier is a versatile device specifically designed for use with PCs. It offers high-quality audio processing and is ideal for HiFi applications. The amplifier is powered via the mains and features various input options, including Coaxial S/PDIF and Optical TOSLINK, allowing for flexible connectivity. An integrated USB DAC also makes it easy to use with modern digital devices. The gain switch allows for volume adjustment, while the bass boost function enhances the listening experience. With a sample rate of 49152 Hertz, the amplifier ensures precise and clear audio output. The output impedance of 2 ohms ensures compatibility with a wide range of headphones. Its elegant silver design harmoniously fits into any environment, making the headphone amplifier an appealing addition for audiophile users.
Headphone amplifiers
EUR1639,–
iFi Audio iDSD Valkyrie
Bass Boost, USB-DAC, Display, gain switch, Bluetooth
4. iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon
Pure power, purer sound - if you are looking for the perfect digital-to-analog converter and amplifier for your favorite headphones, you won't want to miss the xDSD Gryphon. With Hi-Res Audio at 32 Bit/768 kHz, native DSD512 (Octa-DSD), and MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), it provides everything you need for crystal-clear playback of your favorite songs. With powerful 1,000 mW and 32 Ohms, the Gryphon delivers enough power even for demanding earphones. Its 4.4 mm connection ensures symmetrical signal playback, while the 3.5 mm jack extracts the best from your asymmetrical models. Of course, this doesn't mean your favorite in-ears have been overlooked: thanks to iEMatch, you can enjoy a rich, detailed, and clear sound with them as well. But where does the music come from? The xDSD Gryphon gives you complete freedom of choice: whether USB, S/PDIF, or Bluetooth, you decide on your sources and remain 100% flexible. Equipped with Qualcomm's QCC 5100 Bluetooth version 5.1, it supports all common wireless formats losslessly and in the best quality. Prefer a wired connection? No problem. The xDSD Gryphon comes with USB-A, USB-C, and Lightning cables, allowing easy connection to PCs, Macs, Android smartphones, tablets, iPhones, or iPads. For the highest quality sound, the Gryphon features the same hybrid Burr-Brown DAC chipset found in iFi's flagship, the Pro iDSD Signature. This means: unique, razor-sharp sound. Additionally, three adjustable filters—Bit-Perfect, Standard, and GTO (Gibbs Transient Optimised)—provide further options to tailor your audio to your needs, while xBass adds the bass you desire.
5. iFi Audio GO blu
The GO blu from iFi Audio is a pocket-sized portable amplifier and digital-to-analogue converter. It's the right compact size to take with you wherever you go. It provides premium headphone sound and you don't even need a wired connection to your smartphone as the GO blu is equipped with Bluetooth. Whether you're working out at the gym, going for a jog, travelling or sitting in your favourite café, the GO blu is the perfect companion. It's so dainty that it fits perfectly in your running clothes or jacket pocket, and it's more than pretty enough to put on your table at the café. The GO blu connects wirelessly to your player via Bluetooth, without you having to worry about whether you have the right cable for your Android or Apple device. Just pair ... and you'll be listening to your music in superb Hi-Res quality. Using Qualcomm's quad-core QCC5100 Bluetooth chip ensures that every signal is processed at the highest audio resolution. iFi Audio has even integrated a high-quality microphone into the GO blu, enabling hands-free calls, voice chat for games and access to voice assistants such as Apple Siri and Google Assistant. Additional flexibility is provided by the USB-C port, which serves both to charge the battery and as an audio input, so you can also connect playback devices via cable if the source (e.g. your computer) does not have Bluetooth. A high-quality microphone for hands-free calls, voice chat in games and access to voice assistants is integrated in the GO blu. Whether you use balanced headphones or earphones on the GO blu's 4.4 mm connector or unbalanced headphones or earphones on the 3.5 mm connector, you get the lowest noise and best channel separation for enjoyable music listening.
6. iFi Audio iDSD Diablo-X
The iDSD Diablo-X from iFi Audio is a DAC/amplifier that utilizes revolutionary xMEMS technology. This technology is characterized by an ultra-fast response, precise phase response for more accurate sound reproduction, and accurate spatial sound representation. The iDSD Diablo-X is based on groundbreaking xMEMS mono speaker technology and has been described as truly disruptive by eight-time Grammy winner Brian Lucey, with phase performance unmatched by any other speaker technology. To enable the performance of the Diablo-X, a higher voltage solution is required, which is why iFi Audio collaborates with XMEMS in the production of the Diablo-X. The xMEMS micro-speaker technology employs the piezoelectric effect and has immense potential to push the performance boundaries of earbuds and headphones. The Diablo-X can be used with both conventional in-ear headphones and the revolutionary xMEMS micro-speakers. It features two Burr-Brown DAC chips and a 16-core XMOS chip for processing data received via USB and S/PDIF. To reduce interference, the Diablo-X uses a balanced analog differential circuit. This DAC/amplifier can easily drive various types of headphones and offers fully balanced 4.4mm outputs with a power of 4,100 mW. It has three modes for adjusting power and gain: the xMEMS mode for compatible earbuds/headphones, the Turbo mode for power-hungry headphones, and the Normal mode for most over-ear or on-ear headphones. A battery power supply ensures ultra-pure and stable DC to avoid issues with mains power supply. High-quality components, independent linear regulation, and filtering contribute to the outstanding performance of the iDSD Diablo-X.
7. iFi Audio Go link Max
The iFi Audio Go link Max is a super-portable digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier that delivers a powerful, clear and dynamic listening experience. With an output power of up to 241 mW, it drives even the most demanding headphones and produces an excellent depth of sound. Equipped with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm jack sockets and a USB-C connector, the Go link Max is compatible with many headphones and playback devices. Thanks to the dual ES9219 DAC, the Go link Max achieves a channel separation of over 118 dB, creating a precise and lively sound stage that immerses the listener in the music. The integrated THD compensation technology minimises harmonic distortion and thus ensures a pure, unadulterated sound in which even the finest nuances become audible. In addition, Dynamic Range Enhancement technology extends the dynamic range by 6 dB, ensuring precise reproduction of the loudest and quietest passages with intense emotion. These technologies work in harmony to deliver a sound spectrum that is impressively detailed and balanced in both the highs and lows. The iFi Audio Go link Max supports high-resolution audio formats that authentically reproduce every detail and subtlety of the music. The cable's high-quality, silver-coated copper wire is twisted to effectively suppress external interference and ensure an interference-free sound experience. Unlike many other DACs, the Go link Max adjusts the volume based on the hardware, so that the audio quality is maintained at every setting. Its clear structure and functionality is aimed at music lovers looking for a mobile device with high fidelity and ease of use. The iFi Audio Go link Max takes your music to another level - whether at home or on the go.
8. iFi Audio Zen Can 3
L'iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3 is a remarquable amplifier de casque qui se distingue par son circuit discret de classe A, directement repris du produit phare d'iFi, le iCAN Phantom. Celui-ci ensures a pure and clear audio output, supported not least by the innovative xMEMS micro high-frequency technology. The amplifier delivers an impressive output power of up to 2,000 mW and can be used with a wide variety of speakers, from intra-aural speakers sensitive to powerful magnetostat speakers. The polyvalence is complemented by a wide range of connectors such as 6.3 mm and 4.4 mm casques, 3.5 mm and RCA entries, a 4.4 mm symmetrical entry and a 4.4 mm symmetrical exit. À cela s'ajoute le réglage de gain finement ajustable de 0 à 18 dB, qui permet une adaptation optimale à différents types de casques. The integrated analogue equalisation modes XBass+ and XSpace enhance the listening experience by reducing bass frequencies and widening the soundstage of the recordings. The ZEN CAN 3 also has special modes for games and films that improve the audio experience during games and film viewing by enhancing the subtle sound effects and increasing the intelligibility of speech. These features, combined with a high signal-to-bounce ratio and low distortion, make this amplifier the ideal companion for audio enthusiasts. The design of the ZEN CAN 3 reflects a modern aesthetic and is characterised by its bicolour design and high quality materials, which give it an exclusive appeal. Associated with the iFi fourni power supply unit, this amplifier offers solid and durable performance that is both technically and aesthetically pleasing.
9. iFi Audio GO link
The GO link is the missing link for your music experience. On the one hand, it allows you to connect wired headphones and earphones to digital devices that do not have a 3.5 mm headphone output. For another: Even if your device has a headphone jack, the GO link enables a significant sonic upgrade. That's because the GO link's DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) and headphone amplifier are superior to the audio technology in mobile devices and computers and can generate better sound quality. There is a USB-C connector at one end of the GO link and a 3.5 mm headphone jack at the other, both housed in a lightweight case made from a robust magnesium alloy. In between is a 6 cm long, flexible cable that bends easily. At the heart of the GO link is an energy-efficient, high-performance DAC chip from ESS Technology's Sabre HiFi series, which, together with iFi's optimised circuit technology, delivers ultra-low distortion, superb clarity and impressive dynamic range. Unlike other headphone dongles, the GO link features a hardware-based volume control rather than a software-based volume control, which contributes to the GO link's superior sonic performance. The GO link delivers an output power of 70 mW, which is enough to drive mobile device compatible headphones and earphones and far exceeds the headphone outputs of smartphones, tablets and computers.
10. iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature HFM
Do you love your Hifiman headphones? Then the ZEN CAN Signature HFM analog headphone amplifier is just right for you. iFi Audio has optimized the ZEN CAN Signature for seamless interaction with Hifiman headphones to bring out the best in these already remarkable headphones. The ActivEQ feature combines active and passive components to create a specific EQ curve for a particular headphone. This is done in the analog domain without additional noise or distortion. The ZEN CAN Signature HFM features an ActivEQ specifically tuned for Hifiman's planar magnetic headphones. Hifiman headphones are known for their remarkable transparency and expansive soundstage. The ZEN CAN Signature HFM enhances the texture of the deep bass and adds more presence to the upper midrange. By pressing the HFM button on the ZEN CAN Signature HFM, the signal is calibrated to complement the headphone's frequency response across the entire frequency range. This optimizes the device's performance for collaboration with Hifiman headphones. The ActivEQ function can be turned on or off. When ActivEQ is not activated, the performance of the ZEN CAN Signature HFM is cleverly balanced to extract the best from all other headphones and in-ear monitors. The circuitry of the ZEN CAN Signature HFM features a symmetrical dual-mono design—a topology typically reserved for high-end headphone amplifiers. The amplifier delivers excellent drive performance of 1600 mW (7.2 V) at 32 ohms via the unbalanced output and over 15V at loads of 600 ohms or more via the balanced output. The ZEN CAN Signature HFM is characterized by extremely low distortion, high detail richness, and plenty of dynamics, as well as the ability to drive all types of headphones with ease. It is a force of nature.
