Musical Fidelity MX-HPA Headphone Amplifier
Best balanced amplifier for audiophiles seeking uncompromising power and sonic purity.
This is a purist’s powerhouse that effortlessly drives even the most demanding headphones with surgical precision. It sacrifices compact convenience for a robust, studio-grade architecture that prioritizes signal purity above all else, ensuring your music sounds exactly as the engineer intended.
$639.00
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Upscale Audio
Who it's for
- Audiophiles powering demanding planar magnetic headphones
- Listeners seeking smooth, natural, and distortion-free sound
- Purists prioritizing superior noise rejection and channel separation
Who should skip it
- Users with limited desk space or poor ventilation
- Casual listeners on a strict budget
- Shoppers looking for an all-in-one DAC and amp solution
Performance breakdown
Drive Capability
Effortlessly powers even the most demanding high-impedance audiophile headphones.
Signal Purity
Ultra-low distortion ensures a pristine, transparent sound signature for critical listening.
Build Integrity
Robust industrial design provides a stable, vibration-resistant foundation for audio components.
Connectivity Versatility
Seamlessly integrates balanced and single-ended sources into a unified signal path.
Dynamic Range
Exceptional signal-to-noise ratio reveals subtle details in complex musical passages.
Gain Flexibility
Selectable gain settings accommodate a wide variety of headphone sensitivity levels.
Key Specs
Amplifier Technology
Solid State
Balanced Output
Yes
Power Source
AC Powered
Number of Headphone Outputs
2
Form Factor
Desktop
Power Output
10 watts (short-term peak)
Signal to Noise Ratio
Better than 120dB (‘A’ weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.003% (20Hz to 20kHz)
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.1dB)
Gain Settings
Low, High
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