Heed Audio Asterisk Integrated Amplifier

Heed Asterisk is a compact stereo integrated amplifier, designed to deliver a transparent and musical sound. With a power output of 2x30 W RMS at 8 Ω, it is ideal for small to medium-sized hi-fi systems. It features Heed’s proprietary Transcap technology, which uses output capacitors to produce a smooth, natural sound free from harshness.

You might think that 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms isn’t enough to drive your rather “demanding” loudspeakers. In reality, the Heed Asterisk integrated amplifier seems to handle even challenging speakers with ease — delivering natural energy and a remarkable musical grace.
Give it a try.

Its minimalist design and high-quality construction make the Asterisk an excellent choice for those seeking a compact yet capable integrated amplifier. It is especially well-suited for listeners who appreciate a warm and detailed sound without unnecessary complexity.

• Inputs: 3 pairs RCA line input
• Outputs: 2 pairs speaker connectors; 1 pair RCA fixed line output
• Power: 30 W / 8 Ω both ch
• Power (peak): 50 W / 8 Ω both ch
• Input impedance: 50 kΩ
• Input sensitivity: 210 mV
• Frequency response: 8.5 Hz - 52 kHz
• Amplifier technology: Transcap
• Power consumption: 120 VA max.
• Remote: Included
• Weight: 4,8 kg
• Dimensions: 20 x 7 x 28 cm (W x H x D)

Heed Audio at a glance

Heed Audio is not just another hi-fi electronics manufacturer with British audio heritage in its DNA — it is a manifesto of authenticity, passion, and independent vision. Founded in Hungary, the brand stands out for its radically human approach to sound reproduction. In a market so often dominated by numbers, measurements, and technological catchphrases, Heed chooses a different path: that of the listening experience as an absolute value.

Every Heed product is designed to serve the music, not the machine. The amplifiers, DACs, and external power supplies are built according to a philosophy that places musicality, tonal coherence, and natural soundstaging at the very centre. There are no gimmicks — just tonal integrity and emotional balance that recall the finest British electronics of the golden era, reimagined with elegance, craftsmanship, and a modern spirit.

And that’s exactly where it all began — with one defining example:

In the 1980s, those who brought home an ION Obelisk experienced something rare and precious: the feeling of having discovered one of hi-fi’s best-kept secrets. It wasn’t a flashy amplifier, nor did it shout its specifications. But from the very first listen, many enthusiasts realised that something extraordinarily musical was happening.

Here’s what it felt like:

• A sense of wonder: at how such a compact device could drive even demanding speakers with such ease and refinement.

• Emotion: because the Obelisk didn’t impress through brute power, but through its ability to tell the story of music — with fluidity, dynamic range, and a sense of timing reminiscent of valve amplifiers.

• Deep satisfaction: the kind that comes from extended listening sessions, free of fatigue, drawn into a sound that keeps you there.

• A sense of uniqueness: because owning an Obelisk meant making a choice that went against the grain — a commitment to musical substance over passing trends.

In short, those who welcomed such a device into their home discovered an amplifier that didn’t try to dazzle with figures or appearance, but that won them over gradually, listen after listen, by speaking directly to the heart.

And on this front, Heed Audio makes no compromises. It doesn’t follow fashion. It’s not made for everyone. But those who discover it rarely look back. Because listening with Heed isn’t about technical showmanship — it’s about returning to music as a deep, living, and emotionally resonant experience.

If you’re seeking the soul of sound, Heed is a name worthy of your attention — and your respect.