Heed Audio Canalot III Headphone Amplifier

Heed Canalot Headphone Amplifier. Power supply not included – requires separate purchase of either the Heed X-PSU or the Heed Q-PSU.

The Canalot is akin to a nice black brick on steroids. The classic design of Heed Modular devices meets the high-tech solutions of the digital world and in addition, our unique speaker driving system. If you are not into the many-box hi-fi racks or space-eating speakers and amplifiers, Canalot provides a nice alternative.

Like the Canamp, this is also a two-stage amplifier and features a pure Class A output stage. But that’s where the similarities end. The Canalot is a rare example in the world of headphone amplifiers thanks to its RC-coupled output stage. It operates in a manner very similar to our Transcap technology amplifiers, sharing all the same advantages. Naturally, the power supply system is optimised for the lower power requirements of headphones.

For a smooth and pleasant sound, the Canalot is equipped with a regulated power supply. It works perfectly with the X-PSU (not included, sold separately), but you may opt from the outset – or later as an upgrade – for the Q-PSU, which is the next step up, featuring generously dimensioned, regulated linear power rails.

FEATURES

– 2 headphone connectors
– capacitor-coupled output

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs: 1x analogue

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.