HIFIMAN GOLDENWAVE GA-10 Tube Headphone Amplifier [2nd hand]

HIFIMAN GOLDENWAVE GA-10 Tube Headphone Amplifier

With powerful performance and vibrant sound, the HIFIMAN With exceptional performance and rich, vibrant sound, the HIFIMAN GOLDENWAVE 10th Anniversary Headphone Amplifier delivers a clear and refined audio experience, thanks to its SEPP Architecture and meticulously chosen vacuum tubes and components.

Designed to embody the nuanced clarity characteristic of high-end tube amplifiers, the GA-10 prioritizes precision over raw power. Its remarkable control ensures outstanding performance across genres, from intricate symphonies to iconic rock anthems.

The GA-10 amplifier employs vacuum tubes, including four ECC83/12AX7 and four EL84, commonly found in premium high-fidelity amplifiers. Notably, EL84 tubes are a hallmark of top-tier guitar amplifiers favored by many accomplished professional musicians, contributing a rich, natural analog warmth to the sound.

The power supply incorporates a custom-designed, shielded 120W transformer, paired with an independent low-noise voltage amplifier, dedicated stage voltage regulators for the left and right channels, and a low-noise negative voltage regulator. This configuration ensures outstanding clarity and superior overall sound quality.

The GA-10 offers a 3-watt per channel audio output at 300Ω, making it an ideal pairing for most high-impedance headphones. Additionally, the GA-10 is capable of driving high-efficiency, low-impedance headphones. The refined SEPP architecture, paired with high-quality components and vacuum tubes, delivers a clear, quiet sound that is both vibrant and powerful, offering exceptional value.

Specifications

* Analog Signal Input: XLR * 1 pair, RCA * 1 pair

* Headphone Output Interface: 4-pin Balanced *1, 4.4 Balanced *1, 6.35mm Single-ended *1

* Tube Model: 12AX7/ECC83 *4, 6P14/EL84 *4

* Maximum Input Level: 3 Vrms @ RCA, 6 Vrms @ XLR, GAIN=3

* Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 24 kHz (±0.5 dB @ 1 kHz)

* THD+N: 0.001% (2 Vin, GAIN=1-3, @ 1 kHz)

* Output Power: 3000 mW / 300 Ω; 600 mW / 32 Ω, @ 1 kHz

* Dimensions: 330 × 110 × 380 mm (L × H × D, protrusions not included)