  EarMax Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier So Dad has all the latest gadgets. He has an iPod or MP3 player and fancy after market headphones. But is he getting the most out of his audio gear? Does he have the ultimate iPod accessory? The ultimate gadget gift for Dad? Introduced in early 1994, the EarMax Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier has captured the hearts of many music lovers and audiophiles all over the world. Its miniature size, unique, attractive styling and smooth, accurate reproduction of music have made it a favorite with tube equipment lovers. The output transformerless (OTL) design removes a veil that other tube amplifier designs have. Headphone listeners have been astounded at its performance and its affordable price.
The EarMax is a great iPod accessory - the sound we get hooking up an iPod to this headphone amplifier driving Sennheiser HD600 or HD650 headphones is simply amazing. Try the Apple lossless setting for you best audiiophile cd's and you will be amazed at the clarity and musicality your iPod can provide. Of course, the EarMax is not limited to the iPod, use it on any portable player for improved sound or on any high end source like a cd player, SACD, DVD Audio player etc for stunning audiophile sound.
How does EarMax sound so great?
EarMax boasts an Output Transformer Less (OTL), Class A Triode design. The lack of an output transformer eliminates one additional path for the audio signal to pass through. The result is pure, clean, smooth, and most importantly, musical sound.
Although the EarMax will sound best with a high quality high level source, it will also improve the sound of portable CD players, MP3 players and iPods. Just hook the EarMax to the line out of the CD player and plug in some high quality headphones. You will add audiophile quality amplification and bypass the inexpensive volume controls typically found in portables. This is the gift for Dad that will always be remembered.
Specifications:
External Power Supply, 120V
On/off switch & green LED
Capacitor to avoid switching noise
Short-circuit protection
Fully insulated ABS housing
2.13" W x 3.5" D x 2.25" H
Weighs one pound
AC power cord: 5"
Supply-out connection cord: 6"
100V and 240V versions optional
EarMax Details
Bandwidth: 4 Hz - 1 MHz, ±3dB
Power Output: 100mW/ch
Input voltage: 19 volts
Load Impedance: 200 W - 2 KW
Source: any HL audio signal
Tube complement: 1 x ECC81; 2 x ECC86
Dimensions: 3.75" W x 3.50" D x 4.00" H
Weight (cast) 15 ounces
Input: RCA Jacks
Output: standard 1/4 inch headphone jack
Designed By: St. Brocksieper
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