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Lawrence001
30-01-2026, 12:45
High quality headphone amp using the THX AAA 888 circuit producing up to 3W output so capable of driving the most demanding headphones. It also has a remote control 100 step volume control with 2 gain settings so it has perfect channel matching and is transparent to the source.

Unlike other amps using the THX circuit, reviews say this is a bit warmer and less clinical while retaining the detail and transparency THX amps are known for, which is why I chose it.

If you look at the Benchmark HPA4 at £3,599 you'll find this is remarkably close in technology for the money. The main difference I can see is the Benchmark has 2 circuits for true balanced, but given the output of this, do you really need to go balanced?

I'm asking £140 plus postage or collection from N London.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260130/bc058bf378809083456da467cc8d8734.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260130/4d1c168fbfe7de582ea60e0d0de3a900.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260130/c337251a2626d372f83720d368ec1f96.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260130/67abf7e9e602151c74c33e56bb2f98e2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260130/9c1be944c7c069c62183b1bb58b706df.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260130/e864acd697890f6bb43686b87fff1593.jpg

Gramophonic
11-02-2026, 12:15
I'd be quite interested in this if it's still available!

Lawrence001
12-02-2026, 01:02
I'd be quite interested in this if it's still available!Sure is, I can get a postage quote if you can message me your address.

Lawrence001
13-02-2026, 15:57
PM sent the other day

Lawrence001
13-02-2026, 15:57
Well yesterday [emoji23]

Gramophonic
24-02-2026, 13:44
Hey, my apologies for being a bit slow but I've now replied. Rob