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Klipsch Heritage Headphone Amplifier

Encased in formed aluminium with genuine walnut veneer, the Heritage Headphone Amplifier exudes quality before plugging in your headphones. All switches, knobs, and controls are weighted and anodized aluminium for great feel and tactile response. All analogue switches operate through relays for the cleanest signal while maintaining a vintage feel.

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R 14,650.00

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Audiophile Digital To Analog Converter

Driven at the core by a high-resolution ES90128K2M ESS Sabre32 Reference digital-to-analogue (DAC) converter capable of 192kHz/24-bit sample rates, the Heritage Headphone Amplifier is the ideal 2-channel audiophile-grade DAC. Featuring ESS 32-bit HyperStream® DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the amplifier delivers a clear sound and minimal distortion. Built for the most discerning ears, the Heritage Headphone Amplifier doubles as an ideal processor of any digital source, whether the output is a pair of headphones or RCA line-out.

Klipsch Heritage Headphone Amplifier & HP-3

Asynchronous USB Interface

The Heritage Headphone Amplifier uses the XMOS USB audio receiver platform, widely regarded as one of the best solutions for transferring audio from USB sources. This allows the amplifier to lock the audio stream to its internal clock, keeping the audio stream as clean as possible. ASIO support is included for audio software that supports it. iOS (with Lighting™ to USB Camera Adapter, sold separately) and Android (5.0 Lollipop and newer) devices can also connect directly to the USB interface for lossless playback of content, bypassing your device’s digital-to-analogue converter.

Klipsch Heritage Headphone Amplifier
Klipsch Heritage Headphone Amplifier

Dual Amplifiers For Balanced Output

Complete with dual Class-AB TI TPA6120A2 amplifiers, the signal path minimizes crosstalk while increasing total system output. Built to have the best signal to noise ratio possible, the chosen amplifiers had to be as quiet as the reference DAC. Plug in any headphone with an XLR-4 balanced cable (not included) and you have a true audiophile solution. Flip the gain switch to “Hi-Z” for a +10 dB boost in output to drive even the most demanding headphones.

Versatile Inputs And Outputs

The Heritage Headphone Amplifier is intended to work as a digital-analogue processor for USB audio, optical, and coaxial inputs. Beyond its primary use as a balanced headphone amplifier, it also works as a DAC for powered speakers, making it the ideal desktop companion. Toggle the output switch to “Line” and the amplifier will mute the headphone output and enable the line-out on the back of the amplifier. Flip the switch on the back of the unit from “Fixed” to “Variable” and you now have gain control through the volume knob on the front.

Klipsch Heritage Headphone Amplifier
Klipsch Heritage HP-3 Audiophile Headphones

Low Distortion

The Heritage Headphone Amplifier is designed to maintain the lowest distortion in its class. To realize the full performance of the Sabre DAC, the signal path uses relays and analogue gain control. We coupled those elements with a highly customized circuit board layout and reference components. This amplifier will enhance the quality of any headphone or audio system plugged into it.

Sample Rate Notification

To ensure that all the settings on your input source are correct, the Heritage Headphone Amplifier displays the sample rate being processed of digital sources. The front-panel LEDs will illuminate in white for PCM sources and blue for DSD files.

Klipsch Heritage Headphone Amplifier
Klipsch Heritage HP-3 Headphones

Klipsch Heritage HP-3 Headphones

Perfectly paired with the Heritage Headphone Amp, the Heritage HP-3 Headphones deliver the legendary sound of Klipsch to its fullest extent. You’re not just buying a pair of headphones, you’re taking home a piece of American audio heritage that’s backed by over 70 years of acoustic technology.

Amplifier Type

Dual Class-AB (TI TPA6120A2)

Digital Analogue Converter

ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M

USB

XMOS Asynchronous Audio Interface

Amplifier Power

Balanced XLR-4:
525mW into 16Ω
1440mW into 32Ω
1050mW into 150Ω
540mW into 300Ω
270mW into 600Ω

Unbalanced 1/4”:
810mW into 16Ω
940mW into 32Ω
270mW into 150Ω
135mW into 300Ω
68mW into 600Ω

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0 / -0.1 dB
9Hz-90kHz,+0/-3.0dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

118 dB A-Weighted

THD+N

<0.009%,20Hz-20kHz

Crosstalk

Balanced XLR-4:
<-75dB,20Hz-20kHz

Unbalanced 1/4”:
<-60dB,20Hz-20kHz

Gain

Lo-Z 0 dB, Hi-Z 10 dB

Sample Rate Support

16 – 24 Bit
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

DSD Support

2.8M, 5.6M, 11.2M

Inputs

• USB Audio (Type B Connection)
• Optical (TOSLINK)
• Coaxial
• RCA Analog Audio

Outputs

• Balanced XLR-4
• Unbalanced 1/4”
• RCA Analog Audio (Fixed/Variable)

Dimensions

58mm H x 200mm W x 145mm D

Enclosure Material

Top and Bottom: MDF with Walnut Veneer
Case: Anodized Aluminum Extrusion

Voltage

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Weight

770 g