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Monolith THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier Featuring THX AAA 887 Technology, Balanced and Single-Ended Inputs
Compatible Devices | Headphone |
Specific Uses For Product | Amplifier |
Connector Type | 4-Pin Mini DIN |
Color | Black |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.6 x 11.9 x 3.5 inches |
About this item
- The THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) ensures the ultimate no compromise headphone audio experience by delivering the fidelity audio with infinitesimally low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption.
- Three gain settings: The amplifier features three different gain settings for optimal compatibility with all headphones. The lowest gain setting is the most appropriate for sensitive IEMs.
- Balanced and single-ended inputs: The amplifier features an XLR balanced input, plus 1/4in and 3.5mm single ended inputs to eliminate the need for adapters.
- High grade CNC-milled aluminum with black anodized finish chassis material.
- 50 kilohms input impedance.
- Connector type: 4-Pin Mini DIN
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The THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) ensures the ultimate no compromise headphone audio experience by delivering the world's highest fidelity audio with infinitesimally low levels of noise and distortion. Use three different gain settings for optimal listening with sensitive IEMs and headphones. Capable of powering even the most demanding headphone, the Monolith by Monoprice THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier featuring THX AAA 887 Technology delivers an audio experience like no other.
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Product Dimensions | 15.6 x 11.9 x 3.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.4 ounces |
ASIN | B088HKCRT1 |
Item model number | 139359 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #312,987 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #323 in Headphone Amps |
Date First Available | June 14, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Monoprice |
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Customers like the sound quality, clarity, performance, value, and quality of the electronic adapter. They mention that it makes their headphones SING, it has a noticeable step up in sound and tonal balance, and that it does not grate their ears with sharp treble detail. They also appreciate the build quality, saying that it's very solid and feels high quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the adapter. They say it has a mesmerizing sound, a noticeable step up in sound and tonal balance, crisp mids, tight bass, and detailed sound stages. Customers also say it makes their headphones sing with musical warmth. They mention that there is absolutely zero background hum or noise when there's no signal or sound.
"...This pairing is surprisingly great. You're getting soundstage, punchy dynamics, and warmth from the DAC into an excellent measuring, clean/detailed-..." Read more
"Everything I have thrown at it sounds so much better. Crisp mids and tight bass. Highs are not bad either. Not sure what the THX deal is?..." Read more
"...to Bach's chaconne through my Senn HD 660S's right now, and the sound is mesmerizing...." Read more
"...what sound quality wise it's sweet thank you for this product it does sound great guys if you can get your hands on one so as I'm learning more..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the clarity of the adapter. They say it is stunning, crisp, and clear, with a clean detailed presentation. They also appreciate the tight bass and highs, saying it does not grate their ears with sharp treble detail. Overall, customers are happy with the transparency, neutral, and powerful sound of the product.
"...I liked the 789 for orchestral music especially due to its clean detailed presentation, but it sounded harsh in the highs to my ears, even paired..." Read more
"Everything I have thrown at it sounds so much better. Crisp mids and tight bass. Highs are not bad either. Not sure what the THX deal is?..." Read more
"...on one so as I'm learning more about this headphone amp is very sweet very clear and detailed sound stages good depth of field is good just sounds..." Read more
"This is the least distorted, most transparent, neutral, and powerful sound you can find in a headphone amp..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the adapter. They mention it's excellent, has unimpeachable performance, and has worked flawlessly.
"...It has worked flawlessly since I purchased it 3 months ago. I use it around 1 to 2 hours 5 days a week...." Read more
"It simply is awesome!..." Read more
"Superb value, unimpeachable performance..." Read more
"The sound quality of this is actually pretty surprisingly good..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the adapter. They mention it's superb, solid, and sounds good for the price.
"...You get what you pay for and this amp is a great value and an upgrade to the 789, which is also a great value in its own right being at a lower cost..." Read more
"...after some time the warmth took a slight back seat, sound real good for the price. However my FiiO M15 sounds better." Read more
"At the current price, this headphone amp is a solid value...." Read more
"...It has no competition. It is the best. It doesn't cost much. It should last a lifetime." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. They mention that the build quality is very solid, the knobs feel high quality, and it should last a lifetime.
"...The sound quality is excellent. The build quality seems very solid...." Read more
"...Pleasnt unboxing experience that feels very sturdy, like a smooth light metal alloy." Read more
"...It has no competition. It is the best. It doesn't cost much. It should last a lifetime." Read more
"...I'd recommend this over the drop alternative as the build quality feels better and the warranty is much better from momoprice." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the adapter. They mention that it has plenty of power, incredible sound, and drives all of them pretty good.
"...This amp drives all of them pretty good. I also have Topping D30/A30 Pro combo and Ifi Zen DAC v2 and Zen Can and couple of tube amps...." Read more
"...ESPECIALLY the Arya.Plenty of power, incredible sound.If you are debating on getting an amp, like I was, just get this...." Read more
"Powerful and high quality..." Read more
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I hope Monoprice continues to take the headphone amp market seriously in the future. If they keep making headphone amps like this, with proper marketing and support, they can be major player.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021
I bought this because I wanted a second one, and because the Drop unit is unavailable at the time, and because some reviews say this one is better per test measurements.
However, often times how a product reproduces a static test signal into a dummy load does not translate as to how a device actually sounds when reproducing a more complex signal such as actual music into a reactive load such as headphones or speakers.
This is one of those cases.
It's not a bad sounding amp, but it's not a great one either, and the Drop 789 is.
At its price it is a decent amp, but the Drop unit is very close in price and a notable step up in perceived fidelity.
I also have a Burson Conductor 3x, a Monoprice Cavalli liquid platinum, a Massdrop Cavalli Tube Hybrid, a Massdrop Cavalli Liquid Platinum, a Flex FA-10, a Flux FA-12, a Hifiman EF400, and an iFi iDSD signature, and this amp is my least favorite sonically along with the liquid platinum and the FA 10. It is better than the Topping A90, another amp that measures very well but sounds dull.
I've owned it for a few days and sometimes, very few times, i hear a static sound. HOWEVER, i think this is due to my source rather than the amp. Either way, i wanted to put it out there.
I love this thing. Absolutely love it. It made my headphones SING.
I have several headphones, including Hifiman Arya, Audeze LCD 2, Audeze Mobius, Shure se846, AKG 701, Drop/Senn 6xx.... Etc
Some have small improvements because they are already easy to drive.
The Arya, the Audeze, and the 6xx are not easy to drive (well, the Audeze kinda is)...... But they made all three seem like a totally different headphone in a great way.
ESPECIALLY the Arya.
Plenty of power, incredible sound.
If you are debating on getting an amp, like I was, just get this. You will be more than happy.
This is my first amp. I used to run the headphones out of an upgraded sound card from Asus and EVGA. I should have done this first.
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Fuera de eso, tiene excelente poder y un sonido increíblemente cristalino. Pero así como todos los productos de Monolith, tienes costos hinchados, este es un amp que no vale más de 4k así que busquen uno usado o uno con descuento.