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

• Signal-to-noise Ratio: 118+/-3dB (A Weighted)
• THD+N (Line Out): THD+N (line out) is 0.0014% (-8dB)
• Channel Separation: 131+/-3dB
• Maximum Power Output: 5.12 wpc @32Ω balanced/1.8 wpc @32Ω unbalanced
• Dimensions: 104mm/4” x 135mm/5 1/4” (top), 104mm/4” x 165mm/6 1/2” (bottom) ; 283mm/11”(height)

Input/Output

• Coaxial, USB-C & USB-B male digital inputs
• XLR balanced and RCA analogue inputs
• 1/4" single-ended headphone and XLR 4-pin balanced out
• 4-level Function Switch: High Gain NOS, High Gain OS, Low Gain OS, Low Gain NOS
• Dual 3-pin XLR line level balanced output & single-ended RCA line level output