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Started in Charlottesville, Virgina in 2002, HeadAmp has specialized in building high-end headphone amplifiers with an emphasis on accurate sound and impeccable build quality. Over the years, this has included amplifiers like the Blue Hawaii electrostatic amp, GS-X balanced headphone amp, and Pico line of portable amps. In addition to headphone amplifiers, HeadAmp has a full online shop of high-en

d headphones and accessories, including high-res portable DAP's, cables, and in-ear monitors. We are currently accepting customer visits by appointment only. Please contact us if you are interested in setting up an appointment to demo some gear at our shop & workspace. HeadAmp proudly sells:

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While we couldn't make it out in person, we're happy to see folks had an opportunity to hear our CFA3 at this year's HiF...
02/22/2026

While we couldn't make it out in person, we're happy to see folks had an opportunity to hear our CFA3 at this year's HiFiCon 2026 alongside the Dahlia Open-Back Dynamic Headphones. We're grateful to everyone who spent time listening over the weekend, & a big shout-out and sincere thanks to HIFI FOR ALL for presenting the CFA3 with the kind of care, passion and professionalism that reflects what we stand for.

Have you explored the exciting lineup of new products from iBasso Audio for winter 2026? ​ There were so many great rele...
02/21/2026

Have you explored the exciting lineup of new products from iBasso Audio for winter 2026? ​

There were so many great releases, including their all-new Kunlun GaN Desktop Headphone Amplifier, embodying iBasso's pioneering spirit of technological exploration, integrating cutting-edge amplification in a refined aluminum chassis. In addition to a stunning lineup of exciting new portable products, including the exceptional Epitome. iBasso Audio's all-new flagship in-ear monitor. Epitome isn't just an IEM, it's a front-row seat to the performance, packing a powerhouse 20-driver array and resin shells that feel and look as incredible as they sound. A great pairing alongside the newly-designed iBasso DX270 discrete R2R digital audio player or their newest USB DAC/Amp adapter, the DC04Ultra.

A sincere thank you to the Denver Audio community, a group that listens first and checks specs second. People who value ...
01/25/2026

A sincere thank you to the Denver Audio community, a group that listens first and checks specs second. People who value great engineering because it serves the music, not the other way around. It’s encouraging to see so much curiosity, discernment, and respect for not just music but everything surrounding it from start to finish. That shared love of music, backed by thoughtful appreciation for Hi Fi at its best, is what keeps this community strong and worth showing up for.

We appreciate every one of you who took a moment to stop by, share your favorite albums & have a listen to our CFA3 & Blue Hawaii Special Edition.

Big shout-out as well to Fidelity Imports and Matrix Audio for providing us with a TS-1 sample to hear!

Dan Clark Audio STAX

There’s a moment every audiophile recognizes. The quiet, or sometimes not-so-quiet, smile that shows up after the music ...
01/24/2026

There’s a moment every audiophile recognizes. The quiet, or sometimes not-so-quiet, smile that shows up after the music starts. When what you're listening to hits your ears the way it should. The way you want it to.

Watching a listener lean back and let the music take over when listening on our CFA3 is the real target we aim for. Engineering matters, history matters—but the music & our passion for it are why we keep building, refining, and listening. When your CFA3 & headphones disappear, and that smile remains, we know we’ve done our job.

Shout out to the outstanding community in Denver, CO.

Curious about the all new STAX SR-009D? Head-Fi user and Team HeadAmp member Makiah_S had this to say;"Ultimately, the S...
01/13/2026

Curious about the all new STAX SR-009D? Head-Fi user and Team HeadAmp member Makiah_S had this to say;

"Ultimately, the SR-009D sounds to my ears like the SR-009S was marketed. 009D provides a more natural-sounding presentation that doesn't lack any of the texture, articulation, or EDGE of 009. It brings the lower and central mid-range response up and tapers the top end a little. It retains SR-009's famous tactile transient response without sounding incisive, like the 009S, which still sounds too V-shaped for my tastes."

On this final day of 2025, once more, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year & extend a big thank you to eve...
12/31/2025

On this final day of 2025, once more, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year & extend a big thank you to everyone who stopped by to have a listen this year. Without you, we honestly wouldn't be where we are! Here are some more of our favorite shots, and here's to another year of shared discoveries, late-night listening sessions, and chasing better sound without losing sight of the music.



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Looking back over the year, we added so many exciting new products and brands to our store! However, one stands out amon...
12/30/2025

Looking back over the year, we added so many exciting new products and brands to our store! However, one stands out among them all. A simple yet elegant all-in-one solution that makes the perfect standalone system or complement to our incredible Blue Hawaii Special Edition or CFA3.

If you're the sort of person who enjoys the simple pleasure of spinning LPs and still appreciates cutting-edge streaming tech, the Mini-i Pro 4 sits at the crossroads where analog heart & soul meets digital savvy. This compact streamer/DAC/headphone amplifier punches well above its size; driven by a modern ESS-based DAC core with low distortion and high signal-to-noise performance that lets you hear the delicate nuance in classic & jazz without sacrificing any power & aggression in your favorite Metal and EDM.

It speaks all the languages: Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL, and Spotify Connect — so whether you grew up with racks of CDs or you're all about TIDAL playlists and NAS libraries, it connects you to your music without fuss.

The built-in balanced headphone amp provides a full 2w of power! With both a 4.4mm Pentaconn at full power and a 1/4" for single-ended at a clean 1.2W output. Giving you the freedom to drive a wide range of headphones with authority, while the touch display and remote make it approachable and easy to use for all users

The Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro 4 brings a classic fidelity mindset, blended with modern streaming convenience & aesthetics — and, frankly, whether you've been in the game for decades or just getting started, we know it'll put a smile on your face. A great pair with Abyss Headphones!

Fidelity Imports

As 2025 comes to a close, we'd like to look back on the wonderful time we had with this fantastic community! Thinking ba...
12/28/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we'd like to look back on the wonderful time we had with this fantastic community! Thinking back, this past year's shows truly feel like catching up with a group of friends. Some we know, some we're getting to know, but all we're excited to be present. You could hear & feel the connection, passion & history each person had with their favorite music. Some spent their year chasing and enjoying tube amps humming with decades of wisdom— often fans of our Blue Hawaii Special Edition, especially.

Some found joy in vinyl crates and boxes of pristine old CDs, digging deep into their musical memory. Right alongside those, others were debating digital codecs and their preferred streaming platform, all chasing the same goosebumps we've always chased. What stood out was the shared curiosity, joy, and excitement for what's to come. The mixing and churning of veteran audiophiles trading stories with first-timers, playlists jumping generations, and all agreeing that their headphones sound best on our CFA3.

It's this cross-pollination that keeps this hobby alive, and after a year like this, we can't wait to show you what comes next from us. The best you've ever heard is about to sound even better!

Our gratitude goes out to this amazing community and to everyone we had a chance to work alongside this year; STAX, Dan Clark Audio, Meze Audio, Grimm Audio, Fidelity Imports, HIFIMAN Electronics, Sennheiser, Audeze, Audio-Technica USA, Abyss Headphones, Austrian Audio, IBasso Audio, Kimber Kable

What really stood out at Capital Audiofest  this year wasn’t just the gear—it was the people. You had lifelong audiophil...
12/27/2025

What really stood out at Capital Audiofest this year wasn’t just the gear—it was the people. You had lifelong audiophiles comparing pressings and talking tubes right next to younger listeners discovering Reel-to-Reel, reconnecting with physical media, and finding new artists, all happening once. From jazz and classical to hip-hop and electronic, and everything in between, the range of music celebrated proved that great sound doesn’t belong to one generation or one genre. The community here in DC understands that while technology & taste march ever forward, good music—and the passion for enjoying, sharing, and finding it at its best—never goes out of style.

Big thank you to everyone who stopped by to hear our CFA3 and Blue Hawaii Special Edition on the outstanding Grimm MU2, as well as Kimber Kable for the outstanding interconnects and showcasing some of our legacy gear!

For this week's  , we're taking a look back at November's Capital Audiofest  & April's AXPONA Audio Expo North America a...
12/12/2025

For this week's , we're taking a look back at November's Capital Audiofest & April's AXPONA Audio Expo North America and sharing this great pic & comment!

"I swear anything you plug into the cfa3 will blow you away before you blow your eardrums and headphones away. I remember my modded T3-03 was nibbing at DCA's E3 toes slam for slam."

The STAX  SR-009D is the newest and most affordable entry to the 009 family. The SR-009 - the origin of STAX’s current h...
12/05/2025

The STAX SR-009D is the newest and most affordable entry to the 009 family. The SR-009 - the origin of STAX’s current high-end models - was equipped with a large circular sound unit featuring innovative fixed electrodes, and this model led the high-end headphone culture for a long time. Production had ceased with the arrival of the new flagship model, but now, in response to numerous requests from fans worldwide, it makes a comeback. With changes to the body color, cable material, and unit case, it is now available at a more accessible price than it was initially.​ The STAX SR-009D is here with a lighter case, a stunning black chassis, and a detachable cable. Pre-Order yours today for the earliest possible delivery date!

We had a fantastic time at last week's Capital Audiofest! As we prepare our full show report, allow us to wet your appet...
11/23/2025

We had a fantastic time at last week's Capital Audiofest! As we prepare our full show report, allow us to wet your appetite with this stunning , the legendary STAX Omega.

It's not often we get a moment to revisit a headphone as timeless and simply stunning as this. Even today, the Stax Omega holds its place among the absolute best. Paired with our famous Blue Hawaii Special Edition and the fantastic Grimm MU2 Streamer & DAC, the Omega delivers sound with a lifelike naturalness and speed that's equal parts captivating and bewildering.

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