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NUX Mighty Plug
B

59 reviews

$63
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thomannmusic
$55
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ebay (USED)
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#104 most mentioned
Reddit · r/Guitar
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Great for guitar practice
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Features digital amp modelling
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Comes with 1.5 firmware
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Over 12 amps and distortion pedals
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Rechargeable
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Darkglass Element Cabinet Simulation
B

15 reviews

$238
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reverb
$280
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themusicden
Versatile with built-in EQ, cab sim, and Bluetooth connectivity
Can be used for silent practice or as a DI for live performances
Some users may prefer a different headphone amp/cab sim for their specific needs
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TempoTec Sonata HD PRO
B

62 reviews

$40
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tempotec
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#106 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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Great for sound quality
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Easily adjustable volume
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Good for music and movies
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Comes with a DAC
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Lifetime warranty
iFi Hip-dac
A

109 reviews

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#39 most mentioned
Reddit · r/HeadphoneAdvice
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Wirecutter · The Best Portable Headphone Amp With Built-In DAC for 2021
Portable and easy to use
XBass boost feature executed well
Lack of power supply for laptop users
FiiO Q5s
A

52 reviews

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Wirecutter · The Best Portable Headphone Amp With Built-In DAC for 2021
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Great for music
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Sticks to the back of an iPhone
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Sound is similar if not the same as the original Q5
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Improved imaging and sound stage
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Must set the volume to 70% to hear it
JDS Labs The Element II
B

24 reviews

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#151 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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Great for headphones
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No interference
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Clean sound
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Easily drives the HD800S
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Good value
FiiO K3
B

22 reviews

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#44 most mentioned
Reddit · r/keyboards
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#65 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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#83 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
Value for money
Easy to use with a laptop
Not necessary if headphones are easy to drive or if a better amp is available
FiiO K5 PRO
B

96 reviews

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#34 most mentioned
Reddit · r/HeadphoneAdvice
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#34 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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#81 most mentioned
Reddit · r/audiophile
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Great for desktop use
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Balanced and musical sounding
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Power headphone amplifier
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Three gain settings and excellent channel tracking
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Better than its predecessor
Chord Mojo
B

73 reviews

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#154 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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Great for portable use
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Bedeviled by the product's " Mid-fi hell"
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Easy to cycle through setups
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Solid sound quality
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Good value for the price
Topping A90
B

52 reviews

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#122 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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Great for upgrading sound on headphones
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Good value for the price
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One channel dies quite dramatically
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Simple packaging inside
Schiit Vali 2+
B

32 reviews

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#111 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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Great for headphone enthusiasts
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Beautiful design
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Affordable
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Quality construction
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Easy to use
FiiO E10K
B

107 reviews

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#31 most mentioned
Reddit · r/headphones
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Great for the casual audiophile
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Comes with a 10k olympus amp
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Easy to set up
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Good value for the money
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