RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier

Description

The headphone amplifier is as crucial a tool as the headphones themselves, whether they are used for mixing, recording, or simply listening to music. Normally, not much importance is given to this link in the chain, so even if every playback/recording device (mixer, audio interfaces, etc.) is equipped with a headphone amplifier, its quality is often not up to par. To address these shortcomings, the Rupert Neve Designs team developed the RNHP.Based on the headphone output circuitry of the 5060 Centerpiece Mixer, the RNHP is a reference amplifier specifically calibrated for all types of headphones, regardless of impedance. It features three inputs in three different formats: balanced +4dBu connection via XLR, unbalanced RCA, and a 3.5mm (1/8") mini-jack input. The robust steel chassis can be mounted on a standard VESA bracket. The RNHP has the ability to optimally amplify any pair of headphones without compromise, with an unprecedented level of accuracy.Dedicated amplifier vs. integrated amplifierOften, audio equipment with an integrated headphone amp offers many functions at a low price, at the expense of quality. The headphone amplification circuit is often the most sacrificed component, which can lead to power issues or compatibility problems with certain types of headphones, as well as lowering the overall quality level of the device.The RNHP was designed to achieve a very simple goal: to make your headphones sound their best. The RNHP is a tool capable of providing extremely high audio quality, powerful amplification, and 3 different inputs custom-calibrated for every type of audio source. The exceptional level of detail achieved can be the added value that inspires an artist to perform at their best, or allows a sound engineer to make the best choices during microphone selection and placement or during a mix, to best use EQ and dynamics processors. Or, for hi-fi enthusiasts, to fully appreciate the depth and detail of a recording.