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CEntrance Amp Mini Desktop Headphone Amplifier

BH #CEAMPMINI • MFR #CE1867
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CEntrance Amp Mini Desktop Headphone Amplifier
Key Features
  • Dual 12AX7 Tube-Powered Headphone Amp
  • Balanced XLR Inputs, Extra 3.5mm Input
  • Balanced 4-Pin XLR and 4.4mm Outputs
  • Unbalanced 1/4" Output
Delivering powerful tube warmth along with clean, transparent sound, the Amp Mini Desktop Headphone Amplifier from CEntrance is an elegant, high-quality 8W headphone amp built to drive even the most demanding audiophile headphones, including magnetic planars. This dual-tube headphone amp sports smooth digital volume control, high headroom, ultralow noise, and a sleek aluminum chassis designed to stack perfectly with CEntrance's DAC Mini as well as the Apple Mac Mini and Mac Studio for an ideal premium audio production tower that saves space in style.
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CEntrance Amp Mini Overview

Delivering powerful tube warmth along with clean, transparent sound, the Amp Mini Desktop Headphone Amplifier from CEntrance is an elegant, high-quality 8W headphone amp built to drive even the most demanding audiophile headphones, including magnetic planars. This dual-tube headphone amp sports smooth digital volume control, high headroom, ultralow noise, and a sleek aluminum chassis designed to stack perfectly with CEntrance's DAC Mini as well as the Apple Mac Mini and Mac Studio for an ideal premium audio production tower that saves space in style.

A bright stereo LED meter, convenient gain switch for IEMs or overhead cans, and signal color switch round out the front-panel controls, while robust headphone I/O, including balanced 4-pin XLR, balanced 4.4mm, and unbalanced 1/4" outputs, complete the package. The ability to take balanced XLR 3-pin and 3.5mm inputs allows for easy connection to the DAC Mini (available separately) or any potential sound source with zero signal loss, and the inclusion of dual USB Type-C power from a computer, charger, or battery provides a truly portable experience uncommon for this level of amp power.

Elegant Design
The Amp Mini is built with an intuitive interface and a sleek, machined aluminum chassis that can endure years of abuse. The front panel sports a large, analog volume knob with an internal hydraulic pressure-absorbing system, enabling smooth, satisfying adjustment. Along with the volume knob, further control switches are available for power, signal color (warm or flat), and a convenient gain switch for transitioning between IEMs and over-ear headphones effortlessly. A bright stereo LED meter is also included for visual monitoring of your levels.
Fully Featured I/O
Packed with all the I/O you might need for headphone amplification applications, the Amp Mini is specifically designed to work well with the DAC Mini or any audio sources you might need to feed to headphones. Sound source connections are in the rear, while headphone connections are conveniently placed in the front. All jacks are gold-plated and offer extremely low noise.

  • Balanced XLR 3-pin inputs, unbalanced 3.5mm input
  • Balanced XLR 4-pin and 4.4mm headphone outputs
  • 1/4" unbalanced headphone output 
  • No signal loss from inputs
  • Ultra-low noise floor outputs
  • Bluetooth DAC with LDAC and AptX HD codec support for audiophile-level wireless audio 
Drive All Your Favorite Cans
The Amp Mini features 6W of nominal amp power and up to 8W max, more than enough power to drive nearly any balanced armature, dynamic, or planar magnetic headphones. The high power and ultralow distortion are perfect for audiophiles looking to drive high-end headphones without any unwanted alteration of their signals. A custom-tuned crossfeed system lets your headphones sound like speakers, providing a more natural aural image of the stereo field. Some of the headphone models confirmed to work ideally with the Mini Amp include:

  • Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2
  • HiFiMan Ananda
  • Dan Clark Audio Ether
  • Sennheiser HD800
  • HiFiMan HE-6
  • HEDD HEDDphone
  • Audeze LCD-2
  • Dan Clark Audio Stealth
  • HiFiMan Susvara
Custom Designed for Stacking
The Amp Mini was designed specifically to stack well with not only CEntrance's own DAC Mini but also with the venerable Apple Mac Mini and Mac Studio computers. With the same silver and aluminum chassis style and custom-matched dimensions, the Amp Mini looks great when combined with these products for a premium audio production tower. Save space on your precious studio desk real estate and look good while doing it.
UPC: 899862001672

CEntrance Amp Mini Specs

Key Specs
Number of Headphone Channels
Single Channel
Recommended Headphone Impedance
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Headphone Output Power
8 W (Max)
Analog Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mono Line Input (1 Stereo Pair, Rear Panel)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Line Input (Rear Panel)
1x XLR 4-Pin Balanced Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x 4.4 mm TRS Balanced Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x 1/4" Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Digital Audio I/O
No
USB I/O
2x USB-C (Power/Charging Input)
Wireless
Bluetooth 
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Number of Headphone Channels
Single Channel
Recommended Headphone Impedance
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Headphone Output Power
8 W (Max)
Digital Chipset
Bluetooth:
Analog Circuitry
Preamplifier Tube:
12AX7/ECC83
Power Amplifier Tube:
12AX7/ECC83
EQ
No
Display
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mono Line Input (1 Stereo Pair, Rear Panel)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Line Input (Rear Panel)
1x XLR 4-Pin Balanced Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x 4.4 mm TRS Balanced Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x 1/4" Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Digital Audio I/O
No
USB I/O
2x USB-C (Power/Charging Input)
Wireless
Bluetooth 
Supported Audio Codecs
aptX HD, LDAC
Compatibility
Mobile App Compatible
No
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power

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