
HIFIMAN Goldenwave PRELUDE Desktop Class A Headphone Amp
Balanced Class-A MOSFET desktop headphone amplifier with serious power The HIFIMAN Goldenwave PRELUDE is a reference-class amplifier designed for audiophiles who want clarity, control, and plenty of headroom from their headphones. Its fully discrete, fully balanced Class A MOSFET design delivers up to 10W into 32 Ω with low distortion and exceptional dynamics, effortlessly driving even the most demanding cans. Powerful Fully-Balanced Class-A Output The PRELUDE’s magic lies in its fully-balanced Class-A MOSFET amplifier design, capable of delivering up to 10W into 32Ω and 560 mW into 600Ω. This high-current output ensures even the most power-hungry headphones are driven effortlessly, translating into confident dynamics and stable performance across genres. Discrete Circuitry with Balanced Conversion Rather than relying on integrated chips, the PRELUDE uses a fully-discrete analog signal path. It converts single‑ended RCA to balanced internally, maintaining the benefits of balanc