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Lina Headphone Amplifier

Headphone Amplifier
Starting at$7,750 Compact chassis

A Class AB headphone amplifier designed from the ground up to partner with the Lina DAC — exceptional current drive across a wide range of impedances with a refined, musical character.

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The Story

The Lina Headphone Amplifier was designed in parallel with the Lina Network DAC as two halves of a complete system. Its Class AB topology delivers the current needed to drive demanding planar magnetic headphones while maintaining the finesse required for sensitive in-ear monitors.

The amplifier's circuit design prioritizes transparency — letting the quality of the Lina DAC's Ring DAC conversion shine through without adding its own sonic signature. A high-quality stepped attenuator provides precise volume control with excellent channel matching across the entire range.

Like all Lina components, the Headphone Amplifier is housed in a machined aluminum chassis designed for optimal acoustic isolation and thermal management.

Specifications
Type
Class AB headphone amplifier
Outputs
6.35mm SE, 4-pin XLR balanced
Inputs
Balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA
Volume
Stepped attenuator
Impedance Range
Wide — planars to IEMs
Chassis
Machined aluminum billet
Made In
Cambridgeshire, England
Ideal Pairing
Lina Network DAC + Clock
Design
Transparent, source-faithful
Size
Compact form factor
Thermal
Passive cooling
Warranty
dCS standard
Key Technologies
Class AB Topology
Combines the linearity of Class A with the efficiency and headroom of Class B for excellent performance across all impedance loads.
Stepped Attenuator
Precision volume control with excellent channel matching — critical for headphone listening where even small imbalances are audible.
Transparent Design
Engineered to let the DAC's quality pass through without coloration — the amplifier adds nothing of its own to the signal.
Wide Impedance Range
Capable of driving everything from demanding planar magnetic headphones to sensitive in-ear monitors with equal authority.
Lina System Integration
Designed in parallel with the Lina Network DAC for optimal electrical and sonic compatibility.
Machined Aluminum Chassis
Billet construction for acoustic isolation and effective thermal management without active cooling.
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Why Buy the Lina Headphone Amplifier at AudioConcepts
Hear It First
The Lina Headphone Amplifier is available for audition in our listening rooms, paired with world-class amplification and loudspeakers.
Network Expertise
dCS streaming demands a properly configured network. We'll ensure your setup is optimized for flawless, high-resolution playback.
System Integration
We'll help you build the complete system around your Lina Headphone Amplifier — amplification, speakers, cabling, and power all matched for optimal performance.
Upgrade Path
dCS products evolve with firmware updates and hardware upgrades. We'll keep your system current and performing at its best.