The new Goldenwave GA-10 is an audiophile-grade headphone amplifier that features the SEPP (single-ended push-pull) circuit with eight vacuum tubes, a linear transformer, and direct tube output. The net result is crisp, detailed sonics with demonstrably improved bass response.
Among the elements that separate the GA-10 from competitive models are renowned ECC83/12AX7 (4) and EL84 (4) vacuum tubes that are found in select high-fidelity, high-priced amplifiers. In particular, EL84 vacuum tubes are featured in leading guitar amplifiers used by some of the most successful professional musicians in the recording and performance markets, adding a delicate element of natural analog warmth to the sonics.
The power supply features a specially designed, shielded 120W transformer that contributes to the GA-10’s robust sound signature, with powerful dynamics and solid bass extension.
The GA-10 boasts 3 watts per channel at 300 Ohms, making it the perfect match for most high impedance headphones on the market. Conversely, it is also equipped to drive high efficiency, low impedance headphones, including the HIFIMAN HE1000 series models, such as the recently introduced HE1000 Unveiled.
“There is a demonstrable difference when listening to well-recorded music with an exceptional tube amplifier like the Goldenwave GA-10,” says Dr. Fang Bian, President and CEO, HIFIMAN Electronics. “Like only the best high-fidelity vacuum tube amplifiers, the GA-10 produces warm, sweet sonics that are consistently transparent and neutral.”
Specifications
- Frequency Response
- 8Hz-65kHz
- Sensitivity
- 94dB
- Impedance
- 27Ω
- Net Weight
- 413g (excluding magnetic veils and headphone cable)