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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for desktop headphone amplifiers.

Whether you're an audiophile with a HiFi setup or just want to make your computer sound better, a desktop headphone amplifier can help. These little boxes let you connect your headphones to your computer via USB or an analog audio connection, then boost the signal to drive high-impedance headphones that can't be powered by your computer alone. Browse the top-ranked list of desktop headphone amplifiers below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Micromega - MyAmp 60W 2-Ch. Power Amplifier - White - Front_Zoom

    Model: MICROMEGA MYAMP - WH
    SKU: 8031194
    Top comment

    "i use this integrated amp on my desktop which replaces my audioengine's. i did have a pair of kef x300a for a lil' while but i had to return them due to their occasional delay when starting/stopping the music and a very long delay when turning on the speakers. i'm using this with a pair of focal dome and a tiny velodyne microvee sub, everything sounds amazing when the music plays."

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    Enjoy quality sound with this Micromega MyAmp 60W 2-channel amplifier, which features a Class AB power amplification section for robust audio. The nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing helps limit vibration and offers accurate sound reproduction.
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    "i use this integrated amp on my desktop which replaces my audioengine's. i did have a pair of kef x300a for a lil' while but i had to return them due to their occasional delay when starting/stopping the music and a very long delay when turning on the speakers. i'm using this with a pair of focal dome and a tiny velodyne microvee sub, everything sounds amazing when the music plays."

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    Enjoy quality sound with this Micromega MyAmp 60W 2-channel amplifier, which features a Class AB power amplification section for robust audio. The nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing helps limit vibration and offers accurate sound reproduction.
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  2. PYLE - 20W 2-Ch. Power Amplifier - Black - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "also like that it is small and desktop efficient....I am little room for a srrouns system so I listen thrugh studiophones for both my TV and computer The problem with new TV's there are very little with a headphone jack Even with with Rca stereo out you still need an amp with decoding So I use the cable box MY Pc dont have the power like for music from You Tube So I connected both to the Aux inputs No Switching the headphones around I especially found the bass and treble settings quite useful as itlets me the bass guitar and kick drum with that punch Also the treble makes the vocals and other intrsuments stand out Much better than the headphone amps I hjad"

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    Enjoy full amplified sound in a small footprint with this Pyle Pro PTA2 power amplifier. Perfect for parties, this little amp is completely portable and features left and right push buttons for balanced control of your sound. The 2 x 40 max wattage output of this Pyle Pro PTA2 power amplifier ensures you hear every beat.
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    "also like that it is small and desktop efficient....I am little room for a srrouns system so I listen thrugh studiophones for both my TV and computer The problem with new TV's there are very little with a headphone jack Even with with Rca stereo out you still need an amp with decoding So I use the cable box MY Pc dont have the power like for music from You Tube So I connected both to the Aux inputs No Switching the headphones around I especially found the bass and treble settings quite useful as itlets me the bass guitar and kick drum with that punch Also the treble makes the vocals and other intrsuments stand out Much better than the headphone amps I hjad"

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    Enjoy full amplified sound in a small footprint with this Pyle Pro PTA2 power amplifier. Perfect for parties, this little amp is completely portable and features left and right push buttons for balanced control of your sound. The 2 x 40 max wattage output of this Pyle Pro PTA2 power amplifier ensures you hear every beat.
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  3. Metra - Ground Loop Isolator - Black - Front_Zoom

    Model: TC-GLI
    SKU: 9855136
    Top comment

    "Great! Worked on my headphone amp...I had an old receiver that was producing static/humming from the headphone line out. I put this between the headphone line out and my headphone's 3.5mm jack and the static/humming disappeared (a few male/female conversion adapters were needed to connect everything)."

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    Product Description

    This ground loop isolator integrates into the OEM system of your vehicle to eliminate ground loops for quality audio reproduction.
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    "Great! Worked on my headphone amp...I had an old receiver that was producing static/humming from the headphone line out. I put this between the headphone line out and my headphone's 3.5mm jack and the static/humming disappeared (a few male/female conversion adapters were needed to connect everything)."

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    This ground loop isolator integrates into the OEM system of your vehicle to eliminate ground loops for quality audio reproduction.
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  4. Sonos - Amp 250W 2.1-Ch Amplifier - Black - Front_Zoom

    Model: AMPG1US1BLK
    SKU: 6312857
    Top comment

    "Perfect amplifier for great sounds! It can not be beat....still no headphone solution from Sonos; really disappointing...would be fairly easy to add a headphone jack to the amp, or to offer another dodad to connect to Sonos with a headphone jack. "

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    Product Description

    Enhance your home audio with this Class D Sonos amplifier. Its 125W of power per channel lets you enjoy high-resolution sound from your bookshelf speakers, TV and other passive components, and Wi-Fi connectivity supports multiroom setups and wireless streaming via AirPlay and the Sonos app.
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    "Perfect amplifier for great sounds! It can not be beat....still no headphone solution from Sonos; really disappointing...would be fairly easy to add a headphone jack to the amp, or to offer another dodad to connect to Sonos with a headphone jack. "

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    Enhance your home audio with this Class D Sonos amplifier. Its 125W of power per channel lets you enjoy high-resolution sound from your bookshelf speakers, TV and other passive components, and Wi-Fi connectivity supports multiroom setups and wireless streaming via AirPlay and the Sonos app.
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  5. Bose - Music Amplifier - Black - Front_Zoom

    Model: 867236-1100
    SKU: 6517686
    Top comment

    "Great amplifier, so verstaile....Bose-Bose Music Amplifier Rocks!!!"

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    Give your home’s soundtrack a boost. The Bose Music Amplifier powers up to two pairs of passive speakers with 125 watts per channel and connects over Wi-Fi so you can stream all your favorites, from playlists to podcasts, easily from your phone. To elevate your sound experience, pair the amp with Bose in-ceiling or outdoor speakers and custom EQ will deliver clear, well-balanced sound. Enjoy the simplicity of controlling your music with the Bose Music app, or stream content your way via Bluetooth, Apple Airplay 2, Spotify Connect, and Chromecast built-in. For more music throughout your home, group the amp with other Wi-Fi -enabled Bose products. SimpleSync technology lets you pair it with a compatible Bose headphone or Bluetooth speakers for private listening or more sound. When it comes to your record player, connect easily for maximum enjoyment of your vinyl collection or allow guests to take over the vibe by pairing via Bluetooth.
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    "Great amplifier, so verstaile....Bose-Bose Music Amplifier Rocks!!!"

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    Give your home’s soundtrack a boost. The Bose Music Amplifier powers up to two pairs of passive speakers with 125 watts per channel and connects over Wi-Fi so you can stream all your favorites, from playlists to podcasts, easily from your phone. To elevate your sound experience, pair the amp with Bose in-ceiling or outdoor speakers and custom EQ will deliver clear, well-balanced sound. Enjoy the simplicity of controlling your music with the Bose Music app, or stream content your way via Bluetooth, Apple Airplay 2, Spotify Connect, and Chromecast built-in. For more music throughout your home, group the amp with other Wi-Fi -enabled Bose products. SimpleSync technology lets you pair it with a compatible Bose headphone or Bluetooth speakers for private listening or more sound. When it comes to your record player, connect easily for maximum enjoyment of your vinyl collection or allow guests to take over the vibe by pairing via Bluetooth.
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  6. Nady - AxeHead™ Mini Headphone Guitar Amplifier - Black - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Great little headphone amp...Portable Amp for headphone use...I wanted something compact that allowed me to play my electric guitar through headphones without disturbing others. Sounds pretty good."

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    Product Description

    Practice guitar without disturbing anyone with this AxeHead headphone guitar amp. It plugs directly into your instrument, and its amp-simulation capability delivers professional-sounding audio through your headphones without the need for a bulky amp and speaker. This AxeHead headphone guitar amp operates for up to 15 hours on a single battery charge.
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    "Great little headphone amp...Portable Amp for headphone use...I wanted something compact that allowed me to play my electric guitar through headphones without disturbing others. Sounds pretty good."

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    Practice guitar without disturbing anyone with this AxeHead headphone guitar amp. It plugs directly into your instrument, and its amp-simulation capability delivers professional-sounding audio through your headphones without the need for a bulky amp and speaker. This AxeHead headphone guitar amp operates for up to 15 hours on a single battery charge.
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  7. PYLE - Guitar Amplifier - Black - Front_Zoom

    Model: PVAMP20
    SKU: 4619063
    Top comment

    "Portable amplifier...Great little amplifier for the price. Compact enough with plenty of quality sound and volume features. "

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    Product Description

    Small package, huge sound. Stay big with this small, lightweight 20 watt amplifier. The PVAMP20 is equipped with a 6" speaker, clean and overdrive channels, and a 3-band EQ for controlling the treble, mid-range, and bass. Adjust the gain on the overdrive for that classic blown-out sound. Plug in your headphones when it's time to practice quietly. Vamp away with Pyle's PVAMP series!

    Small package, huge sound. Vamp away with Pyle's PVAMP series!

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    "Portable amplifier...Great little amplifier for the price. Compact enough with plenty of quality sound and volume features. "

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    Product Description

    Small package, huge sound. Stay big with this small, lightweight 20 watt amplifier. The PVAMP20 is equipped with a 6" speaker, clean and overdrive channels, and a 3-band EQ for controlling the treble, mid-range, and bass. Adjust the gain on the overdrive for that classic blown-out sound. Plug in your headphones when it's time to practice quietly. Vamp away with Pyle's PVAMP series!

    Small package, huge sound. Vamp away with Pyle's PVAMP series!

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  8. Metra - Female RCA Y Adaptors - (Pair) - Silver - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Got this to split sub channel from car stereo to 2 amplifiers. Worked as designed....Make your Headphones work!!...The Metro female RCA Y adaptor was just what I needed to get my new headphones to work! My Best Buy representative knew just what I needed."

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    Product Description

    Connect 1 male output to 2 female inputs with these Y adapters that feature a spiral shielded design for rejecting noise to produce clear audio.
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    "Got this to split sub channel from car stereo to 2 amplifiers. Worked as designed....Make your Headphones work!!...The Metro female RCA Y adaptor was just what I needed to get my new headphones to work! My Best Buy representative knew just what I needed."

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    Product Description

    Connect 1 male output to 2 female inputs with these Y adapters that feature a spiral shielded design for rejecting noise to produce clear audio.
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  9. NAD - C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier - NEW - Front_Zoom

    Product Description

    The NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is an audiophile's dream come true. The sleek, minimalist design of this amplifier is housed in a solid aluminum case with a smooth glass front panel and a 5" high-definition color display that shows album art, track progress, and system settings. The HybridDigital UcD output stage of this amplifier is capable of delivering 2x80 watts of continuous power and 2x120 watts of instantaneous power, ensuring effortless reproduction of musical transients. This amplifier design is renowned for its ultra-low noise and distortion through the entire audioband, regardless of the loudspeaker load. With built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi, the NAD C 700 has everything you need to play music through your favorite speakers. Using the intuitive BluOS app on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac, you can cue up music from dozens of different streaming and web radio services or play music stored on an external drive connected to the C 700's USB port. The C 700 supports high-resolution audio to 24-bit/192kHz and has full MQA decoding and rendering capability. With these features, you can enjoy lossless and high-resolution audio from services such as Amazon Music Ultra HD, Deezer, Qobuz, and Tidal. The NAD C 700 also has two pairs of RCA analog inputs, as well as coaxial and optical digital inputs, for connecting disc players, game consoles, media adapters, and other components. There's also an HDMI-eARC port for connecting an HDTV with HDMI-ARC support, allowing the C 700's volume setting to be adjusted from the TV's remote. This amplifier is well-connected with two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, so you can listen to music through wireless headphones and stream audio from any smart device. Overall, the NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is a modern classic that offers exceptional value, performance, and innovation. It can serve as the hub of a standalone music system or function as part of a BluOS whole-home music system with as many as 63 zones, with full support for high-resolution audio. The C 700 can also be combined with other AirPlay 2 components for whole-home music. The legendary NAD brand has reinvented that tradition for the streaming age, ensuring an unmatched audio experience for audiophiles.
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    The NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is an audiophile's dream come true. The sleek, minimalist design of this amplifier is housed in a solid aluminum case with a smooth glass front panel and a 5" high-definition color display that shows album art, track progress, and system settings. The HybridDigital UcD output stage of this amplifier is capable of delivering 2x80 watts of continuous power and 2x120 watts of instantaneous power, ensuring effortless reproduction of musical transients. This amplifier design is renowned for its ultra-low noise and distortion through the entire audioband, regardless of the loudspeaker load. With built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi, the NAD C 700 has everything you need to play music through your favorite speakers. Using the intuitive BluOS app on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac, you can cue up music from dozens of different streaming and web radio services or play music stored on an external drive connected to the C 700's USB port. The C 700 supports high-resolution audio to 24-bit/192kHz and has full MQA decoding and rendering capability. With these features, you can enjoy lossless and high-resolution audio from services such as Amazon Music Ultra HD, Deezer, Qobuz, and Tidal. The NAD C 700 also has two pairs of RCA analog inputs, as well as coaxial and optical digital inputs, for connecting disc players, game consoles, media adapters, and other components. There's also an HDMI-eARC port for connecting an HDTV with HDMI-ARC support, allowing the C 700's volume setting to be adjusted from the TV's remote. This amplifier is well-connected with two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, so you can listen to music through wireless headphones and stream audio from any smart device. Overall, the NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is a modern classic that offers exceptional value, performance, and innovation. It can serve as the hub of a standalone music system or function as part of a BluOS whole-home music system with as many as 63 zones, with full support for high-resolution audio. The C 700 can also be combined with other AirPlay 2 components for whole-home music. The legendary NAD brand has reinvented that tradition for the streaming age, ensuring an unmatched audio experience for audiophiles.
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  10. Scosche - 6' 3.5mm-to-RCA Audio Cable - Black - Angle_Zoom
    Top comment

    "More sturdy than original equipment with headphones...fv only had headphone jack so i needed this to connect"

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    With a 3.5mm connector on one end and an RCA audio connector on the other, this 6' Scosche AFRCA6 cable makes it easy to connect your compatible Apple® device or MP3 player to a stereo with an RCA input.
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    "More sturdy than original equipment with headphones...fv only had headphone jack so i needed this to connect"

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    Product Description

    With a 3.5mm connector on one end and an RCA audio connector on the other, this 6' Scosche AFRCA6 cable makes it easy to connect your compatible Apple® device or MP3 player to a stereo with an RCA input.
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