10 Best thx headphone amp in Canada

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Last Updated - 2025/05/10

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Fiio

Fiio K9 Pro ESS Desktop DAC and Amplifier

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9.6

Exceptional
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iFi

iFi xDSD Gryphon - Ultra-Res Portable Balanced DAC & Headphone Amplifier - INPUTS: Bluetooth 5.1 / USB-C/S-PDIF / 3.5mm SE / 4.4mm Bal

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9.4

Excellent
Value for Money

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S.M.S.L

S.M.S.L SH-9 Headphone Amplifier THX AAA Technology RCA/XLR Input 6.35MM Balanced Headphone Amplifier
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THXAAA-888 Headphone Amplfier with THX AAA Technology
Fully Protection with DC, Over-Voltage, Over-Current, Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection on Headphone Amplifier
Balanced Stereo Headphone Output; Balanced Stereo Line Input
6 Watts into 16 Ohm,3 Watts into 32 Ohm Headphones with lowest THD+N
0.1Hz to 500kHz(-3dB) Frequency Response
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9.1

Excellent

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Fiio

FiiO K7 Desktop DAC and Amplifier

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The most competitive and cost-effective desktop balanced DAC/Amp within the 300-USD range;
Supports multiple outputs- 4.4mm balanced out, 6.35/3.5mm single-ended out, as well as multiple inputs- USB, optical, coaxial and AUX in;
Supports input selections, 2 gain levels and 3 output levels, and features RGB indicator lights that can display the working state and differentiate sampling rates.
Comes with versatile functions as well as robust output power- 1% THD+N under BAL output, 2000mW stable output power, which can drive most headphones, including full-size headphones;
Adopts the six-stage audio circuit as in FiiO’s high-end devices, and features 2 AMK’s latest AK4493SEQ DACs and dual THX AAA 788+ amps;
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8.8

Very Good

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HELM

HELM DB12 AAAMP Mobile Headphone Amplifier, THX AAA Technology, Analog Amplifier, 12 dB Signal Boost,+6 dB Bass Boost, THX Certified, Male 3.5mm to Female 3.5mm Audio Jack, Studio Sound On The Go
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THX CERTIFIED: Studio-quality audio in a tiny fob-style design to step up your mobile device’s audio output with infinitesimally low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption for all brands of wired headphones. NOTE PLEASE READ: Third Party Dongles or non-MFI approved camera connection kits can create static which is not from the DB12 Amplifier, but due to a poor connection.
STUDIO GRADE PORTABLE WIRED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER: World’s smallest THX AAA amp design delivers incredibly clean and linear sound amplification. 6+ hours of play time on a full charge and inline controls. Inline controls do not work on gaming consoles. *Note: Inline Controls are primarily designed for mobile devices and vary on PC, Gaming Consoles & Music Players. ** The Playback Device must support a male 3.5mm jack or compatible dongle for a 3.5mm. Any Sound issues are likely from a bad dongle.
SMARTPHONE, TABLET & PC COMPATIBLE: Connect through 3.5mm audio output. Ready to feed high-impedance, high-current, and high-sensitivity headphones with +12 dB gain of clean power. NOTE: If connected to a video game console DB12 Volume Controls do not work. On iOS devices it's recommended to use only an MFI approved dongle. *Free & fast support for questions, connectivity or troubleshooting.
SERIOUS BASS BOOST: DB12 AAAMP can independently add +6 dB of low end to the signal. Music, Movies, Video and Gaming never sounded so good. *Note: Inline Controls are primarily designed for mobile devices and vary on PC, Gaming Consoles & Music Players.
HIGH FIDELITY SOUND ON THE GO: Experience a no-compromise headphone audio experience. Greater dynamic range, sound pressure level, and an enhanced (or as we prefer to refer to it “UNMASKED”) stereo field for better spatial imaging.
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8.5

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Fiio

FiiO K9
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[THX AAA 788+ amplifier] K9's ace up its sleeve is the THX AAA 788+ amplifier, giving it an extraordinary 1% undistorted power output up to 780mW at 300Ω and up to 2000mW at 32Ω.
[QCC5124 Bluetooth] K9 employs the QCC5124 Bluetooth chip with support for LDAC/aptX HD/aptX Adaptive and other high-res Bluetooth formats. Bluetooth 5.1, supported formats: LDAC/aptX Adaptive/aptX/aptX HD/aptX LL/AAC/SBC.
[Professional PEQ for what you love] Through the FiiO Control app, you can quickly switch between 7 music tuning styles preset on the K9. If the selected tuning style fits the music you are listening to, you can acquire a more vivid and pleasant experience.
[Isolated digital and analog section power supply] The digital and analog portions of the K9 receive power separately to reduce interference between the two audio circuits, for pure and faithful reproduction of your music.
[High performance ES9068AS*2 DAC] Two ES9068AS DACs handle the left and right channels, and make up the high-quality "core" of the K9.
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8.3

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HELM

HELM Bolt DAC/AMP, USB-C Portable High-End DAC/Headphone Amplifier with MQA Playback. Mobile Studio Sound for Android, iOS and PC. USB-C to 3.5mm Audio, THX Certified

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9.9 audio quality

9.7 materials Quality

8.0 Sound level
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THX CERTIFIED AUDIO OUTPUT: Exclusively designed for ultra-low harmonic, crosstalk & crossover distortion. Unlike other mobile MQA-DAC designs, the HELM BOLT physically isolates the DAC from the USB connector for improved EMI isolation, and uses a three oscillator design for superior frequency lock with dramatic improvements over single oscillator DAC designs.
STUDIO GRADE PORTABLE DIGITAL ANALOG CONVERTOR WITH MQA: BOLT delivers studio sound on the go from any mobile device across all listening formats. Supports MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) streaming for unparalleled fidelity in portable audio. Compatible with Android, iOS, Mac, and PC’s. May require extra adapters or third party apps for MQA support.
SMARTPHONE, TABLET, MAC & PC COMPATIBLE: USB-C input to a 3.5mm Headphone Output supporting playback of PCM files with sampling rates up to 384 kHz, or DSD files with sampling frequencies up to 5.6MHz. The 3.5mm audio jack seamlessly connects to your wired headphones or speaker system. Note: An adapter is required if you do not have a 3.5mm input jack.
HIGHEST FIDELITY SOUND: MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) rendering “unfolds” every detail of the original master recording as the artist and engineers intended it to be heard for better-than-CD audio resolutions. Stream MQA content from TIDAL, nugs.net, and Xiami. MQA Certified.
Android 12 Devices: Some Android 12 devices may experience low volume levels using the BOLT. The fix is to upgrade to new firmware found on the HELM Audio Support Page
AMPLIFIED AUDIO OUTPUT & HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEVEL MATCHING: Provides an average increase of +6 dB in devices with combined USB-audio output (where a dedicated headphone audio output isn’t available). Headphone output level automatically detects headphone impedance and sets level accordingly (1V for 150 ohms).
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8.2

Good

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Fiio

FiiO BTR17 Bluetooth 5.4 USB DAC AMP with LDAC, aptX Lossless. Dual ES9069Q, 10-Band PEQ, THX AAA 78+amps 3.5mm Unbalanced & 4.4mm Balanced (Black)
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With lower latency, more stable transmission, and better compatibility than regular USB chips, the device supports 768kHz/32bit, hardware decoding for DSD512, and full MQA decoding. It also features PEQ developed on this platform, allowing adjustments via both the app and web interface, with support for high-definition PEQ at a sampling rate of up to 192kHz.
When enabling desktop mode and using the BTR17 to connect to a smartphone as a tail DAC/amp, you can connect the dedicated power input to an adapter. In this case, the battery will be fully powered by USB, preventing overcharging and overdischarging. The device also delivers a powerful 650mW output capability while not consuming the smartphone's battery.
The BTR17 is equipped with two ESS flagship dual-channel DACs, the ES9069Q, based on the fourth-generation 32-bit HyperStream architecture. This allows for enhanced performance and lower power consumption. Additionally, it further reduces digital noise within the DAC, achieving a dynamic range of 130dB and total harmonic distortion of -120dB. The result is a richer musical experience with a purer sound background.
The BTR17 features a convenient and user-friendly three-mode switch (PC/BT/PHONE), allowing for seamless one-click switching between computer soundcard, Bluetooth DAC/amp, and smartphone tail DAC/amp modes. It automatically optimizes the power supply status based on the connected front-end device, offering versatile usage and greater peace of mind.
Equipped with Qualcomm's new-generation flagship Bluetooth chip, the QCC5181, the UTWS5 2025 supports Bluetooth 5.4, complies with the LE Audio standard, and offers a bandwidth transmission capability of up to 2.1Mbps. It also supports the Lossless specification in the aptX Adaptive system, as well as audio codecs like LDAC and aptX Adaptive at 96kHz/24bit.
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8.1

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Fiio

FIIO K11 Desktop 1400W Power Balanced Headphone DAC & Amplifier 384kHz/24Bit DSD256 for Home Audio/PC 6.35mm/4.4mm/RCA/Coaxial/Optical (Black)
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[Variety of inputs+outputs]: Supports USB/coaxial/optical inputs, with optical and coaxial inputs. 4.4mm/ 6.35mm (1/4 in.) headphone out/RCA line-out/ Coaxial outputs.
VA display: The high-definition VA display screen is carefully customized with high contrast and long lifespan. It can provide a clearer presentation of the current status of the device, such as sampling rate, volume, gain, output mode, etc., making your operation simpler and more intuitive.
Revitalize your television or computer with this incredible decoder, and experience a whole new level of sound. Whether you're at home or in the office, paired with speakers or headphones, you'll be able to enjoy delightful and captivating music
A sleek and compact desktop accessory with an aluminum alloy body. Its small size and slim design will bring a clean and tidy look to your workspace. Upgrade your desk with this visually appealing addition
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7.8

Good

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Fosi Audio

Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier Mini Hi-Fi Stereo Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter 24-Bit 192 kHz USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial to RCA/3.5MM AUX for PS5/PC/MAC/Smartphone/Computer

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Main highlights

What You Get: K5 Pro DAC amp x1, 3.5MM headphone splitter x1, 2-in-1 USB Type A/C to Type C cable x1, User Manual x1, Optical Cable x1
The upgraded version of Fosi Audio Q4 adds microphone function, K5 Pro headphone DAC amp combo, next-generation audio converter with unrivaled internals, more outstanding performance, and richer audio details. Born for Gaming. K5 Pro stereo DAC headphone amplifier is perfect for your home gaming system, equivalent to an external sound card, suitable for PS5/Computers/PC/MAC/active speakers, etc
Product Specifications: K5 Pro with master volume/bass/treble control and input mode switch. USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial sampling rate: up to 24 bit/192 kHz, THD ≤0.003%, SNR ≥110dB. Output power: 1000mw@16Ω, 500mw@32Ω, 300mw@64Ω, 150mw@128Ω, 80mw@300Ω
K5 Pro headphone DAC adopts the Texas Instruments NE5532 op-amp chip. The circuit design implementing this DAC has been optimized for a low-noise floor and clean sound. Compared to the last generation Q4, K5 Pro has noticeably improved on overall sound quality, so you can get immersed in your music even more easily
K5 Pro USB DAC converts USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial signals to 3.5MM AUX and RCA signals with low distortion and great dynamic range. Unique design: 2-in-1 USB Type C interface charging port and audio input means K5 Pro is compatible with your phones(Note: Your audio source must be connected to the USB-A/C port.). RCA output can be connected to an amplifier or powered speakers on your desktop. 3.5 MM AUX and microphone interface can drive 16 Ohm to 300 Ohm headphones
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7.5

Good

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