Aphex Now Shipping 454 Headpod™ Headphone Amplifier

Sep 14, 2007

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Aphex is now shipping their highly-anticipated audiophile-quality headphone distribution amplifier. The Model 454 HeadPod™ will be available from Aphex dealers with a suggested retail price of $249 USD.

"You can think of a headphone distribution amp as just a utility tool, but the HeadPod offers the advantage of audiophile-quality, high headroom monitoring with flexible signal routing and Aphex' famous reliability. We originally designed it for our own tradeshow displays as there were no reasonably priced high-quality headphone amplifiers on the market. The people who have heard the HeadPod have been remarked on the clarity and bass extension, even at high levels through hard to drive headphones," says Marvin Caesar, Aphex President.

The Model 454 HeadPod is a professional 4-output headphone distribution pod with four independent stereo power amplifiers. Working with any headphone type, the HeadPod provides high headroom to avoid clipping even at high sound levels. Designed for ultra low distortion and wide frequency response capabilities, the Model 454 also allows for longer listening sessions without listener fatigue.

Individual volume controls are provided for each of the four headphone outputs, made with durable Neutrik™ metal jacks. A master volume control on the HeadPod allows for matching of source levels. It connects to any analog source, with a rear panel selector switch to choose between balanced sources (discrete left and right) and unbalanced sources (e.g., stereo on TRS from a headphone amplifier).

Applications for the HeadPod include monitoring in project and commercial recording studios, broadcast facilities, Podcast creation, live performances and other environments where headphones are used for professional purposes. Audiophiles will also enjoy their headphone-monitored music more by plugging their consumer-quality headphone outputs into the Headpod.

The Model 454 HeadPod is housed in a sturdy and attractive all-metal chassis, and includes a 12VAC power supply.

For more information, visit their web site at www.aphex.com.