Minimalist industrial design headphone amps and DACs - Magni Unity fully discrete amp
Schiit Audio embodies irreverent, American-made hi-fi. The company rejects audiophile pretension while delivering engineering excellence—chunky aluminum enclosures, tactile potentiometers, and commitment to upgradeability. Norse mythology naming and the cheeky brand name itself reject stuffy audiophile establishment. Designed and manufactured in California.
Signature$119
The entry point to serious headphone listening. A compact solid-state amp with discrete gain stage and optional built-in DAC module. Half of the legendary 'Schiit Stack' that democratized high-fidelity audio.
Signature$149
Entry-level desktop DAC featuring Schiit's proprietary Mesh technology. USB, optical, and coax inputs in a compact aluminum chassis. The other half of the iconic Schiit Stack.
Signature$799
True Multibit DAC in a full-width chassis. The midpoint of Schiit's DAC lineup featuring upgradeable modular design, Unison USB, and remote control. Named after the burning rainbow bridge connecting Midgard to Asgard.
Signature$2,299
Flagship Multibit DAC named after the World Tree of Norse mythology. Features Mike Moffat's legendary digital filter design, fully modular architecture, and balanced outputs. The reference standard that established Schiit as a serious high-end player.
Signature$499
OTL (Output Transformerless) tube headphone amplifier with exposed glowing tubes. The fully modern incarnation of classic tube topology, featuring user-rollable tubes and high-impedance headphone optimization.
$799
Stereo/mono power amplifier delivering 100W per channel or 400W mono. Features Continuity output stage topology and optional Forkbeard balanced input. Named after the Norse god who slays Fenrir.
🇩🇰 DK · $200-$400
AIAIAI embodies Scandinavian design heritage with a responsible, modular approach. Founded on the principle that audio equipment should be designed to last, they pioneer modularity to allow upgrades, replacements, and customization while reducing electronic waste. Their products combine professional-grade sound quality with sustainable materials and artist-driven development.
🇬🇧 GB · $99-$799
Nothing celebrates the beauty of raw technology through radical transparency, revealing internal components as visual elements rather than hiding them. Founded by Carl Pei in partnership with Teenage Engineering, the brand removes barriers between people and technology by stripping away the superficial and focusing on what adds true value. Their Glyph Interface and transparent designs challenge fundamental assumptions about premium product aesthetics.
🇺🇸 US · $299-$599
Master & Dynamic creates beautifully crafted, technically sophisticated sound tools designed to be modern yet timeless. Inspired by WWII aviator headphones, their products utilize only the finest materials and are engineered to last, creating objects of lasting beauty that blend premium sound quality with elevated design. They bring an uncompromising approach to materials, craftsmanship, and performance.
🇺🇸 US · $69-$1,795
Grado Labs embodies a sound-first philosophy rooted in watchmaking precision and family craftsmanship. Three generations have maintained an unapologetically retro design language that prioritizes audio fidelity over visual trends, hand-assembling every headphone in their Brooklyn building since 1953. Their 'Heritage Matters' motto reflects a commitment to honest, utilitarian design where form follows acoustic function.
🇺🇸 US · $199-$999
U-Turn Audio believes in making high-performance turntables accessible without compromise. By re-imagining audiophile features, eliminating non-essentials, and keeping manufacturing in-house in Massachusetts, they deliver elegant turntables with lifelike, detailed sound at honest price points.
🇯🇵 JP · $500-$3,000
DITA Audio builds products embodying a quest for the sublime, based on the premise that a well-crafted product is an experience in itself. With 50+ years of cumulative experience in precision engineering from their parent company, every DITA IEM is an aesthetic marvel featuring meticulous CNC machining and uncompromising craftsmanship. Their principle is simple: single dynamic drivers, perfected through precision engineering and acoustic fundamentals.