How to choose an amplifier for the HiFiMAN HE400SE?

[Morisummer1996]

The HiFiMAN HE400SE costs around $45, so I’m looking for an amplifier priced under $45. Also, the EDXS is now on sale for $110, and the amp needs to work well with it too.

 

[staticV3]

Hi @Morisummer1996! Welcome to ASR.

For inexpensive output power, look no futher than the JCally JM20 Max:

JCALLY JM20 MAX Headphone Dongle Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the JCALLY JM20MAX DAC and portable headphone amplifier. It was sent to me by Crinacle. Cost is anywhere from US $22 to $65 :eek:. The dongle has a bit of style to it with that logo and such. Otherwise it is well, a dongle. :) Key thing is how it...

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The FiiO KA11 is basically the same device.

 

[Morisummer1996]

Hi @Morisummer1996! Welcome to ASR.

For inexpensive output power, look no futher than the JCally JM20 Max:

JCALLY JM20 MAX Headphone Dongle Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the JCALLY JM20MAX DAC and portable headphone amplifier. It was sent to me by Crinacle. Cost is anywhere from US $22 to $65 :eek:. The dongle has a bit of style to it with that logo and such. Otherwise it is well, a dongle. :) Key thing is how it...

www.audiosciencereview.com

The FiiO KA11 is basically the same device.

I found the JCALLY AP6 and FiiO KA11. The AP6 has a 4.4mm balanced port — you can get an oxygen-free copper 3.5mm-to-4.4mm cable for it. It uses the CX31993 chip, whereas the KA11 is built with the CS43131 chip.
How to choose? 31993+4.4＞43131？Or the other way around?

 

[staticV3]

I found the JCALLY AP6 and FiiO KA11. The AP6 has a 4.4mm balanced port — you can get an oxygen-free copper 3.5mm-to-4.4mm cable for it. It uses the CX31993 chip, whereas the KA11 is built with the CS43131 chip.
How to choose? 31993+4.4＞43131？Or the other way around?

The DAC chip really doesn't matter.

Choose based on price, size, and features.

For the 4.4mm output, a completely new 4.4mm headphone cable is required.

You cannot use the stock 3.5mm headphone cable with an adapter to 4.4mm.

 

[Morisummer1996]

The DAC chip really doesn't matter.

Choose based on price, size, and features.

For the 4.4mm output, a completely new 4.4mm headphone cable is required.

You cannot use the stock 3.5mm headphone cable with an adapter to 4.4mm.

this，from taobao

 

[zany.ninja]

The HiFiMAN HE400SE costs around $45, so I’m looking for an amplifier priced under $45. Also, the EDXS is now on sale for $110, and the amp needs to work well with it too.

The Hifiman HE400SE for 45$? From where? It's definitely worth buying at that price...