Headphone Preamps

With its symmetrical pure Class A design and an output power of up to 9,500 mW, the Cayin IHA-8 Black is designed to fully harness the performance of hi-fi headphones and earphones. Its 70 W toroidal transformer, 50,000 μF current reserve and 6.35 mm jack, 4.4 mm jack and XLR headphone outputs allow it to adapt to a wide range of listening setups.

ARTICLE N° 123896
The Cayin IHA-8 Black is a headphone amplifier designed for users seeking a device capable of driving a wide variety of hi-fi headphones and earphones. Its symmetrical, pure Class A architecture combines two Toshiba JFET transistors configured in a dual-parallel arrangement per channel with a MOSFET output stage to optimise signal reproduction.

The power supply is based on a 70 W toroidal transformer combined with a current capacity of 50,000 μF. This design aims to provide a stable power supply and respond effectively to the dynamic variations in music. With an output power of up to 9,500 mW into 16 ohms in balanced mode, the Cayin IHA-8 Black is suitable for both demanding headphones and highly sensitive models thanks to its adjustable gain.

The connectivity includes three headphone outputs: a 6.35 mm jack, a 4.4 mm balanced jack and a balanced XLR. On the rear panel, the RCA and XLR inputs can be configured for line level or high level to facilitate integration with various audio sources or an external preamplifier.

Volume control is provided by an ALPS potentiometer combined with a dual electronic controller for precise adjustment whilst minimising noise introduction into the audio signal.
Headphone output
 3
Weight
 5 kg
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
Frequency response, low limit
 10 Hz
Frequency response, upper limit
 80 kHz
Packaging
 Single unit
  • Cayin IHA-8 Black
  • Balanced, pure Class A headphone amplifier
  • 70 W toroidal transformer
  • 50,000 μF current capacity
  • Adjustable gain
  • ALPS volume potentiometer
  • Heavy-gauge metal chassis
  • Anti-vibration damping feet
  • Up to 9,500 mW into 16 ohms in balanced output (Hyper mode)
  • 1,400 mW into 300 ohms (balanced output)
  • 3,600 mW into 16 ohms (unbalanced output)
  • 360 mW into 300 ohms (unbalanced output)
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz (-0.5 dB)
  • THD+N: 0.0020% (balanced)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: up to 130 dB
  • Dynamic range: up to 130 dB
  • Connectivity:
  • 1 x 6.35 mm headphone output
  • 1 x 4.4 mm balanced headphone output
  • 1 x balanced XLR headphone output
  • 1 x RCA input (line or high level)
  • 1 XLR input (line or high level)
  • Dimensions: 270 x 70 x 215 mm
  • Weight: 5 kg
The Cayin IHA-8 Black is naturally at home in a home hi-fi system, a dedicated listening room or an office set up for high-fidelity audio.
It is aimed at audiophiles and hi-fi headphone users looking for an amplifier capable of adapting to different models thanks to its high power output, adjustable gain and multiple headphone outputs.
Cayin - IHA-8 Black
Cayin - IHA-8 Black
908,33 € excl VAT
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