Apex Peak Headphone Amp & Volcano Power Supply (Playback 44)

Astonishing Resolving Power

The Peak/Volcano also has the virtue of being tweak-able via tube selection. Combine that with multiple inputs and preamp outputs and you have a design with very usable features.

You can of course find an amp for far less, and many of them will have built-in DACs. But for those who want to choose their DACs separately, and I think many will fall in that camp, the Peak/Volcano brings a high-end sensibility with only a partial high-end price.

BOTTOM LINE

Apex’s Peak/Volcano has resolution to match the best and delivers an overall sound that pairs well with a variety of headphones.

SPECS & PRICING

Apex Peak Tube Hybrid Headphone Amplifier and Volcano Power Supply
Tube complement: One 6SN7
Inputs: Three, unbalanced RCA connectors
Line output: One, unbalanced RCA connectors
Headphone output: 1/4" TRS unbalanced
Dimensions (H x W x D): Peak amplifier, 3” x 8.5" x 11" (not include height of the 6SN7 tube); Volcano power supply, 3” x 8.5" x 11"
Weight: Not Specified
Power: 120V or 240V, 50/60Hz
Warranty: Not Specified
Price: $2095 as tested (headphone amp $1395, power supply $700), or $2230 (with Shuguang tube upgrade - $135)

U.S. Distributor
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