EarMen - ST-Amp (Ex-Demo Unit)
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Why EarMen is Special
Designed in Serbia
Established & Reputed
Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!
This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.
If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Specialist
A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!
This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.
If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.
Boutique Brand
Born in 2012
Why we love this DAC/Amp
Premium Economy
Sensible spending and class above in quality.
This headphone or gear offers top-notch sound and performance without much impact on your pocket, promising a delightful experience that exceeds your expectations at an economical price point.
If you see a product marked as “💎 Premium Economy," it indicates that you're getting a high-quality audio product with exceptional sound clarity and reliable performance, all at a budget-friendly price.
Serious Audiophiles Only
Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.
If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.
If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
Connect With Cable
This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.
Built like a Tank
No need to worry about durability.
If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.
If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.
Why it Sounds Amazing
DAC Chip
Know the secret to your pristine audio.
This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.
If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.
Power Output
When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.
This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.
If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.
Balanced Output
Upgrading from single-ended to balanced can be the easiest way to improve your sound.
This DAC, Amp or Hi-Res player offers a balanced output, ensuring pristine audio quality with minimised interference and enhanced clarity for your listening pleasure.
If you see a product marked as "⚖️ Balanced Output”, get ready for a symphony of crystal-clear tunes, free from any unwanted noise drama!
DEMO UNIT
Headphone Zone Certified Demo Headphones
Our careful selection of demo headphones gives you the experience of pre-burned in headphones - at drop dead prices. We do this sale every year to clear up our existing demos and to make way for new units instead. These demo headphones have been used at our Experience Studio in Mumbai. The pictures above depict the condition of the product and also indicate the accessories available with the headphone. For any specific questions about the condition please get in touch with us! While the product itself is fully tested by our Headphone Gurus and the outer packaging may have suffered some damage.
Get The Best Deal
You may or may not get the original packaging or some accessories may be missing & because of the fact that they've been extensively used as a demo at the Experience Studio, we give a good discount compared to a new gear.
Unchanged Policies
Received a defective Demo unit? Return it under our 7 Day Replacement Guarantee Policy.
P.S. If you do not like your gear, unfortunately we will not be able to accept the return.
Pre-Burned In
Demo headphones save you the time of burning in new headphones. Typically, brand new headphones take up to weeks to fully break in and sound as good as they should. With demo headphones, you get to enjoy the best sound out of the box.
Unbiased Customer Service
We have the same Headphone Zone customer support experience for Demo Units or any products.
Consider It Vintage
Vintage products have a certain charm that cannot be put into words. Think of old, discontinued demo headphones as vintage. They have a story; they have, how-to-say, character.
Professionally Inspected
A thorough inspection means you receive a 100% working headphone with no sound output issues.
IN THE BOX
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. EarMen ST-Amp (Demo Unit) |
| WARRANTY | Not Available |
DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCING A FULLY BALANCED DAC & AMP FROM EARMEN - THE ST-AMP
EarMen is an audio company that has been developing Amplifiers for more than a decade and working on perfecting neutral, natural and clean sound in a beautiful and quality design. EarMen, with years of expertise, is proud to introduce their brand-new DAC & Amp - the ST-Amp. The EarMen ST-Amp is a Fully Balanced Desktop Headphone Amplifier with a Pre Amp option and an integrated DAC. It has extraordinary sound, whether it is listened to from an integrated DAC or an external one. It is carefully made for headphones, eliminating unpleasant pop-and-click phenomena when turning it on or off. The EarMen ST-Amp is a versatile device that offers 6.35mm (SE) and 4.4mm (BAL) headphone outputs. It also has RCA (SE) and 4.4mm Balanced as inputs and pre-outputs. Elevate your music listening experience with the brand-new EarMen ST-Amp!
FEATURES DAC CHIP FROM ESS SABRE THAT DELIVERS DETAILED AND ANALYTICAL SONIC DELIVERY
The EarMen ST-Amp is equipped with an ES9280 DAC chip from ESS Sabre. ESS Sabre DAC chips are considered the gold standard in audio. The EarMen ST-Amp with ES9280 DAC chip in its circuitry promises to deliver a truly immersive, high-resolution audio experience. It fulfils the promise of the sound experience matching the artist's original recording. The EarMen ST-Amp enables the path to Hi-Res audio that you have never experienced before. It supports Hi-Res audio formats like DSD (Direct Stream Digital) 64/128 DoP, DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) 384/352.5kHz, and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Up to 384 kHz. The EarMen ST-Amp allows you to explore the unexplored with its sonic ability!
FULLY BALANCED CIRCUITRY FOR A TRUE-TO-LIFE SONIC PERFORMANCE
The EarMen ST-Amp has a Fully Balanced amplifier architecture, so every sound from the input will become even cleaner and better. A team of engineers at EarMen have utilised the same topology for SE signals, so they become Balanced with almost no phase shift, additional noise or THD. The sound from the SE output does not lag compared to the Balanced output. The headphone outputs are powered by two TPA6120 operational amplifiers that are excellent performers in the audiophile world. To make the experience complete, EarMen uses a high-quality Balanced ALPS potentiometer that contributes to the sound remaining unchanged.
SPECTACULAR DYNAMICS AND ULTRA-LOW THD WITH PRE-OUT OPTION
The EarMen ST-Amp affects the sound so that your DAC can be heard better. Although many DACs have excellent specifications, it is not enough for the sound to fully express itself. You won't lose any detail because the EarMen ST-Amp completely utilises the maximum dynamics offered by the source. In addition, it controls various headphone drivers, thus improving accuracy, neutrality and transparency. The dynamic range above >126dB will guarantee you liveliness and musicality. With perfectly Balanced sound and incredible dynamics, you will have the feeling of being in a concert hall! The EarMen ST-Amp also has very low Total Harmonic Distortion, which allows you a higher power factor, lower peak currents, and higher efficiency without distortions. On the back panel of the ST-Amp, there are SE and BAL Pre-Out outputs. This option allows you to use the ST-Amp as a DAC and preamplifier for a High-End audio system.
NOISELESS LINEAR POWER SUPPLY FOR CLEAN AND JITTER-FREE AUDIO
The EarMen ST-Amp has a noiseless linear power supply offering stability, providing enough power even for the most demanding headphones. Apart from the unique topology of the amplifier, the power supply is worthy of excellent characteristics, which is often not the case with most amplifiers. Also, you have the option of selecting the sound source. Analogue input or Digital/Integrated DAC allows you to listen to your favourite music irrespective of the "source." The EarMen ST-Amp delivers clean and jitter-free audio for you to experience pure sonic bliss!
SPECS
| INPUTS | RCA Single End Input Balanced 4.4 mm Input |
| OUTPUTS | SE 6.35mm Balanced 4.4mm |
| PRE OUTPUTS | RCA (SE output) Balanced |
| DAC | ES9280 |
| AUDIO FORMATS | DSD: 64 / 128 DoP DXD: 384/352.5 kHz PCM: Up to 384 kHz |
| DIMENSIONS | 170x30x150 mm / 6,69"x1,18"x5,90" |
| WEIGHT | 1100 gr / 2,42lbs |
| INPUT | SE in -SE out: 2V SE in - BAL out: 2V |
| OUTPUT | SE in -SE out: 4V-0.5W@32 Ohm SE in - BAL out: 7.75V-1.85W@32Ohm |
| THD+N | SE in -SE out: 0.0025% SE in - BAL out: 0.003% |
| SNR [A-W] | SE in -SE out: >117dB SE in - BAL out: >121dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | SE in -SE out: >117,9dB SE in - BAL out: >121dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | SE in -SE out: ±0.003dB SE in - BAL out: ±0.007dB |
| INPUT | BAL in - SE out: 4V BAL in - BAL out: 4V |
| OUTPUT | BAL in - SE out: 4V-0.5W@32 Ohm BAL in - BAL out: 7.75V-1.85W@32Ohm |
| THD+N | BAL in - SE out: 0.0025% BAL in - BAL out: 0.002% |
| SNR [A-W] | BAL in - SE out: >118dB BAL in - BAL out: >125dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | BAL in - SE out: >118dB BAL in - BAL out: >126dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | BAL in - SE out: ±0.003dB BAL in - BAL out: ±0.006dB |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. EarMen ST-Amp (Demo Unit) |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Serbia |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: EarMen d.o.o Address: Dunajska cesta 136, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | EarMen ST-Amp |
Headphone Zone Certified Demo Headphones
Our careful selection of demo headphones gives you the experience of pre-burned in headphones - at drop dead prices. We do this sale every year to clear up our existing demos and to make way for new units instead. These demo headphones have been used at our Experience Studio in Mumbai. The pictures above depict the condition of the product and also indicate the accessories available with the headphone. For any specific questions about the condition please get in touch with us! While the product itself is fully tested by our Headphone Gurus and the outer packaging may have suffered some damage.
Get The Best Deal
You may or may not get the original packaging or some accessories may be missing & because of the fact that they've been extensively used as a demo at the Experience Studio, we give a good discount compared to a new gear.
Unchanged Policies
Received a defective Demo unit? Return it under our 7 Day Replacement Guarantee Policy.
P.S. If you do not like your gear, unfortunately we will not be able to accept the return.
Pre-Burned In
Demo headphones save you the time of burning in new headphones. Typically, brand new headphones take up to weeks to fully break in and sound as good as they should. With demo headphones, you get to enjoy the best sound out of the box.
Unbiased Customer Service
We have the same Headphone Zone customer support experience for Demo Units or any products.
Consider It Vintage
Vintage products have a certain charm that cannot be put into words. Think of old, discontinued demo headphones as vintage. They have a story; they have, how-to-say, character.
Professionally Inspected
A thorough inspection means you receive a 100% working headphone with no sound output issues.
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. EarMen ST-Amp (Demo Unit) |
| WARRANTY | Not Available |
INTRODUCING A FULLY BALANCED DAC & AMP FROM EARMEN - THE ST-AMP
EarMen is an audio company that has been developing Amplifiers for more than a decade and working on perfecting neutral, natural and clean sound in a beautiful and quality design. EarMen, with years of expertise, is proud to introduce their brand-new DAC & Amp - the ST-Amp. The EarMen ST-Amp is a Fully Balanced Desktop Headphone Amplifier with a Pre Amp option and an integrated DAC. It has extraordinary sound, whether it is listened to from an integrated DAC or an external one. It is carefully made for headphones, eliminating unpleasant pop-and-click phenomena when turning it on or off. The EarMen ST-Amp is a versatile device that offers 6.35mm (SE) and 4.4mm (BAL) headphone outputs. It also has RCA (SE) and 4.4mm Balanced as inputs and pre-outputs. Elevate your music listening experience with the brand-new EarMen ST-Amp!
FEATURES DAC CHIP FROM ESS SABRE THAT DELIVERS DETAILED AND ANALYTICAL SONIC DELIVERY
The EarMen ST-Amp is equipped with an ES9280 DAC chip from ESS Sabre. ESS Sabre DAC chips are considered the gold standard in audio. The EarMen ST-Amp with ES9280 DAC chip in its circuitry promises to deliver a truly immersive, high-resolution audio experience. It fulfils the promise of the sound experience matching the artist's original recording. The EarMen ST-Amp enables the path to Hi-Res audio that you have never experienced before. It supports Hi-Res audio formats like DSD (Direct Stream Digital) 64/128 DoP, DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) 384/352.5kHz, and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Up to 384 kHz. The EarMen ST-Amp allows you to explore the unexplored with its sonic ability!
FULLY BALANCED CIRCUITRY FOR A TRUE-TO-LIFE SONIC PERFORMANCE
The EarMen ST-Amp has a Fully Balanced amplifier architecture, so every sound from the input will become even cleaner and better. A team of engineers at EarMen have utilised the same topology for SE signals, so they become Balanced with almost no phase shift, additional noise or THD. The sound from the SE output does not lag compared to the Balanced output. The headphone outputs are powered by two TPA6120 operational amplifiers that are excellent performers in the audiophile world. To make the experience complete, EarMen uses a high-quality Balanced ALPS potentiometer that contributes to the sound remaining unchanged.
SPECTACULAR DYNAMICS AND ULTRA-LOW THD WITH PRE-OUT OPTION
The EarMen ST-Amp affects the sound so that your DAC can be heard better. Although many DACs have excellent specifications, it is not enough for the sound to fully express itself. You won't lose any detail because the EarMen ST-Amp completely utilises the maximum dynamics offered by the source. In addition, it controls various headphone drivers, thus improving accuracy, neutrality and transparency. The dynamic range above >126dB will guarantee you liveliness and musicality. With perfectly Balanced sound and incredible dynamics, you will have the feeling of being in a concert hall! The EarMen ST-Amp also has very low Total Harmonic Distortion, which allows you a higher power factor, lower peak currents, and higher efficiency without distortions. On the back panel of the ST-Amp, there are SE and BAL Pre-Out outputs. This option allows you to use the ST-Amp as a DAC and preamplifier for a High-End audio system.
NOISELESS LINEAR POWER SUPPLY FOR CLEAN AND JITTER-FREE AUDIO
The EarMen ST-Amp has a noiseless linear power supply offering stability, providing enough power even for the most demanding headphones. Apart from the unique topology of the amplifier, the power supply is worthy of excellent characteristics, which is often not the case with most amplifiers. Also, you have the option of selecting the sound source. Analogue input or Digital/Integrated DAC allows you to listen to your favourite music irrespective of the "source." The EarMen ST-Amp delivers clean and jitter-free audio for you to experience pure sonic bliss!
| INPUTS | RCA Single End Input Balanced 4.4 mm Input |
| OUTPUTS | SE 6.35mm Balanced 4.4mm |
| PRE OUTPUTS | RCA (SE output) Balanced |
| DAC | ES9280 |
| AUDIO FORMATS | DSD: 64 / 128 DoP DXD: 384/352.5 kHz PCM: Up to 384 kHz |
| DIMENSIONS | 170x30x150 mm / 6,69"x1,18"x5,90" |
| WEIGHT | 1100 gr / 2,42lbs |
| INPUT | SE in -SE out: 2V SE in - BAL out: 2V |
| OUTPUT | SE in -SE out: 4V-0.5W@32 Ohm SE in - BAL out: 7.75V-1.85W@32Ohm |
| THD+N | SE in -SE out: 0.0025% SE in - BAL out: 0.003% |
| SNR [A-W] | SE in -SE out: >117dB SE in - BAL out: >121dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | SE in -SE out: >117,9dB SE in - BAL out: >121dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | SE in -SE out: ±0.003dB SE in - BAL out: ±0.007dB |
| INPUT | BAL in - SE out: 4V BAL in - BAL out: 4V |
| OUTPUT | BAL in - SE out: 4V-0.5W@32 Ohm BAL in - BAL out: 7.75V-1.85W@32Ohm |
| THD+N | BAL in - SE out: 0.0025% BAL in - BAL out: 0.002% |
| SNR [A-W] | BAL in - SE out: >118dB BAL in - BAL out: >125dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | BAL in - SE out: >118dB BAL in - BAL out: >126dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | BAL in - SE out: ±0.003dB BAL in - BAL out: ±0.006dB |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. EarMen ST-Amp (Demo Unit) |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Serbia |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: EarMen d.o.o Address: Dunajska cesta 136, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | EarMen ST-Amp |
