Headphones amplifiers — Lehmann Audio StudioCube

The StudioCube is a compact headphone amplifier from Lehmann Audio, built into a remarkably small chassis with a wide top-end extension. The StudioCube brings Lehmann's considered engineering to a space-efficient headphone amplification format.

Key specs that matter

Maximum power is 200mW at 33 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Gain is selectable at 6 or 12dBu. Total harmonic distortion is under 0.02% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms. Signal-to-noise ratio is 90dB. Output impedance is a remarkably low 5 ohms. At a remarkably compact 130 x 132 x 45mm and just 0.88kg, the StudioCube maintains a space-efficient, lightweight headphone amplifier chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, accessible headphone amplification character reflecting the strong 90dB signal-to-noise figure, packed into this remarkably compact, cube-shaped chassis.

Pairing

The two-position gain selection accommodates a variety of headphone sensitivities.

Alternatives

Lehmann's own Linear II Pro offers a more accomplished alternative with a four-position gain selection within the same broader headphone amplifier catalogue.