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Jade Audio GIGAS 1
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The GIGAS 1 is a headphone amplifier from Jade Audio, built with genuinely substantial output across both balanced and single-ended connections and exceptionally clean measured performance. The GIGAS 1 brings Jade Audio's considered engineering to a genuinely compact dedicated headphone amplification format.
Key specs that matter
Maximum power reaches 4,600mW balanced or 1,400mW single-ended into 32 ohms, dropping to 740mW balanced or 185mW single-ended into 300 ohms - genuinely strong figures across a wide impedance range, with the balanced connection consistently delivering roughly three times the single-ended output. Frequency response spans an extraordinarily wide 20Hz to 200,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is an exceptionally low 0.00057% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 118dB. At a genuinely compact 132 x 60 x 40mm and just 0.21kg, the GIGAS 1 maintains a manageable desktop footprint for its considerable output capability.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, powerful amplification reflecting the sub-0.00057% distortion and over-118dB signal-to-noise figures, with the substantial balanced output handling genuinely demanding headphone loads directly.
Pairing
The substantial balanced output across 32 and 300 ohm loads handles a genuinely wide range of headphones directly, from sensitive in-ear monitors through more demanding designs.
Alternatives
Jade Audio's broader amplifier catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same value-focused engineering philosophy. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Key specs that matter
Maximum power reaches 4,600mW balanced or 1,400mW single-ended into 32 ohms, dropping to 740mW balanced or 185mW single-ended into 300 ohms - genuinely strong figures across a wide impedance range, with the balanced connection consistently delivering roughly three times the single-ended output. Frequency response spans an extraordinarily wide 20Hz to 200,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is an exceptionally low 0.00057% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 118dB. At a genuinely compact 132 x 60 x 40mm and just 0.21kg, the GIGAS 1 maintains a manageable desktop footprint for its considerable output capability.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, powerful amplification reflecting the sub-0.00057% distortion and over-118dB signal-to-noise figures, with the substantial balanced output handling genuinely demanding headphone loads directly.
Pairing
The substantial balanced output across 32 and 300 ohm loads handles a genuinely wide range of headphones directly, from sensitive in-ear monitors through more demanding designs.
Alternatives
Jade Audio's broader amplifier catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same value-focused engineering philosophy. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Specifications
Model name
GIGAS 1
Maximum Power, 32 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
4600 (Balanced), 1400 (Single-ended)
Maximum Power, 50 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 300 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
740 (Balanced), 185 (Single-ended)
Maximum Power, 600 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
200 000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
THD (% at 1V RMS, 300 ohms)
0.00057
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>118
IMD (%, CCIR, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Crosstalk (dB, 20Hz-20KHz, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Output Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
132 x 60 x 40
Weight (kg)
0.21
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