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Headphones amplifiers — Aune S17 Pro EVO
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Aune S17 Pro EVO
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The S17 Pro EVO is a headphone amplifier from Aune, a Chinese manufacturer known for delivering genuinely competitive measured performance at accessible prices. The S17 Pro EVO brings substantial output and exceptionally clean measured performance to a dedicated desktop headphone amplifier.
Key specs that matter
Maximum power reaches 2,050mW into 32 ohms, dropping to 235mW into 300 ohms and 117mW into 600 ohms - genuinely strong figures across a wide impedance range. Frequency response spans a wide 20Hz to 80,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is an exceptionally low 0.0003% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio at 115dB and output impedance at 200 ohms.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, powerful amplification reflecting the remarkable sub-0.0003% distortion figure - this level of measured performance across a genuinely wide impedance range means the S17 Pro EVO handles both sensitive and demanding headphones with real authority.
Pairing
The substantial power across 32, 300 and 600 ohm loads means the S17 Pro EVO handles virtually any headphone impedance directly, from sensitive in-ear monitors through demanding high-impedance designs.
Alternatives
Aune's broader amplifier and DAC catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same measurably excellent engineering philosophy. 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 2,050mW into 32 ohms, dropping to 235mW into 300 ohms and 117mW into 600 ohms - genuinely strong figures across a wide impedance range. Frequency response spans a wide 20Hz to 80,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is an exceptionally low 0.0003% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio at 115dB and output impedance at 200 ohms.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, powerful amplification reflecting the remarkable sub-0.0003% distortion figure - this level of measured performance across a genuinely wide impedance range means the S17 Pro EVO handles both sensitive and demanding headphones with real authority.
Pairing
The substantial power across 32, 300 and 600 ohm loads means the S17 Pro EVO handles virtually any headphone impedance directly, from sensitive in-ear monitors through demanding high-impedance designs.
Alternatives
Aune's broader amplifier and DAC catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same measurably excellent engineering philosophy. 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
S17 Pro EVO
Maximum Power, 32 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
2050
Maximum Power, 50 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 300 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
235
Maximum Power, 600 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
117
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
80000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
THD (% at 1V RMS, 300 ohms)
0.0003
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
115
IMD (%, CCIR, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Crosstalk (dB, 20Hz-20KHz, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Output Impedance (Ohms)
200
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
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