High-End Headphone Amplifier for Professional Studio Use
Linear Pro – Precision and Power for Audiophile Sound
The Linear Pro headphone amplifier belongs to the elite class of high-end headphone amps designed specifically for professional studio applications. Based on our best-selling Linear, this handcrafted unit is tailored for the needs of audio engineers in recording and mastering studios. It has proven itself with outstanding performance and reliability in numerous broadcasting stations and professional audio environments.
If you often work in acoustically challenging spaces and need a reliable headphone amplifier for studio monitoring, the Linear Pro truly excels. This professional headphone amp is the Pro Audio version of our most popular model and helps you critically evaluate your recordings with absolute accuracy—independent of speakers, room acoustics, or ambient noise. It enables focused, fatigue-free work on the essentials: your music.
“What I hear through it is exactly what’s on the recording – and that’s exactly what I want.”
— Maarten de Boer, Mastering Engineer
Built for Accuracy – Trusted by Audio Professionals
With its exceptional circuit architecture and high-quality components, the Linear Pro audiophile headphone amplifier meets the highest demands of professional users. It offers ultra-low distortion, a highly linear sound signature, accurate spatial imaging, and outstanding transient response.
Thanks to its robust power, it easily drives even high-impedance or sensitivity-critical headphones. The Class A headphone amplifier output stage delivers clean, powerful signal reproduction. Gain can be individually adjusted per channel in 0 dB, 10 dB, and 20 dB steps—ideal for precise headphone level control in the studio.
The balanced headphone amplifier input is equipped with Neutrik XLR combo jacks, supporting both balanced and unbalanced signal sources. Two parallel headphone outputs allow for simultaneous use of matching headphones—perfect for collaborative work in mastering or mixing sessions.
“The Linear is phenomenal. A whole new world of headphone work!”
— Friedemann Tischmeyer, Mastering Engineer
Best Headphone Amp for Mixing and Mastering
Once you’ve used this precision headphone monitoring solution, you may find yourself using headphones more than ever. Thanks to its exceptionally balanced sound and fast transient response, the Linear Pro ensures fatigue-free sessions—even during long studio days.
The amplifier’s fine detail resolution allows for accurate work at lower monitoring volumes—perfect for preserving long-term hearing health while maintaining full concentration.
Technical Specifications – Linear Pro Headphone Amplifier
Input Impedance: 47 kOhm
Gain: Switchable – 0 / +10 / +18 / +20 dB
Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 35,000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 95 dB at 0 dB gain
Output Power: 200 mW @ 300 Ohm, 400 mW @ 60 Ohm
Output Impedance: 5 Ohm
Power Consumption: approx. 10 W
Inputs: 2x XLR-Combo (balanced)
Power Supply: Internal
Dimensions (W x H x D): 110 x 44 x 280 mm
Weight: 2.1 kg
Color: Black