Our take
Every other amplifier on Earth is a BMW, Mercedes, Audi or a Porsche...and then you get to the Monoprice 887 THX...no no, this is just a Formula One car. You're so far beyond most headphone amps reach! We bet you knew this and can't wait to get your hands on it. Finally, the long wait is over! by TechX - the official dealer of Monoprice in Malaysia, recognized and certified by Director of International Sales, Monoprice Inc.
"Both subjectively and objectively, the "Monolith by Monoprice THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier featuring THX AAA 887 Technology" (yes that is the official name) beats the Massdrop THX AAA 789. This is a type of a product you buy once and you are done." Amirm, Founder/ Admin audiosciencereview
Product details
The THX® Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA™) ensures the ultimate no compromise headphone audio experience by delivering the world's highest fidelity audio with infinitesimally low levels of noise and distortion. Use three different gain settings for optimal listening with sensitive IEMs and headphones. Capable of powering even the most demanding headphone, the Monolith™ by Monoprice™ THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier featuring THX AAA 887 Technology delivers an audio experience like no other.
THX: The World's Most Linear Amplifier Technology
The THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) ensures the ultimate no compromise headphone audio experience by delivering the world's highest fidelity audio with infinitesimally low levels of noise, distortion and power consumption.
Three Gain Settings
The amplifier features three different gain settings for optimal compatibility with all headphones. The lowest gain setting is the most appropriate for sensitive IEMs.
Balanced & Single-Ended Inputs
The amplifier features an XLR balanced input, plus 1/4" and 3.5mm single ended inputs to eliminate the need for adapters.
Tech specs
| Analog inputs | 1x Gold plated stereo 3-pin XLR 1x Gold plated stereo RCA |
| Outputs | 1x Gold plated 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS 1x Gold plated 3.5mm TRS 1x Gold plated 4-pin balanced XLR 1x Gold plated RCA pass-through |
| Frequency response | Balanced: 20Hz ~ 20kHz +0.01dB/-0.03dB Single-Ended: 10Hz ~ 50kHz +0.05dB/-0.15dB |
| Input impedance | 50 kΩ |
| Dimensions | 22.1 x 19.8 x 51cm |
BALANCED OUTPUT | |
| Output power (per channel) | 16 ohms: 8800mW <1% THD 32 ohms: 6000mW <1% THD 300 ohms: 700mW <1% THD 600 ohms: 350mW <1% THD |
| Total harmonic distortion | 16 ohms: 0.000022% -133dB @ 1mW 16 ohms: 0.000032% -130dB @ 100mW 32 ohms: 0.000010% -140dB @ 1mW 32 ohms: 0.000018% -135dB @ 100mW 300 ohms: 0.000007% -143dB @ 1mW 300 ohms: 0.000010% -140dB @ 100mW |
| Intermodular distortion | 300 ohms: 0.000045% SMPTE -127dB 70Hz ~ 7kHz 300 ohms: 0.000045% DFD -127dB 18kHz ~ 19kHz |
| Crosstalk | 300 ohms: 0.000045% 127dB |
| Noise (A weighted) | 1.6µV, potentiometer at nil |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 300 ohms: dB <1% THD |
| Gain | 0.66x , 2.0x, 6.6x (-4, +6, +16 dB), selectable using switch on front panel |
| Output impedance | <0.1 Ω |
SINGLE-ENDED OUTPUT | |
| Output power (per channel) | 16 ohms: 3200mW <1% THD 32 ohms: 1600mW <1% THD 300 ohms: 185mW <1% THD 600 ohms: 100mW <1% THD |
| Total harmonic distortion | 16 ohms: 0.000032% -130dB @ 1mW 16 ohms: 0.000035% -129dB @ 100mW 32 ohms: 0.000018% -135dB @ 1mW 32 ohms: 0.000020% -134dB @ 100mW 300 ohms: 0.000007% -143dB @ 1mW 300 ohms 0.000014% -137dB @ 100mW |
| Intermodular distortion | 300 ohms: 0.000045% SMPTE -127dB 70Hz ~ 7kHz 300 ohms: 0.000045% DFD -127dB 18kHz ~ 19kHz |
| Crosstalk | 300 ohms: 0.003162% -90dB |
| Noise (A weighted) | 0.9uV, potentiometer at nil |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 300 ohms: 138dB @ <1% THD |
| Gain | 0.33x, 1.0x, 3.3x (-10, 0, +10 dB) selectable with switch on front panel |
| Output impedance | <0.05 Ω |
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