{"product_id":"apos-gremlin-headphone-amp-class-a-fully-balanced-tube-hybrid","title":"Apos Gremlin Headphone Amp — Class A, Fully-Balanced Tube Hybrid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Gremlin: Apos's compact Class A, fully-balanced tube headphone amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gremlin is a compact, beastly-sounding headphone amplifier that pairs a Class A buffer with a hybrid tube design. With 1250 mW of output at 32 ohms, it has enough muscle to drive a broad range of headphones while keeping a warm, musical character. Its small, minimalist chassis hides a big-sounding personality, delivering lush mids and rich harmonic texture without overwhelming the rest of your desktop setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid warmth and precision come from the blend of tubes and transistors. The pre-amp stage uses vacuum tubes to flood the signal with harmonics, while the solid-state elements preserve detail. The result can feel both intimate and expansive, depending on your source and headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced design for cleaner signal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gremlin uses a fully-balanced architecture from input to output. Balanced XLR inputs and balanced 4.4 mm \/ 4-pin outputs help reduce hum and crosstalk, which is especially helpful with sensitive headphones or high-end rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey specs include a low noise floor of 100 dB and strong channel separation of 104 dB. It supports headphones from 8 ohms up to 600 ohms, making it a versatile desktop amplifier for many setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTube pairing and swap potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the box you get a matched pair of Ray Tubes CORE 12AU7, chosen to deliver signature tube warmth. The Gremlin also supports 12AU7 or 6922 tubes, new or vintage, so you can roll tubes to tailor the texture and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who love experimentation, consider upgrading to the SELECT version to access both matched pairs and a broader range of tonal options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy readers choose the Gremlin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-world listening notes emphasize engaging tonal balance, detailed mids, and a sense of space in the soundstage. The compact form factor makes it a practical companion on a desk or in a small home studio. It’s designed to be a flexible starting point for exploring tube texture without a high price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass A operation provides a consistent signal path with minimal switching distortion, according to design goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-balanced interface helps keep interference low for clear, precise playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwap-friendly tube compatibility invites listening experimentation and tonal shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide headphone compatibility covers a large impedance range for most headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that while the Gremlin aims to offer a refined listening experience, results depend on the rest of your chain and headphones. This description highlights possibilities rather than guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is the Gremlin a speaker or guitar amp?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Gremlin is a dedicated headphone amplifier for desktop setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I swap tubes and use 6922 tubes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. It supports 12AU7 and 6922 tubes for swapping textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Apos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699377340570,"sku":"B0DZF2K4WJ","price":186.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9596\/1757\/files\/apos-gremlin-front-view.jpg?v=1791446346","url":"https:\/\/nexoltic.com\/products\/apos-gremlin-headphone-amp-class-a-fully-balanced-tube-hybrid","provider":"Nexoltic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}