{"product_id":"ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card","title":"iBasso AMP16 Amplifier Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iBasso AMP16 is a hybrid tube and solid-state amplifier card for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ibasso-dx340-flagship-digital-audio-player\"\u003eiBasso DX340\u003c\/a\u003e, built to bring out the best of the player’s 1-bit DSD DAC. Two Raytheon JAN6418 tubes give a sweet, warm sound in Tube mode, a Class AB circuit offers more resolution and dynamics, and with the DX340 running from its 12V input it delivers up to 2,000mW per channel balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791389131\" alt=\"iBasso AMP16 dual JAN6418 tube amp card for the DX340\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-tiles.jpg?v=1791389137\" alt=\"iBasso AMP16 features at a glance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual JAN6418 tubes on a 22.5V anode supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two Raytheon JAN6418 directly heated tubes are known for their small size, low power use and very stable operation. Where most portable tube designs run them from 9V or 12V, the AMP16 gives them a dedicated 22.5V anode supply for more headroom, so they work at their best, with a warm, relaxed and velvety “tube flavour”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-tubes.jpg?v=1791389143\" alt=\"Raytheon JAN6418 tubes and 22.5V anode supply of the iBasso AMP16\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTube or Class AB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch between the two output modes at any time: Tube mode is sweet and warm, while Class AB gives more resolution and an excellent dynamic range. Around the tubes sit four Texas Instruments high-performance dual op-amps and four BUF634A buffers, with carefully chosen capacitors, in a compact card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-modes.jpg?v=1791389148\" alt=\"Tube and Class AB output modes of the iBasso AMP16\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-parts.jpg?v=1791389154\" alt=\"TI dual op-amps and BUF634A buffers in the iBasso AMP16\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-diagram.jpg?v=1791389159\" alt=\"iBasso AMP16 block diagram\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2,000mW per channel with 12V DC-IN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the AMP15, the AMP16 supports the DX340’s 12V DC input (power supply sold separately). On it, each channel delivers 2,000mW into 32Ω from the 4.4mm balanced output, enough for hard-to-drive dynamic and planar headphones and even 300Ω full-size models, while still suiting in-ear monitors. On battery it gives 1,000mW per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-power.jpg?v=1791389163\" alt=\"2000mW output with 12V DC-IN on the iBasso AMP16\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaming tube noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100-step JRC hardware volume control adjusts the volume and also reduces the tubes’ potential noise, for a quieter background. iBasso matches every pair of JAN6418s by hand on an Audio Precision APx555 analyser for consistent SINAD, which limits production to at most 50 pairs a day, and hangs the tubes in PORON material to absorb shock and reduce microphonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-jrc.jpg?v=1791389169\" alt=\"JRC hardware volume control of the iBasso AMP16\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-apx.jpg?v=1791389174\" alt=\"Tube matching with an Audio Precision APx555\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-poron.jpg?v=1791389180\" alt=\"PORON tube suspension in the iBasso AMP16\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass AB, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.3Vrms (super gain) \/ 6.0Vrms (high) · 2,000mW + 2,000mW @ 32Ω (12V DC-IN), 1,000mW + 1,000mW (battery) · THD+N −117dB · SNR and dynamic range 122dB · 10Hz–40kHz ±0.5dB · crosstalk −120dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass AB, 3.5mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1Vrms \/ 3.0Vrms · 500mW + 500mW @ 32Ω (12V DC-IN), 260mW + 260mW (battery) · THD+N −108dB · SNR and dynamic range 120dB · crosstalk −117dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5Vrms \/ 4.6Vrms · 1,500mW + 1,500mW @ 32Ω (12V DC-IN), 660mW + 660mW (battery) · 20Hz–40kHz ±1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube, 3.5mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75Vrms \/ 2.3Vrms · 400mW + 400mW @ 32Ω (12V DC-IN), 150mW + 150mW (battery) · 20Hz–40kHz ±1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Raytheon JAN6418 · 4 × TI dual op-amp · 4 × BUF634A · JRC 100-step volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiBasso DX340 (firmware V1.02.279 or later)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike any tube design, the AMP16 can show slight microphonics in Tube mode: tapping the case while music is paused can make a ringing sound, and a nearby phone may cause occasional interference. iBasso says neither is noticeable while music plays, and neither happens in Class AB mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe DX340 and its 12V DC-IN power supply are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: AMP16 card, screwdriver and spare screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card-photo-photo.jpg?v=1791389185\" alt=\"iBasso AMP16 amplifier card\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iBasso","offers":[{"title":"TITANIUM","offer_id":57117435789699,"sku":"IBASSOAMP16-TITANIUM","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_fe9e8bd6-4cc2-46d8-82b2-d5a47c2b8163.jpg?v=1767212718","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/ibasso-amp16-amplifier-card","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}