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Audio GD C2 Headphone Amplifier Audio-GD C2 - a nice transparent headamp / preamp with plenty of power for most headphones. Also supports ACSS interconnects (http://www.audio-gd.com/audio/ACSS.htm). The amp has been recapped with Nichicon KA caps (top of their audio tier) for lower noise, darker background, more detail. Details at http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/C-2new/C2.2EN_Use.htm See also my other ads for AKG Q701 headphones and mini-XLR cables with significant discount for bundling. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Paypal, PayID, EFT, Cash Region/State: (WA) Western Austr
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Audio-gd, a high-end Chinese audio brand, traces its origins to over two decades of operation, with products like the DAC-19 now marking a tenth anniversary. Founded and led by Mr. He Qinghua, a First Prize winner in the National Semiconductor (USA) Audio competition, the company has built its heritage on innovative engineering from China, emphasizing proprietary technologies such as the ACSS (Audio-gd Current Signal System) for current-domain signal transmission.
The brand specializes in two-channel hi-fi components, including DACs renowned for R2R ladder converters, preamplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and balanced designs in its flagship Master and HE series. These products incorporate advanced features like regenerative power supplies, positioning Audio-gd as a purveyor of digital-to-analog converters and amplification solutions rather than speakers, turntables, or headphones.
Audio-gd holds a strong niche in the high-end market, celebrated for exceptional price-to-performance ratios that deliver refined, silent soundscapes—earning multiple Qobuzism awards for standout models. Boutique appeal draws discerning buyers seeking value-driven excellence over mainstream luxury pricing, with a reputation for technical prowess that shocks even seasoned audiophiles.
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