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Lehmann Audio Linear SE Headphone Amplifier RRP A$3199. Top of the range German non-DAC reference version as used to showcase Sennheiser HD800 and other top headphones. Dual output at front and with multiple left and right channel settings underneath the unit. The cardboard sleeve is a bit worn as shown in pictures and there is a small loss of veneer on one rear side of the unit but otherwise in very good condition. Original printed manual is included and can include a basic power cord if wanted. Selling as I have several other units, two of which are inferior but adequate, and aesthetically I
Lehmann Audio's Linear SE remains a benchmark for neutral, detailed headphone amps, powering flagships like the HD800 with effortless control and low noise—still a top pick years after its run.
At AUD 790, this sits squarely as a fair deal in the used market, where clean examples typically trade between AUD 900-1,200, often with minor cosmetic dings pushing prices down from the original AUD 3,000+ RRP. A recent AUD 945 listing with veneer wear sets the benchmark. Before biting, verify the DIP-switch gain settings work flawlessly for both channels (common tweak point) and insist on the original manual plus power cord—many used units lack them, and confirm no hum from the regulated PSU, a rare but telltale age issue.
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Lehmann Audio traces its roots to 1988, when Norbert Lehmann, then a young sound engineering student and guitarist in Cologne, Germany, founded the company—initially under the name Entec—driven by a passion for faithful music reproduction. From his studies, Lehmann identified critical factors like power, signal-to-noise ratio, and low distortion as essentials for high-fidelity audio, shaping the brand's engineering philosophy from the outset.
The company specializes in a focused lineup of high-end components, renowned for headphone amplifiers such as the Linear, Studio/Stage series, and innovative models like the Drachenfels, alongside phono stages starting with the acclaimed Black Cube in 1995. It also offers power amplifiers, drawing technology from pro-audio applications, but eschews broader categories like speakers, turntables, DACs, or headphones.
Lehmann Audio holds a niche boutique position in the high-end hi-fi market, celebrated for its expert German engineering, award-winning performance, and consistent praise in international reviews. With over three decades of refinement, it appeals to discerning audiophiles seeking precise, distortion-free sound in compact, pro-grade separates.
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