Rupert Neve Designs
Rupert Neve Designs - RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier
Rupert Neve Designs - RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier
Rupert Neve Designs - RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier
24V Stereo Headphone Amplifier with +4dBu Line, RCA, and 1/8" Stereo Inputs
Please allow 7-10 days for delivery
Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or just listening to music, your headphone amplifier is as important to the final sound quality as your headphones – yet the world is full of headphone amps with compromised sonics, headroom, and power. To address these shortcomings, Rupert and his team at Rupert Neve Designs have developed the RNHP.
Based on the headphone output circuit in the 5060 Centerpiece Desktop Mixer, the RNHP is a dedicated 24V reference-quality headphone amplifier with specifically-calibrated +4dBu balanced line, unbalanced RCA and 3.5mm (1/8”) inputs, housed in a rugged VESA-mountable steel chassis. With effortless, wide-open sonic performance and the ability to drive any pair of headphones without compromise, the RNHP allows you to perform, mix and enjoy your music with a new level of clarity.
DEDICATED VS INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS
For much equipment, the headphone output is an afterthought. Most products with integrated headphone amps have large feature sets, small footprints, and relatively low price points. This leads to comprised power and audio quality of the headphone amplifier itself, which can lead to a number of issues in real world usage such as low headroom, unreliable performance, and a lack of focus.
The RNHP was made to accomplish one simple purpose: making any headphones sound their best. As a dedicated design, the RNHP is tailored to deliver extremely high quality, powerful amplification, with precise calibration for any source input. This exceptional level of quality can be the difference that inspires an artist to give their best performance, lets an engineer make better choices in mic and placement, gives a mix engineer reliable translation of EQ and dynamics adjustments, or lets a music listener appreciate the full depth and detail of a recording.
SPECIALLY-CALIBRATED INPUTS FOR ALL OF YOUR DEVICES
In addition to being able to drive a wide variety of headphones without sacrificing performance, the RNHP is also capable of receiving a wide array of signals with its 3 inputs, calibrated for optimum level and impedance.
Here are some common device examples: Input A: +4dBu Line (XLR or TRS) Devices
- Studio Audio Interfaces (Line or Monitor Out) * Headphone Mixers (Line Output or HP Out)
- Mixing Consoles (Line, Aux or Monitor Out) * Professional Turntable Mixers (Line or Monitor)
- Professional Stereo Digital to Analog Converter
- Professional Cameras * Studio Monitor Controllers
Input B: RCA Devices
- CD / DVD Players * Stereo Tuners
- Preamplified Turntables * Prosumer Recording Devices / Cameras
Input C: 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Devices
- Mobile Phones * Portable Music Players
- Computers * DSLR Cameras
- Handheld Recording Devices
- Any 3.5mm headphone output
VESA-MOUNTABLE DESIGN
The RNHP is designed for mounting with any VESA 100 compatible mount. These may include pole mounts, wall mounts, table mounts, or articulating arm mounts. These mounts can help to ensure the RNHP is always in the perfect position.
MULTIPLE-LINE FEED
In some situations where you only have one set of outputs but need to simultaneously feed the RNHP and another device such as speakers, a second headphone amplifier, or a 2-track recorder, we recommend using splitter cables from the Left and Right line outputs to feed both devices from the same stereo pair.
STL Audio is the authorised NZ distributor for Rupert Neve Designs.
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Love it
This is the real deal, folks. I came to this from a JDS Atom which is perfectly competent but sounds dry and 2 dimensional compared to the RNHP. The RNHP has clearly been carefully tuned to sound as good as possible by people who know what they are doing. It sounds sweet and musical and it is the kind of component that makes you want to revisit your music collection and stay up late listening.
It is not perfect, there is a thump heard through headphones when you turn it on and off, the on off switch is on the back and the leds on the front are very bright indeed. I don't really care though, this is a keeper.
The RNHP is very well reviewed and very well respected in the headfi community.
Great service from STL Pro audio, very nice to deal with, thank you.