Description

The beyerdynamic A 20 (716014) brings reference-level headphone amplification into a compact desktop unit, drawing its circuit design directly from the acclaimed A 2 amplifier. Its discrete output stage is engineered to comfortably power high-impedance headphones, delivering a sound that’s noticeably more open, dynamic, and precise than what you’d get from a typical amp or receiver headphone jack.

Build quality matches the sonic ambition. The chassis is brushed aluminum, chosen for its solidness and resistance to resonance, and an innovative construction keeps every screw hidden from view for a clean, uninterrupted exterior. Volume control runs through a genuine ALPS potentiometer, operated via a knob machined from solid aluminum — a small detail that reinforces the unit’s overall feel of durability.

On the connectivity side, a high-gain RCA input lets the A 20 pair easily with most source components, and a hard-wired RCA output allows the incoming signal to loop through without any measurable signal loss. Power comes from an internal supply fed by a detachable, included power cord, so there’s no external power brick adding noise or clutter to your setup.

Two people can share the listening experience directly, thanks to dual headphone jacks on the front panel — no splitter or adapter cable required.