AUDIO DEVICE
Studio Monitor Controller with Headphone Amp Front-Panel
Specifications
| Category | Preamp |
|---|---|
| Brand | Studio Reference |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Power source | Linear Ps |
| DAC chip | n/a |
| Amp topology | Class AB |
| Output power @ 32Ω | 1100 mW |
| Output power @ 300Ω | 420 mW |
| Output impedance | 0.6 Ω |
| SNR | 118 dB |
| THD | 0.0008 % |
| MQA support | no |
| Price (USD) | $799 |
| Release year | 2022 |
Overview
Active monitor controller designed for desktop near-field monitor systems. Balanced XLR inputs and outputs, two-set speaker switching with trim per output, dimmable mono/dim/cut buttons, and a front-panel headphone amplifier with both 6.35 mm single-ended and 4-pin XLR balanced outputs.
The headphone amp section delivers 1,100 mW into 32 Ω and 420 mW into 300 Ω — credible standalone performance, not just a courtesy jack. Output impedance is 0.6 Ω.
The right monitoring controller for a studio desk running active near-field monitors. Talkback / cue routing and 0.5 dB-step relay-attenuator volume control.
Output jacks
Recommended pairings
Closed-Back Dynamic Studio Monitor Headphone
80Ω · dynamic
Reference Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone — Studio Flagship
32Ω · planar-magnetic
Frequently asked questions
What headphones pair well with Studio Monitor Controller with Headphone Amp Front-Panel?
Studio Monitor Controller with Headphone Amp Front-Panel delivers approximately 1100 mW into 32Ω and 420 mW into 300Ω with an output impedance of 0.6 Ω. That makes it well-matched to demanding planar headphones and high-sensitivity IEMs alike.