{"product_id":"holoaudio-bliss-preamp-headamp","title":"Holo Audio Bliss Headphone \u0026 Pre-amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 16px; color: #111;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\nHoloAudio Bliss Balanced Headphone Amplifier \u0026amp; Preamplifier\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f7f7; border-left: 4px solid #111; padding: 18px 22px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Authorised HoloAudio Dealer for Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nAudiophile Shop Australia is an officially authorised Australian HoloAudio dealer, supplying genuine Australian stock backed by local support and a full \u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n✔ Fully discrete balanced headphone amplifier and preamplifier\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Exceptionally powerful output stage for demanding headphones\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Balanced and single-ended connectivity throughout\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Reference-level transparency with natural musicality\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Available in both Standard and KTE versions\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eHoloAudio Bliss\u003c\/strong\u003e represents years of research and development by Jeff Zhu and the HoloAudio team with a simple objective: create a headphone amplifier that excels in every area without compromise.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\nThe result is one of the finest headphone amplifiers available today, combining enormous power reserves, outstanding transparency, exceptional control, and a remarkably natural presentation that pairs equally well with sensitive IEMs and flagship headphones alike.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nWhy the Bliss Stands Out\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFully discrete balanced amplifier architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDesigned to drive everything from sensitive IEMs to flagship planar headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBalanced and single-ended input and output connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFunctions as both a reference headphone amplifier and premium preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtremely low noise floor and exceptional channel matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt and voiced to complement HoloAudio DACs perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\nSound Signature\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eBass\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe Bliss delivers exceptional bass authority and grip with outstanding control and texture. Even demanding planar magnetic headphones remain effortless and composed regardless of listening level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMidrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\nVocals are beautifully natural and lifelike with exceptional tonal density and realism. Instruments carry convincing body and presence without sounding artificially warm or coloured.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTreble\u003c\/strong\u003e\nTreble is smooth, refined, and highly resolving without harshness or fatigue. The Bliss extracts immense detail while maintaining a relaxed and effortless presentation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe Bliss produces a remarkably holographic presentation with excellent layering, image precision, and black background performance, allowing headphones to perform at their absolute best.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\nCompared Against Other Flagship Headphone Amplifiers\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs Burson Soloist 3X GT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Soloist GT is powerful and highly dynamic, however the Bliss offers greater refinement, lower noise floor, superior staging, and a more natural presentation. Vocals and acoustic instruments in particular benefit from the Bliss' more realistic timbre.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs Ferrum OOR + Hypsos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ferrum stack is highly resolving and energetic, but the Bliss presents music with greater ease, a larger soundstage, and superior tonal realism while maintaining exceptional detail retrieval.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs Niimbus US4+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Niimbus is an excellent amplifier with tremendous technical performance, however many listeners find the Bliss delivers a more engaging and organic presentation while matching or exceeding it in staging and transparency.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nConnectivity\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Panel Inputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBalanced XLR input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBalanced XLR preamplifier output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSingle-ended RCA input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-ended RCA preamplifier output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Panel Headphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBalanced 4-Pin XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e6.35mm single-ended headphone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm single-ended headphone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nAvailable Versions\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe standard Bliss already delivers exceptional performance and represents one of the finest headphone amplifiers available at any price.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2 KTE (Kitsune Tuned Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe flagship KTE version introduces a series of carefully selected upgrades designed to push the Bliss even further. These include dual 100VA custom flatwire O-Type transformers, replacement of all internal copper wiring with 1.5mm pure OCC silver wire, pure silver\/rhodium plated IEC faston connectors, a premium Red Nano graphene fuse, upgraded Audio Note Kaisei capacitors throughout the power supply, and exclusive Kitsune Tuned Edition branding including the solid copper Kitsune fox emblem.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nIn The Box\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eHoloAudio Bliss amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRMT-2 remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e3-year warranty covering parts and labour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo mains power cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nWho Is It For?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eOwners of flagship headphones such as Susvara, LCD-5, Elite, or Utopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eListeners seeking a true reference headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eUsers wanting both a premium headphone amplifier and preamplifier in one chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose wanting to build the ultimate HoloAudio digital front-end alongside the Spring 3 or May DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Holo Audio","offers":[{"title":"Level 2 KTE","offer_id":51515112915222,"sku":null,"price":6390.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Level 1","offer_id":51515112947990,"sku":null,"price":5690.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5304\/6345\/files\/KTEBliss-4.jpg?v=1783565170","url":"https:\/\/audiophileshop.com.au\/products\/holoaudio-bliss-preamp-headamp","provider":"Audiophile Shop AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}