HIFIMAN GOLDENWAVE PRELUDE – Fully Balanced Class A Headphone Amplifier

Key Features at a Glance

• Fully balanced Class A MOS-FET amplifier circuit
• High current output for demanding headphones
• Fully discrete architecture with balanced conversion
• Premium ALPS potentiometer for precise channel balance
• Ultra-low distortion: THD 0.0009%
• High output power: up to 10W @ 32Ω (balanced)
• Balanced & single-ended inputs/outputs
• OLED display with input/output/gain control
• Solid aluminum chassis for vibration isolation

Reference-Class Amplification for Audiophiles

The HIFIMAN Goldenwave Prelude is a flagship-level headphone amplifier engineered for ultimate precision, power, and sonic purity.

Built with a fully discrete Class A MOS-FET design, it delivers clean, accurate, and highly dynamic sound—perfect for audiophiles who demand uncompromising performance.

Fully Balanced Class A Circuit – Pure Signal Integrity

The Prelude features a fully balanced amplifier architecture with precise signal conversion.

This ensures:

• Maximum signal purity
• Reduced noise and distortion
• Accurate, lifelike sound reproduction

The independent pre-amplifier stage with Class A output provides natural timbre and exceptional clarity.

High Current Output – Drive Any Headphone

With powerful output capabilities, the Prelude effortlessly drives even the most demanding headphones, including flagship models like the HIFIMAN Susvara.

Balanced Output Power

• 10W @ 32Ω
• 6W @ 64Ω
• 2.5W @ 150Ω
• 1W @ 300Ω
• 560mW @ 600Ω

Enjoy:

• Strong dynamics
• Tight control
• Full-range performance

ALPS Potentiometer – Precision Volume Control

The high-quality ALPS potentiometer ensures:

• Perfect channel balance
• Smooth volume adjustment
• Accurate signal control

Low-Noise Power Supply – Clean & Stable Performance

The Prelude uses:

• High-power toroidal transformer
• Multi-channel, high-speed voltage regulation

Delivering:

• Stable power
• Minimal noise
• Enhanced sonic clarity

Fully Discrete Design – No Compromise Engineering

The fully discrete signal path:

• Eliminates unnecessary components
• Reduces distortion
• Improves transparency

Combined with a fully balanced protection circuit, it ensures safe and reliable operation.

Versatile Connectivity Options

Front Panel

• XLR 3-pin balanced output
• 4-pin XLR balanced output
• 4.4mm balanced output
• 6.35mm single-ended output
• OLED display
• Gain, input, and output selection

Rear Panel

• XLR balanced input
• RCA single-ended input
• XLR balanced pre-out
• RCA pre-out

Reference-Level Audio Performance

• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 50kHz (±1dB)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -113dB
• THD+N: 0.0009%

Experience exceptionally clean, detailed, and distortion-free sound.

Premium Build & Design

• Solid aluminum chassis for vibration control
• Dimensions: 330 × 56 × 260 mm
• Weight: 6.5kg
• Power Consumption: <50W

Experience True Flagship Amplification

The HIFIMAN Goldenwave Prelude delivers reference-grade amplification with unmatched precision, power, and musicality.