Lehmann Audio – Linear II – Headphone Amplifier & Pre-Amplifier

Lehmann Audio – Linear II – Headphone Amplifier & Pre-Amplifier

The Lehmann Audio Linear II is a reference-quality headphone amplifier and pre-amplifier engineered to elevate every detail of your listening experience. Handcrafted in Germany, the Linear II combines a dual-mono Class-A output stage with premium component selection to deliver exceptional clarity, dynamic precision, and a natural, highly transparent presentation. Its refined circuit design ensures a pure signal path with extremely low noise, making it an outstanding upgrade for critical listening, studio monitoring, and high-end headphone systems.

Designed to support a wide range of headphones, the Linear II features selectable gain settings of 0 dB, 10 dB, and 20 dB, allowing perfect optimization for high-sensitivity in-ear monitors as well as high-impedance full-size headphones up to 600 ohms. Two gold-plated Neutrik headphone outputs on the front panel allow either shared listening or convenient A/B headphone comparisons. When used as a pre-amplifier, the Linear II offers a clean, neutral analog output capable of driving active speakers, power amplifiers, and advanced desktop audio setups with exceptional control.

Every element of the Linear II is designed with audiophile-grade precision—from meticulously matched components to its noise-optimized internal layout. The amplifier produces a wide, three-dimensional soundstage with excellent imaging, tight bass articulation, and smooth, extended highs. For users seeking even greater performance, the Linear II is fully compatible with Lehmann’s optional PWX or PWX II external power supplies, which enhance depth, transparency, and microdynamic resolution.

Whether you're a music enthusiast, a professional creator, or an audiophile looking for a long-term reference amplifier, the Lehmann Audio Linear II delivers a level of refinement and musical engagement that transforms headphone listening. With its clean design, exceptional build quality, and unmistakable German engineering, the Linear II is a reliable, high-performance solution for any premium audio system.