Introducing Soul 170HA: The World's FIRST KT170 Headphone Amplifier

Introducing Soul 170HA: The World's FIRST KT170 Headphone Amplifier Cayin, August 22, 2024

Introducing the Cayin Soul 170HA—the world's first headphone amplifier powered by the KT170 vacuum tube. This bold and groundbreaking design delivers unparalleled power, with the KT170 at its power tube, the Soul 170HA combines unprecedented power with exceptional finesse, driving even the MOST demanding headphones with ease.

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