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Overview

The Pathos Aurium is a high-end, superior quality headphone preamplifier. It is capable of powering the most demanding headphones and offers an exceptional listening experience.

Design and Finish

The Pathos Aurium is a premium headphone preamp with an elegant and refined design. It is crafted with superior quality materials and offers a polished finish. The brushed aluminum housing is both sturdy and lightweight. The control knobs are made of solid aluminum and provide a quality feel.

Sound Quality

The Pathos Aurium delivers exceptional sound quality thanks to its Class A amplification and hybrid tube/transistor design. It is able to reproduce the most subtle nuances of music with great precision. The frequency response is wide and the total harmonic distortion is very low. The sound is clear, detailed, and warm.

Usage

The Pathos Aurium is easy to use. After a short warm-up period, it is ready to operate. It is compatible with headphones from 16 to 1000 Ohms. The control knobs are simple and intuitive. The headphone preamp is also equipped with an RCA input to connect other audio sources.

Customer Reviews

Customers are unanimous: the Pathos Aurium Noir is an exceptional high-end headphone preamplifier. Reviews are glowing, highlighting the exceptional sound quality, elegant design, and polished finish. Customers also appreciate the ease of use and compatibility with a wide range of headphones.

Technical Specifications

Architecture

  • Class A amplification
  • Hybrid tubes/transistors
  • Tubes: 2 × double triode E88CC
  • For headphones from 16 to 1000 Ω
  • Output power: 3.6 W at 32 Ω

Audio Performance

  • Maximum voltage
    • Unbalanced input: 6.4 V RMS
    • Balanced input: 3.2 V + 3.2 V RMS
  • Output impedance: < 0.5 Ω
  • Maximum output level: 7 V RMS
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz - 80 kHz
  • Total harmonic distortion: < 0.1%

Connectivity

  • Inputs: 1 balanced XLR, 3 RCA
  • Outputs: 1 TAPE balanced XLR, 1 RCA
  • Headphone: 1 6.35 mm jack

Physical Characteristics

  • Power supply voltage: 90-250 V, 50-60 Hz
  • Power consumption: 30 W
  • External power supply unit
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 60 × 230 mm
  • Weight: 3 kg

User reviews

Sami

Sounds smooth, harmonic and organic while being rich in details - a great match for Audeze LCD-3. A little minus for tape out connection - while it's connected to an integrated amp, sound gets distorted in Aurium hence the connection cannot be used.

Comment from May 18, 2026 — Experience from May 07, 2026

Jean

Wonderful little headphone amp. Sources: EVERSOLO DMP A10 or INNUOS Zen Mini. Headphones used: MEZE 109 pro, GRADO GS2000 e, GRADO RS2e, FOSTEX TH 610. This little hybrid amp works beautifully with these different headphones and allows each one to fully express itself. The highly detailed DAC of the A10 brings out a multitude of details and offers a spectacular soundstage. The Zen is more reserved, delivers a more analog-like sound, but is certainly more relaxing for long listening sessions.
This amp has only one 6.35 input, but that’s not a dealbreaker given how much it enhances good recordings. On the other hand, it is unforgiving with poor-quality masters.
A highly recommended purchase. Home Ciné Solutions is always top-notch when it comes to offering great products at competitive prices.

Comment from July 22, 2025 — Experience from July 11, 2025

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Merveilleux petit ampli casque. Sources EVERSOLO DMP A10 ou INNUOS Zen Mini. Casques utilisés MEZE 109 pro, GRADO GS2000 e, GRADO RS2e, FOSTEX TH 610. Ce petit ampli Hybride fonctionne à merveille avec ces différents casques et permet à chaque casque de s’exprimer pleinement. Le DAC très fouillé de A10 fait ressortir une multitude de détails et offre une scène sonore spectaculaire. Le Zen est plus réservé, offre une restitution plus de type analogique mais certainement plus reposante pour de longues séances d’écoutes.
Cet ampli ne possède qu’une seule entrée 6,35 mais cela n’est pas rédhibitoire tellement il magnifie les bons enregistrements. Par contre il est impitoyable pour les masters de piètre qualité.
Un achat hautement recommandable. Home Ciné Solutions est toujours au top pour offrir de beaux produits à des tarifs concurrentiels.

Christophe

High-quality manufacturing, a natural sound barely "warmed up" by the tubes.
Used with an Eversolo DAC and Kenerton Vali headphones, pure bliss.
Very good value for the price.

Comment from December 14, 2023 — Experience from December 02, 2023

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Qualité de fabrication de haut niveau, un son naturel à peine "réchauffé" par les tubes.
Utilisé avec un Dac Eversolo et des casques Kenerton Vali, que du bonheur.
Très bon rapport qualité / prix.
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  • GTIN / EAN: 5055789045051
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