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title: "V3 Tube Headphone Amplifier EQ Equalizer"
brand: "bravo audio"
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# 28dB Gain, Low Noise 24V DC Safe Power 3-Band Graphic EQ V3 Tube Headphone Amplifier EQ Equalizer

**Brand:** bravo audio
**Price:** € 24.82
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your headphone game with tube-powered warmth and precision EQ — don’t just listen, experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** V3 Tube Headphone Amplifier EQ Equalizer by bravo audio
- **How much does it cost?** € 24.82 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- bravo audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bravo audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Warm Russian Tube Sound:** Experience rich, authentic warmth with the premium EH 6922 tube—your music’s soul reborn.
- • **Precision 3-Band Graphic EQ:** Tailor your sound effortlessly with passive EQ sliders for a personalized audio signature.
- • **Ultra-Low Noise Performance:** Enjoy crystal-clear playback with a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 90dB—hear every detail.
- • **Affordable Audiophile Quality:** Get premium tube-driven sound without breaking the bank—built to last and impress.
- • **Safe & Efficient 24V DC Input:** Operate confidently with a stable, low-voltage power supply designed for longevity and safety.

## Overview

The Bravo Audio V3 Tube Headphone Amplifier combines a rare Russian EH 6922 tube with a 3-band passive graphic equalizer, delivering warm, powerful sound with ultra-low noise. Powered by a safe 24V DC input, it offers 28dB gain and a wide frequency response (10Hz-60kHz) in a compact, durable design. Perfect for discerning listeners seeking affordable audiophile-grade headphone amplification with customizable tonal control.

## Description

First time for sale in the U.S from authorized bravo audio distributor.Warm powerful Tube sound Russian EH 6922 with 3 Band Graphic Equalizer, Passive EQ employed/very low noise, 24V DC input, safe voltage. Affordable price regarding competitive units and built to last. This is the new Bravo Audio "BRAVO 3" CLASS A TUBE DRIVEN HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH EQ CONTROL! Bravo Audio has been making some waves with their line of Tube powered line headphone amps as well as the Tube powered guitar Booster (please see my other posts for other Bravo Audio offerings). Bravo Audio gives you the warmth of a tube in a unique little package. Bravo Audio has been talked about in Audiophile blogs and forums recently and this offering is for the Bravo 3 which features an 12AU7 Russian EH 6922 Tube along with a Graphic slide EQ section and other performance features normally found in much more expensive Audio products. In this age of MP3's and compressed digital music files, a lot of what the artist intended you to hear from the original master tapes on have been lost with thin sound replications of the original sound. With the warmth and power of the tube driven Bravo Audio lineup, many of these lost frequencies will come to life through a good pair of headphones to match it with. Hear what you have been missing in your favorite music! Very cool little unit! Features: Russian EH 6922 Tube Amplifier. Sweet powerful Tube sound. 3 Band Graphic Equalizier. Passive EQ employed. Very Low Noise. 24V DC input, Safe Voltage. Affordable price, Long Life. Technical specification: In Put Power: DC24V Input Sensitivity: 100mV Out-Put Impedance: 20~600 Ohm Gain: 28dB Freq. response: 10Hz-60KHz +/- 0.25dB Signal/Noise Ratio: >90dB Dynamic range: 84.6dBA(300 ohm) 89.8dBA(33 ohm) THD: 0.016%(300 ohm) 0.45%(33 ohm) IMD + Noise: 0.045(300 ohm) 0.42(33ohm) There is NO OP amp or IC in this circuit, which can introduce unexpected distortion to the sound. Great sounding little amp!

Review: Love this thing - I previously had a very early V1 and bought a Genelex Gold Lion tube for it. I liked it a lot but it broke. The build quality wasn't the best and some solder joints failed, eventually blowing the transistors. I replaced them once but the second time I decided it was time for a new one. I figured build quality should have improved by now, but even if not, it sounds so good that the price point almost makes it disposable... Well it seems quality has improved, which is nice. This amp sounds different to the V1 even with the same tube. I think the equalizer seems to boost the mid-range when it's all set to zero but hey, it has an equalizer, you can compensate for that! I did notice left and right channels are round the wrong way but that just might have been my unit (red and white inputs reversed). Easy to spot and fix but slightly unnecessary I guess. It is VERY quiet with no input signal (no hiss), which is good. It can drive even low efficiency headphones well too. I never hear external noise because of the lack of shielding so I think that criticism is invalid after five years experience with one of these. The heat syncs get hot. It could use bigger ones, but it is what it is. The standard valve is still quiet and has good overall response but seems a little noisier than the Genelex and not quite so bright in the higher mid-range. I'm being pretty critical there though. Sound quality. Well, it's a very simple class A hybrid tube amplifier built with no power or heat compromise in mind, so what you get out is pretty much exactly what you put in, only bigger, and that is exactly what you want. I like the passive EQ feature but purists will not. they should buy a V1 and a better tube. As I mentioned, this will drive just about any common full sized headphone and let you get the best from them - there will be a huge difference between this and your built in iPhone amplifier or cheap solid state unit just because your headphones will be driven properly. The fact this has a tube is a bonus really and it will let you try different tubes (tube rolling) so you can decide if there's any difference between them or if the emperor just bought a new suit. Personally I think the difference is more than enough to justify some tube prices but it is fun finding out for yourself if you agree. You can use some of the cheaper tubes on the market just to see before you go spending $200 on a NOS 1951 Western Electric or the like. Overall, at this price point, you cannot go wrong for a good headphone amplifier, tube or not, I love it.
Review: Great deal, and comes with a nice 6922 tube. Not the most powerful or refined, and a gateway to spending. You've been warned! :) - Don't buy this! It will make you spend more and more on headphones, DACs, cords, and amps, both solid state and tube! It demands friends! Since buying this cheap little gateway drug of an amp, I broke down and bought a Darkvoice and a SMSL SAP-VI ($48 delivered!), and 2 sets of $200 headphones. I'm trying to stay 'cheap' but this little guy is getting too expensive! I obviously got the bug. This little guy does sound great! It's not the most powerful amp ever (one reason you'll feel the urge to upgrade). It pushes my Fostex T50RP Mk3's and AKG K7XX's 'OK'. It can get loud, but not ear-bleed loud, and on quiet or demanding tracks it runs out of volume knob or clarity. This is why I bought those other 2 amps - this thing made me want to compare it to a super powerful solid state amp and a decent full-tube amp! How did it this happen... This amp adds warmth/brightness without getting shrill. I notice instruments I hadn't before, like violins and harpsichords. Lindsey Stirling's violin sounds amazing on it. If a track does get too brassy, lowering the mid slider a tiny bit does help. I'm surprised it can make the mids so much brighter without being harsh. Is that tube magic or just the rest of the amp? Who knows. It does seem to remove a bit of the bass, for me, which isn't the greatest. You can compensate with the EQ - I either leave them at full or lower the middle slider one mark. As this is a passive EQ, neutral is the top of the slider range - that detail should be in the instructions or they could just printed a '0' on the panel next to the appropriate slider mark. I find it much more enjoyable to listen to than the Schitt Fulla 2 amp I'm testing, which to me sounds fairly dead and lifeless. Maybe the Fulla is more accurate/neutral, and I could use an EQ or VST to make it sound warmer, but for now I've been using the Fulla as a DAC for the V3. The Bravo has a bit more power than the Fulla 2, which runs on USB. Now for the cons: The V3 will easily distort when pushed. All amps have limits. I got the SMSL sAp VI for more power, which the Fostex T50RP3's demand. It also seems cheaply built - even more than a DIY kit should be - little things like the side RCA inputs not lining up and the caps being soldered in lopsided, etc. That looks bad. I could probably fix those with a soldering iron, if it was worth it. I'd love if the inputs were on the back, but especially not on the front (yuck!). It could also use a bigger volume knob, though the pot is not scratchy and seems OK (it does have a bit of imbalance at low volume, which is to be expected). The volume knob is tiny and smooth, and can be hard to turn (I might wrap it with a rubber band for a sexy tactile feel). It's also hard to see the little indicator detent. Let me get out my sharpie... The biggest issue is that the mosfets and voltage regulators really do get insanely hot. It's just nuts. I can't imagine this thing lasting years, though I've left it on for several days straight and it plays fine. It draws 9.2W all the time, no matter what you play or what volume you set. As a class A amp, it's having a full-blast dance party whenever it's on! This always-on design really demands a better/bigger cooling solution. Yes that'd add cost which must be taken into account - so why not also use better mosfets too. Would cost more than $0.50 per unit? Hmm. The only reason I may not keep is that it's hard to use in even a semi portable fashion, like next to the bed. It has open sides and runs so hot I don't want to run it semi-supervised or in the dark. One drop to the floor and it could be over. If you do like this amp or the V1/V2 sister amps but want it to be more refined and durable, try the Bravo Ocean. The Ocean drops the EQ, but adds an RCA (variable) pre-out and about $24 to the price. And it has better ergos all around, with the jacks all on the proper sides of the device (headphones, volume, and power switch on the front, inputs/outputs/power cord on the back). It It uses the cheaper and more plentiful 12AU7 tube, where the V3 needs the 6922. They're both good tubes, but the V3 comes with an EH tube which I believe is superior to the Shuguang in the Bravo. So while the Bravo may be harder to mod, but runs cooler and is better shielded from the environment, impacts, and random RF interference. As a final note - RF noise hasn't been a problem at all for me - just don't put your phone inches from it. That affect all amps/devices to various degrees.

## Features

- Warm powerful tube sound with Russian EH 6922
- 3 Band graphic equalizer
- Passive EQ employed/very low noise
- 24V DC input, safe voltage
- Affordable price regarding competitive units and built to last

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00A2QKUES |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (80) |
| Date First Available | August 19, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Item model number | V3 |
| Manufacturer | Bravo Audio |
| Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 5.4 x 4.5 inches |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this thing
*by M***J on January 27, 2015*

I previously had a very early V1 and bought a Genelex Gold Lion tube for it. I liked it a lot but it broke. The build quality wasn't the best and some solder joints failed, eventually blowing the transistors. I replaced them once but the second time I decided it was time for a new one. I figured build quality should have improved by now, but even if not, it sounds so good that the price point almost makes it disposable... Well it seems quality has improved, which is nice. This amp sounds different to the V1 even with the same tube. I think the equalizer seems to boost the mid-range when it's all set to zero but hey, it has an equalizer, you can compensate for that! I did notice left and right channels are round the wrong way but that just might have been my unit (red and white inputs reversed). Easy to spot and fix but slightly unnecessary I guess. It is VERY quiet with no input signal (no hiss), which is good. It can drive even low efficiency headphones well too. I never hear external noise because of the lack of shielding so I think that criticism is invalid after five years experience with one of these. The heat syncs get hot. It could use bigger ones, but it is what it is. The standard valve is still quiet and has good overall response but seems a little noisier than the Genelex and not quite so bright in the higher mid-range. I'm being pretty critical there though. Sound quality. Well, it's a very simple class A hybrid tube amplifier built with no power or heat compromise in mind, so what you get out is pretty much exactly what you put in, only bigger, and that is exactly what you want. I like the passive EQ feature but purists will not. they should buy a V1 and a better tube. As I mentioned, this will drive just about any common full sized headphone and let you get the best from them - there will be a huge difference between this and your built in iPhone amplifier or cheap solid state unit just because your headphones will be driven properly. The fact this has a tube is a bonus really and it will let you try different tubes (tube rolling) so you can decide if there's any difference between them or if the emperor just bought a new suit. Personally I think the difference is more than enough to justify some tube prices but it is fun finding out for yourself if you agree. You can use some of the cheaper tubes on the market just to see before you go spending $200 on a NOS 1951 Western Electric or the like. Overall, at this price point, you cannot go wrong for a good headphone amplifier, tube or not, I love it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great deal, and comes with a nice 6922 tube. Not the most powerful or refined, and a gateway to spending. You've been warned! :)
*by J***S on November 2, 2017*

Don't buy this! It will make you spend more and more on headphones, DACs, cords, and amps, both solid state and tube! It demands friends! Since buying this cheap little gateway drug of an amp, I broke down and bought a Darkvoice and a SMSL SAP-VI ($48 delivered!), and 2 sets of $200 headphones. I'm trying to stay 'cheap' but this little guy is getting too expensive! I obviously got the bug. This little guy does sound great! It's not the most powerful amp ever (one reason you'll feel the urge to upgrade). It pushes my Fostex T50RP Mk3's and AKG K7XX's 'OK'. It can get loud, but not ear-bleed loud, and on quiet or demanding tracks it runs out of volume knob or clarity. This is why I bought those other 2 amps - this thing made me want to compare it to a super powerful solid state amp and a decent full-tube amp! How did it this happen... This amp adds warmth/brightness without getting shrill. I notice instruments I hadn't before, like violins and harpsichords. Lindsey Stirling's violin sounds amazing on it. If a track does get too brassy, lowering the mid slider a tiny bit does help. I'm surprised it can make the mids so much brighter without being harsh. Is that tube magic or just the rest of the amp? Who knows. It does seem to remove a bit of the bass, for me, which isn't the greatest. You can compensate with the EQ - I either leave them at full or lower the middle slider one mark. As this is a passive EQ, neutral is the top of the slider range - that detail should be in the instructions or they could just printed a '0' on the panel next to the appropriate slider mark. I find it much more enjoyable to listen to than the Schitt Fulla 2 amp I'm testing, which to me sounds fairly dead and lifeless. Maybe the Fulla is more accurate/neutral, and I could use an EQ or VST to make it sound warmer, but for now I've been using the Fulla as a DAC for the V3. The Bravo has a bit more power than the Fulla 2, which runs on USB. Now for the cons: The V3 will easily distort when pushed. All amps have limits. I got the SMSL sAp VI for more power, which the Fostex T50RP3's demand. It also seems cheaply built - even more than a DIY kit should be - little things like the side RCA inputs not lining up and the caps being soldered in lopsided, etc. That looks bad. I could probably fix those with a soldering iron, if it was worth it. I'd love if the inputs were on the back, but especially not on the front (yuck!). It could also use a bigger volume knob, though the pot is not scratchy and seems OK (it does have a bit of imbalance at low volume, which is to be expected). The volume knob is tiny and smooth, and can be hard to turn (I might wrap it with a rubber band for a sexy tactile feel). It's also hard to see the little indicator detent. Let me get out my sharpie... The biggest issue is that the mosfets and voltage regulators really do get insanely hot. It's just nuts. I can't imagine this thing lasting years, though I've left it on for several days straight and it plays fine. It draws 9.2W all the time, no matter what you play or what volume you set. As a class A amp, it's having a full-blast dance party whenever it's on! This always-on design really demands a better/bigger cooling solution. Yes that'd add cost which must be taken into account - so why not also use better mosfets too. Would cost more than $0.50 per unit? Hmm. The only reason I may not keep is that it's hard to use in even a semi portable fashion, like next to the bed. It has open sides and runs so hot I don't want to run it semi-supervised or in the dark. One drop to the floor and it could be over. If you do like this amp or the V1/V2 sister amps but want it to be more refined and durable, try the Bravo Ocean. The Ocean drops the EQ, but adds an RCA (variable) pre-out and about $24 to the price. And it has better ergos all around, with the jacks all on the proper sides of the device (headphones, volume, and power switch on the front, inputs/outputs/power cord on the back). It It uses the cheaper and more plentiful 12AU7 tube, where the V3 needs the 6922. They're both good tubes, but the V3 comes with an EH tube which I believe is superior to the Shuguang in the Bravo. So while the Bravo may be harder to mod, but runs cooler and is better shielded from the environment, impacts, and random RF interference. As a final note - RF noise hasn't been a problem at all for me - just don't put your phone inches from it. That affect all amps/devices to various degrees.

### ⭐ Static noise after a few hours of use
*by R***. on May 5, 2014*

the sound is good, I really enjoyed it after a few days, the warm sound that you wanted from a tube amp is there. Problem is it started to gain static noise after a few hours of use. Now I can barely use it

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