Small-sized, headphone amp that creates warm tones. It’s built like a little tank, too. It’s also referred to as being one of the best headphone amp deals you can find today.

You may find that this amp lacks some definition.

This amp is reasonably priced and produces rich tones. Its size is so tiny, making portability a breeze. Moreover, it won’t take up too much room or look terrible on a desk. You may find it lacks some definition, though.

Firestone Audio Cute Beyond Headphone Amp

This amp is reasonably priced and produces rich tones. Its size is so tiny, making portability a breeze.

The Firestone Audio Cute Beyond has a name that says it all: it’s cute, and it will definitely exceed your expectations.  Don’t be fooled by its petite size.  We heard this little headphone amp is capable of significantly improving the sound quality of a variety of headphones, and thanks to www.HeadAudio.dk (who was gracious enough to send us this neat little product), we were able to test it out for ourselves.

The Cute Beyond is the newest and final addition to the Cute family of headphone amplifiers, which also includes the Cute Battery and Cute Encore.  This unique Firestone line is notable for its reasonable prices.  Sure, $300 isn’t pocket change, but for the quality and design implemented into an amp such as the Cute Beyond, $300 is a very acceptable price.

This model is a class A headphone amp, designed to work favorably with varying load impedances.  You can use a wide variety of headphones with the Cute Beyond: anything from the Etymotic ER4P(27 ohm) to the AKG K240 DF (600 ohm).  With OPA2227 as its main amplifier, you’ll experience nice, full-bodied sound and dynamic transients.

Before even removing the amp from its packaging, you’ll notice the effort and quality that went into every aspect of it, from presentation to performance.  For a headphone amp in this price range, we were surprised to see how much effort went into the packaging of the product alone.  Even its manual was impressive, introducing Cute Beyond owners to their newly purchased product’s functions in simple and elegant form.

Don’t expect cheap construction because the price is so reasonable.  The Firestone Cute Beyond is built like a tank.  Its main frame is manufactured with solid aluminum chassis and its face plate is made from anodized aluminum which comes in different colors like gray, red, violet, or blue.

Listening to music through the funky little Cute Beyond was nothing short of truly enjoyable.  The bass is very balanced and deep.  I have to admit that my HD-650s were singing.

I’m not saying its performance is exactly on par with the $1000 headphone amps out there, but what I am saying is that you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the quality you’ll get from an amp that costs a fraction of the price of comparable models.  And though the Firestone Cute Beyond won’t overtake much space on your equipment table, it will take up a big part of your heart.

You can purchase the Firestone Audio Cute Beyond here.

Technical Info

Price: $35