First Impressions
Looking for a headphone amp/dacs? The Apos Gremlin Tube Headphone Amp comes in at $135.00 and has earned 4.8 stars across 39 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #38 ranking (out of 48) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Comfort & Construction
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. The high rating suggests the clamp force and ear cushion design work for most heads.
Specifications
- Brand: Apos
- Price: $135.00 (right around the $132.53 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 39
- Category rank: #38 of 48 in headphone amp/dacs
- Cheaper in category: 28 products
- Higher-rated in category: 1 products
- More-reviewed in category: 39 products
Owner Reports
With only 39 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.8-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating across all 48 headphone amp/dacs options we track is 4.4 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
Compared to Alternatives
At $135.00, the Apos Gremlin Tube Headphone Amp sits right around the $132.53 category average. 28 options are cheaper and 19 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Creative Sound BlasterX G6 ($191.03, 4.3★, 6,722 reviews). The Apos Gremlin Tube Headphone Amp is $56.03 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Creative Sound BlasterX G6 - $191.03, 4.3★ (6,722 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Fosi Audio Q4 DAC Headphone Amp - $69.99, 4.4★ (3,220 reviews) · Cheaper
- Neoteck Portable Headphone Amplifier - $29.99, 4.4★ (2,555 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the KBEAR TC06 USB-C DAC at $18.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Final Take
7.7/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.