MASS-kobo
Amplifiers
Best Known For
Amplifiers
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Headphone-Only Amplifier
Used Products
0
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Average Price
$5,001-$10,000
Brand Popularity
774
 of 900+
Products Listed
4
Review Count
8
Founding Year
Headquarters
Japan
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What's unique about the brand

MASS-kobo is a hifi amplifier brand. Each unit is hand-assembled by a single craftsman, Mr. Masuda, who personally tests and selects every component through an extensive binning process that limits output and creates long lead times. The brand embraces unconventional design choices, including intentionally high output impedance (~10Ω balanced), switch-mode power supplies in summit-tier amps, and build-to-order practices with sequential serialization and optional personal delivery by the craftsman himself.

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Model 475

  • Positioning: A portable amplifier designed for balanced headphone use and mobility.
  • Description: Features an updated USB Type-C connector for external DC power, gold-plated Nippon Dicks connectors, and a mode change-over switch that supports both balanced and unbalanced output. Compared to the stationary models, its battery-powered portability makes it ideal for small rooms and on-the-go listening at an accessible budget, though it may offer fewer high-end features than the larger desktop amplifiers.

Model 433

  • Positioning: A balanced amplifier aimed at delivering quality audio from both balanced and unbalanced sources.
  • Description: Blends sound quality inherited from higher-lineup models with a reliable output circuit originally used by a major broadcasting station, ensuring refined performance. In contrast to the portable model and the flagship series, it offers a middle-tier option that suits everyday listening needs.

Model485

  • Positioning: A balanced amplifier that updates a legacy design with added modern connectivity.
  • Description: Incorporates an extra 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced output terminal and a switch to select balanced output, enhancing its connectivity options and flexibility. Compared to the lower-priced models, it provides additional features typically found in higher-end amplifiers.

Model465/465S

  • Positioning: A high-end amplifier featuring independent twin power channels for separate left and right audio.
  • Description: Uses independent left and right power circuits with twin monaural design and offers options like pure gold or rhodium plating in the 465S variant, delivering controlled sound with a clean, stress-free character.
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