--- product_id: 92691330 title: "Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules)" brand: "monoprice" price: "SAR 83" currency: SAR in_stock: false url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/92691330-monolith-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dac-with-thx-aaa-technology store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # THX AAA ultra-linear amp tech Dual AKM 4493 32-bit DACs True balanced stereo operation Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) **Brand:** monoprice **Price:** SAR 83 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your audio game with the Monolith THX AAA β€” where precision meets power. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) by monoprice - **How much does it cost?** SAR 83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/92691330-monolith-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dac-with-thx-aaa-technology) ## Best For - monoprice enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted monoprice brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse Design:** Sleek desktop form factor with versatile inputs ensures pro-level sound anywhere on your desk. - β€’ **Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs:** Seamlessly connect any headphone with true balanced operation for maximum power and clarity. - β€’ **Audiophile-grade THX AAA Amplification:** Experience the world’s most linear headphone amp tech for pristine, distortion-free sound. - β€’ **Dual AKM 4493 DACs with 768kHz PCM Support:** Unlock ultra-high-resolution audio with flagship 32-bit DACs delivering crystal-clear playback. - β€’ **Customizable Sound EQ & Dirac Sensaround II:** Tailor your audio with advanced digital EQ and immersive 3D soundstage processing. ## Overview The Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC combines revolutionary THX AAA 788 amplifier modules with dual AKM 4493 32-bit DACs, delivering ultra-linear, distortion-free sound with support for PCM up to 768kHz. Featuring balanced and single-ended outputs, customizable EQ, and Dirac Sensaround II for immersive soundstage enhancement, it’s engineered for audiophiles seeking uncompromising headphone performance in a sleek desktop design. ## Description The Monolith THX desktop headphone amplifier and DAC features cutting edge technology to bring out the best in your headphones, playback device, and music library. Featuring dual THX AAA 788 amplifier modules for best in class amplification, an AKM 4493 DAC for an exceptionally musical experience, and dirac sensaround II decoding for an out-of-your-heard, larger than life soundstage, The Monolith amplifier is engineered for the finest in music reproduction. A host of inputs and outputs, including balanced, unbalanced, and digital, ensures that you have plenty of ways to connect your audio devices. RCA Input Impedance: 10 kilohms. ## Features - The worlds most linear amp technology: the THX achromatic audio amplifire (THX AAA) ensures the ultimate no-compromise Headphone audio experience - True balanced operation: Each THX stereo amp module operates in a bridged configuration to maximize output power for each channel, each DAC operates in mono mode - Dual AKM 4493 DACs: new flagship 32-bit stereo premium DAC. It supports PCM inputs up to 768kHz and a direct stream digital input of 2. 8/5. 6/11. 2 MHz - Balanced & single ended Headphone output: Compatible with all headphones and items - Tailor your sound: Use the powerful digital tools to tailor the sound to your personal preference. Does your headphone have a little sibilance? Set a peq to tame that frequency peak ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07KQW1WFX | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (240) | | Date First Available | November 21, 2018 | | Item Weight | 5.1 ounces | | Item model number | 124459 | | Product Dimensions | 7.8 x 2 x 8.7 inches | ## Images ![Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uHPDVjdLL.jpg) ![Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MCaneM3xL.jpg) ![Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5183PUeMYwL.jpg) ![Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QyWVoy0rL.jpg) ![Monolith Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EDOUL3UNL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: 788 vs 789?** A: 788 has more features, is truly balanced, includes a balanced DAC, is cheaper, and is wrapped into one box. 789 has lower noise/distortion, is truly analog, and has much more output voltage. The 789 is objectively a better amp, however for most people the 788 is a better choice. The difference in noise is basically inaudible, the 788 is still miles ahead of most amps. The 788 includes a solid balanced DAC and is truly analog while the 789 isn't technically truly balanced, and you'd need to buy a balanced DAC (or a DAC period) to use it. It also includes a lot of great features like parametric EQ and Sensurround. The 789 has almost substantially more output voltage however - but the 788 is still plenty for most people. Unless you're driving HE-6 or 600ohm cans you're not going to need the extra power more than likely. The 789 is also truly analog whereas the 788 converts the signal to digital and then back to analog to enable the EQ and other features it has. There's pros and cons to both. Again, the 789 is objectively better in almost every way, however I think the 788 is a better solution for most people as you're probably never going to HEAR an actual difference. If you want the best of the best, you can actually get your hands on one, and you don't mind spending another 200-300 on a balanced DAC, go with the 789. Only if you just really want/need to squeeze out every last drop you can. If you want to buy one box and be done with it for a lower price, want EQ features, and aren't desperate for the extra power, go with the 788. It's a better value and is the right choice for 90% of people. It's an amazing package all wrapped up into one so that you don't have to do the leg work. Both are amazing and you're not going to be unhappy with either. **Q: Why is this amp not recognized by my ps4 pro ? i have gone over tall the ps4 audio settings, and the the amp/dac settings and can't get any audio ?** A: If you're using the USB cable then it might require drivers for it, the ps4 won't have ASIO driver I'm not sure it's a driverless dac like the O2 dac's. That being said you should be able to use a an optical cable from ps4 to this amp/dac or use rca from the tv to it, just not the usb port to ps4. Hope this helps. **Q: Does the supplied power plug support 240V?** A: yes it is **Q: Can I add another amp like the Topping A90 into this device?** A: it's already an amp/dac but if you like to use the a90 for amp you can also. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/92691330-monolith-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dac-with-thx-aaa-technology](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/92691330-monolith-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dac-with-thx-aaa-technology) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*