“[...] the Milo attempts to capture much of the sound of Wells’ excellent upper-middle-tier Enigma amp, but at a much lower price point. We predict the relatively affordable Milo will be an instant winner when it arrives in full production form.”
Meet the Milo
$1,699.00 USD
The Milo headphone amplifier was designed to bring the same famous and award winning sound to a headphone amplifier package that had a smaller footprint for possible use at a desktop and was more affordable allowing audiophiles wishing to experience the magic of a Wells Audio product but at a price point that they could afford. With the development of the Milo we believe that we have accomplished just that. It has been described by reviewers and customers alike as up to 95% of the performance of the legendary Headtrip amplifier. It's small footprint and whimsical design have also helped to make it a very popular choice. As with all Wells Audio products the Milo is custom built in the USA from the best parts money can buy allowing us to accommodate special features requested by customers.
Technical Specs
Output Power-18 watts rms into 8 ohms at 1kHz with no more than .015% THD-12 watts rms into 32 ohms @ .006% THD-10 watts @46 ohms @.005% THD
Frequency Response-+/- 0.25 db from 16Hz to 30kHz
Signal To Noise Ratio- -94db at full power
Input Sensitivity-0.72mV RMS
Gain-26db
Input Impedance-17k ohms
Output Impedance-0.1 ohms
Damping Factor-80, reference 8 ohms nominal
Power Consumption-42 watts @ idle, 145 watts @ maximum power
Inputs- 1 pair RCAs, 1 pair XLRs optional (add $200.00)
Outputs- 1 x 4 pin stereo balanced connector, 1 1/4"stereo plug
Operating Voltage-120 volt, 230 volt at 50 or 60 Hz
Shipping Dimensions-15" x 12" x 12"
Shipping Weight-10 lbs.
Dimensions-8"w x 7.5"d x 9.75"h
The basic Milo is available for $1700.00.
The Milo can also be ordered with a premium Goldpoint stepped attenuator for an additional $500.00.
A Milo with outboard power supply is $2300.00.
Milo with outboard power supply and Goldpoint attenuator is $2800.00
Milo with outboard power supply, Goldpoint and Bybee AC Purifiers is $3300.00.
Add 6db Gain Cut switches to Milo $250.00.
Beginning October 1, 2017 the Milo will be available in a Reference version. Building upon the remarkable performance of the basic Milo the Milo Reference will contain the venerated Goldpoint 47 step attenuator, new modified very high performance PCBs (images seen below) which will feature cryo treated traces and nearly two dozen Vishay "naked Z foil" resistors in the signal path, Bybee AC Purifiers and the new outboard power supply. To round out the improvements a Furutech gold IEC will be installed. Price for the Milo Reference is $5000.00. Current owners of Milos, as is our policy, can send their units in for upgrade to the Reference level. Please call for pricing.
Pictured above are the Reference PCBs with Vishay resistors (brown square wafer components with white writing)
Milo with outboard power supply
Milo with 6db Gain Cut switches
Call (408) 376-0861 to reserve your Milo today.