Thanks for your excellent and detailed review of the spl 200. Your multiple POV about how the Amp “sounds “ is worth every word.

Amazing timing...Was looking for videos on this about 2 hours ago.

Thank you for reviewing the more affordable gear! It's good to have the perspective of someone who knows what the better equipment sounds like. I One day I'd like a fancy rig. My Asgard 3 and Cavalli Tube Hybrid will have to hold me over for a while.

Thanks for your terrific and thorough review of headphone amps. You mentioned the reference DACs you use during your reviews, but wonder if you could recommend good DACs in similar price ranges as the SMSL or Drop amps. Cheers.

For someone upgrading from a Fulla, which of these pairings would you recommend for a Sundara? Modius + SMSL SP200, or SMSL M200 + SMSL SP200, or Modius + Magnius? Or something else? I weight soundstage and detail resolution as highest factors.

Thank you for this great review. I would ask you if pair this device with Monolith Sony MDR XB700, Audio Technica MX40, M1060, Ollo S4X can be a good choice? I want a Amplifier that adds the minimum coloration as possible, also the price range is really good for my budget. The Dac I have is Focusrite Scarlet Solo 3rd Gen. Thank you in advance for any response. :)

Great review. With my LCD-X I found I prefer my Jotunheim being fed by my Topping D50s bypassing the Schitt multibit. I really expected the SMSL to be awesome based on the measurements but the 50s/Jot pairing is just way better. As you say, however, the SP200 is very competitive and may pair better with other Dacs and/or headphones.

Finally you're reviewing it

I have had the unit for a month now and i have no complaints about it. People are afraid of the shape, but it is not as noticable, since it is usually way below the eye level. Music sounds very good from my chord dac. For competitive gaming i might get a second, a more analytical dac.

thanks for this review :)

Hi, i would love to hear your opinion on the singxer sda-2 dac + headphones amp , keep it up, enjoy your content!

Great review as always! I personally think SP200 is a great amp to have, it feels like a “reference amp” to me.

although the xlr output is not balanced, in my opinion running balanced xlr input to the device is benefitial for one reason, differential signaling which nullifies any noise created during the transmision phase from the DAC to the AMP

Great content as usual! What amps do you think would be a considerable step up from the sp200? I heard Cayin iha6 is a good amp but I'm not sure if it's that much better.

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious about the IHA6. The serious step up I have is, of course, the Audio-gd Master 9.

Thx for your review man! I love that you have crazy high-end equipment but still review the more basic stuff with a unbiased opinion.

Would these be good for a beyerdynamic T1 2nd Gen??

Great detailed insights! I was looking at getting the SP200 to replace the headphone output of my Mackie audio mixer (1642 VLZ4) as am not happy with the quality & output. Having to go 3pm to drive my Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 Ohms H/phones to hear mixes. Can you please advise as to whether this would be a good choice for this purpose. My Mackie is pretty much the hub for a lot of sources including condenser mics and hi-fi CD/Tape players. Thanks and this is a rare gem of a channel that I was so happy to encounter on here. Big hi from Sydney for your great talent and work.

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

I reckon that going to 3pm isn't a problem, as long as you aren't hitting max volume, where you can get channel imbalance. That's just a gain issue. This amp should work fine though as you can use either the headphone output (6.5mm x1 to RCA) or XLR to it if you feel you need more volume and better headphone driving capability.

@melodychest9020

4 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong Thanks .. by the way the specs of the headphone output on the Mackie is not clear .. on its smaller 804VLZ4 sibling it says 60 Ohms headphone output. However for my 1642VLZ4 model it just says .. "all other outputs = 120 Ohms". Not sure! I was reading that trying to drive a headphone which has a lower impedence than the source impedence is not good. Well both my headhpones are below 120 Ohms, one is 44 and the other is 80. I think the hphone amp is the way to go?

Is that good enough for connecting to my pc sound blasterx ae5 and listening on Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80ohms? I like lound super strong bass

@Tallnerdyguy

4 жыл бұрын

you like super strong bass, but are using dt770?

I recently found you and have gone through almost all of your dac and amp videos... one thing I've noticed is that its your determination that the Chord Hugo 2 is the best dac you've access to (best being subjective, but you and I highly value detail and resolution, it seems). I'd be curious to know what you think of the Chord Qutest; some are saying it's essentially the Hugo 2 without the amp.

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

I should organise to review one. I didn't end up getting around to it, so I'll ask. Might take a while given the current situation around the world though.

@musashi4856

4 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong So, you prefer the Hugo 2 over your Yggdrasil?

How does it compare to the magni heresy?

Detailed, much appreciated review. Could you rec a dad to pair with it? Thank you.

@Tallnerdyguy

4 жыл бұрын

Not my Dad, he wasn't much of a music fan

I am planning on getting this amp and the drop 6xx headphones, However I was wondering if it is possible to connect the amp directly to my computer without getting a separate Dac, if yes would the sound quality be good enough?

@Currawong

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the audio quality of your motherboard.

Great review. I'm hoping to get some feedback on this. I have a btr5 that has a balanced 2.5 mm output I'm thinking of buying the THX 789 and connecting my btr5 with a balanced 2.5 mm to XLR into the 789. Am I missing out on anything by not buying a dedicated balanced DAC? The DAC in the btr5 is actually pretty good. Should this sound as good as buying a dedicated balanced DAC?

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it, but if you're happy with the BTR5 then you should try it and see how it goes.

@chrisbianchi8876

3 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong thanks for the quick response. I assume that the quality of sound coming out of the 789 will largely depend on the quality of signal going into it. Is the type of signal coming from the headphone out of my btr5 the same as what would come out of a dedicated DAC? I'm assuming they're both line level? Also would you suggest that I turn the volume on my btr5 all the way up on High Gain to feed the 789? I just don't want to spend all that money on such a nice amp as the 789 if I'm not feeding it the proper signal. By the way I'm using a Samsung S7 using the uapp app streaming qobuz and internal Flac files on my phone. I'm using a pair of hd6xx and I plan on buying the he4xx also. The sound is pretty good from the btr5 but I think both headphones would benefit from a bigger amp with more head room. I mostly listen to music at home but prefer using my phone instead of a computer. Thanks again.

@Zysperro

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbianchi8876 I'm planning to do the same thing (BTR5 + amp), did you do it? How did it go?

I have a Hugo 2 will it make sense to add SP200 in the chain for more power and dynamics to drive Z1R and Arya? or will I lose resolution and Hugo 2 alone should be sufficient. Thanks

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

No, I don't think so. You'd lose detail and dynamics with it.

@lonestar1664

4 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong Many thanks for your answer.

Would it be possible to change the volume pot to a logarithmic one instead of the linear one?

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

If you can find a suitable one and have good soldering skills, I imagine so.

My experience with the SP200 is that it, like other good amps, has very good synergy with some headphones (here: Heddphone + Quad ERA-1 - brilliant dynamics, control & transparency) and less with others (Focal Clear - 'flat' sound).

Can i use this with my Dragonfly black 1.5 with the rca out ?

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. You need a 3.5mm to RCA cable.

dear sdir. do you have in mind to review the focal arche headphone amp? i'd like to pair it with my focal clear, but not before your review. many thanks

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

Borrowing Focal gear is a problem here, as the distributor doesn't gain anything from lending it to me.

@tthedon2471

4 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong ok, fair enough. in your humbled opinion, what would be a good amp+dac to pair the clear with, based on the stuff you already tried? i'm more into analogue like sound. many thanks.

i have the smsl m200+sp200 set, should i turn it off after every session? or keep it on 24/7? i heard that turning it on and off might ruin it.

@FG-td4vs

3 жыл бұрын

It will make no difference, just turn it off

@nointernetdinosoursgame2351

3 жыл бұрын

dont turn it off thatll completely ruin your stack. totalled.

its pushes 3w through RCA as well ? what is the meaning of 3w x2 / 32ohm ? does it means its pushes 3w per channel on balanced and 3w through unbalanced rca? im kinda confuse :(

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

The 4-pin XLR output isn't balanced. It is the same output as the 6.3mm output.

@bratosin1

4 жыл бұрын

Means has the same output 3w per channel 32ohm headphones , so if you have a 64ohms headphones you will have 2 x 1.5w per Chanel and so on

@ramblr78

3 жыл бұрын

Currawong once the power goes into the XLR it becomes balanced, is that how it works?

If we don't talk about a bridged amplifier, a balanced input ends at the very first amplification stage in almost any schematic. So, the only purpose is to eliminate an electromagnetic noise from a cable. Thus, there is no difference either we convert it to a single ended in a buffer stage or in an amplification one. And in case of a bridged power amplifier I see no sense to amplify that noise until it will be negated on a speaker coil. However, if we talk about a no-feedback amplifiers (which sometimes sound charming), it starts making some sense to reduce a difference between N-leg and P-leg. But I doubt no-NF amplifiers can be easily found on a market.

Is this an amp you would reccomend to us with the Final A8000? Or what amp would you match it with?

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

No. The SP200 wasn't good with IEMs. You'd ideally want a Hugo 2 for best results with the A8000 IMO.

@xavierlow6912

4 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong thanks for the reply I appreciate it!

Please review the $3000 thx 888 hpa-4

I think I would rather the Asgard 3. I like the look a lot better. Thanks for the video.

What would you recommend for a passive tube preamp under 500?

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried any, but if I needed one, I'd take my chances on a Schiit Saga+ www.schiit.com/products/saga-2.

@StrikitRich

4 жыл бұрын

Joshua Valour just posted a video regarding this. The one he used was only US$40, but there is a cheaper version with no tone control.

The SMSL su-9 is about to come out. Are you going to post a video on that one?

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have it here.

@annelouisemendoza394

3 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong I'm excited already. I'm hearing good stuff about it.

If you get a chance could you compare these amps to the jotunheim?

@Snook_

4 жыл бұрын

Yes please @currawong would like to see the Jot reviewed

I use a SMSL Dac with XLR's to drive my powered Yamaha DBR 10's and two powered 12 inch subs.

@Tallnerdyguy

4 жыл бұрын

your point?

So now that they are only $30 difference, still think the 789 not worth the difference?

@FG-td4vs

4 жыл бұрын

I'd probably get the 789 then. Only because it has three gain settings

Got to this video late. Still don't get drop and smsl, labeling the whole, "it's balanced but not." They admit it's not truly balanced. But guess I just didn't get it. Might been good time like schitt (in most of their units), too just show single ended can be great solely; but in truth, I guess they did anyhow (i.e., it not being actual balanced) 😉 I've heard you in the past, and agree; that balanced is overhyped. Single ended can be made powerful with as good of low noise floor, as balanced. Having said this; question: have you used any PS audio stuff? Just was curious. Good review. 👌🏻👍🏻 Do feel it's (sp200) a great solid buy, absolutely.

@Farengast

4 жыл бұрын

This is the reason why: benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/audio-myth-balanced-headphone-outputs-are-better Balanced differential amps don't do a damned thing for headphones other than double the internal components and thus double the potential sources of noise and distortion. The XLR inputs are there to reduce connection impedance. So it's not a matter of false advertising or "fake" balanced outputs. It's good engineering. The XLR connector CAN provide a balanced output in addition to lower connection impedance but the balanced differential output doesn't increase signal quality while the lower impedance does. So THX (and Benchmark) keep the connector and ditch the balanced differential amplification.

Smsl sp200 owner - the volume imbalances are really bad at low volume. If I want to listen to quiet music, I have to lower the source (tidal) and then bring the smsl volume to about 10 o’clock before the imbalance clears up. Also - after a few months I started hearing ticks and pop noises. After lots of equipment switching and cable changes, it was narrowed down to that amp. Make sure the vendor you buy from has a good return policy before getting this amp.

@manardh7387

4 жыл бұрын

I have a chinese headphone amp board with the same pot from the looks of it. Mine tracks very good, I find it typical that all components keep getting smaller. You probably got a potentiometer that somehow sneaked through with an atypical build.

@soldierboy2350

4 жыл бұрын

SMSL SP200 owner here as well.. I'm not experiencing any of these problems. Absolutely perfect working conditions. No problems what so ever. Use it for hours every single day since the day it was released. Love this amp for the money. Incredible value

@TheProgrn

4 жыл бұрын

SoldierBoy 23 fair enough but this product has left a bad taste for SMSL for me. I got it for about $50 less than normal and I’m outside of the return period. Once my jotenheim comes in I might honestly throw this thing away. I wouldn’t want to even sell it.

@gino3286

4 жыл бұрын

if it is as good as they say i would even cannibalize the guts and put in another box and replace the volume pot with a decent discrete attenuator ... that would provide you with a very high end amp. I am thinking about this very seriously. In my experience the volume pot has a very high impact on sound and discrete attenuator are pretty above normal pots. It is impressive the gain in transparency and soundstage reproduction. You can pin point instruments and players ... i think cheap volume pots cand add distortion ?

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

It'd be interesting to see how the amp performs if you used a better power supply.

Nice Review! If you need to choose between the SMSL SP200 and the Asgard 3, which you prefer? Thanks ;);)

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

Right now, the Asgard 3 for the headphones I have.

Hi @currawong would like to see the Jotunheim reviewed

Drop thx aaa 789 is now $299 and the SMSL SP200 is $289, which one would you pick since price is not a question anymore?

@stanstaniboy7655

4 жыл бұрын

And because SMSL is a cheapo Chinese company, dunno why people recommend them. Their stuff breaks in months just like Topping's. Maybe this THX tech unit is better, but boy that SMSL logo doesn't inspire quality at all.

@stanstaniboy7655

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know the drop unit was so cheap though, I'll look into it

@TheWretchedWorld

4 жыл бұрын

@@stanstaniboy7655 They are both made in China to a price I fail to see the difference. I've had the SMSL SP200 since its initial release and haven't had any problems with it what so ever.

@stanstaniboy7655

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheWretchedWorld they must have gotten better with this one, if you check out Amazon reviews of their 50$-150$ stuff, it's full of people complaining about broken units. Same goes for Topping.

@TheWretchedWorld

4 жыл бұрын

@@stanstaniboy7655 I have a topping d70 as well and have had 0 issues with my unit

I have a hd 6xx I'm running through a smsl sp200 amp and a fiio m11 as a source. When I go from the line out 3.5mm of the fiio m11 the sound is completely different from the 4.4mm balanced output. The balanced 4.4mm output sounds a lot bigger with a lot more bass but I dont know if it's a "normal" sound. The smsl is SE throughout I'm wondering which way is the most "normal" way to listen.

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

The 4.4mm output to the SP200 or the 4.4mm output direct to your HD 6XX?

@RealSteveEyes

3 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong the 4.4mm output into the smsl

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

The headphone output and the line output go through different circuits. Also, as you know, the balanced input is converted to SE inside the SP200. I'd use whichever sounds better to you.

@minigaangsta

3 жыл бұрын

I cant tell if its the cable or the output but for me the balanced output is a decend amount sharper to the ear but also sounds slightly more detailed. The single ended output sounds softer in the highs but also a bit muddy and generally less energetic. Using sundaras btw, maybe someone can tell me if he is experiencing the same weired difference and were it comes from. I have to correct myself, I just tryed it again the difference in detail throughout all frequencys is verry significant. Obviously most noticable in the highs and lows. Cant explain why though.

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

@@minigaangsta You mean the 4-pin XLR output. The SP200 doesn't have a balanced circuit. The only reason it could sound different is that some connectors have a higher amount of crosstalk.

I’m having a very hard time finding one that is good and has the L/R knob for balance. My left year needs a boost so I can enjoy Stereo music (partial hearing loss). Can you recommend some amp or dac?

@charleswhite2426

4 жыл бұрын

Check out RME's ADI-2 DAC fs. It is a DAC/Amp with the ability to separately tailor the sound to each channel. The amp is excellent and includes both balanced and unbalanced outputs and a special output for high sensitivity IEMs. Also includes DSP processor (that is where it allows you to tailor the sound for each ear separately). Many reviews available.

@mikeprzyszlak5242

4 жыл бұрын

@@charleswhite2426 Thank you Charlie! Much appreciated!

@mclement052164

4 жыл бұрын

If you're running music through a Windows 10 PC you should be able to get into the sound settings and adjust the channel balance from there.

@mikeprzyszlak5242

4 жыл бұрын

@@mclement052164 thanks Mark, but the problem is that some devices don’t have that and I’d love to be able to have it fixed universally. Playstation and other consoles did not implement it :( My TV also doesn’t change the balance when I’m wearing headphones.

@mclement052164

4 жыл бұрын

Mike- go over to Facebook and join THE HEADPHONE EXPERIENCE GROUP. and ask that question again. That REI solution is a great solution, BUT it's a bit expensive. There's a good chance that someone in the group might know of an affordable solution. BE DETAILED & SPECIFIC in describing what gear you're running with regards to music so you can get a useful answer.

I've just got mine today I'm sending it back it's not really usable soundstage is just not there I think I may have a defective model as if I unplug a RCA so just ones plugged in I still get sound in both headphones and running a left right sound test I notice left would play through both speakers same for right so completely useless for gaming as well

Would these be good for a pair of beyerdynamic DT 990 600 ohm?

@kleinesmonster127

4 жыл бұрын

oh yes

@MikoMuru

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty tough to power.

@peterpan6360

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikoMuru This amp can power 600ohm easy..

Its on sale for $140 on drop right now and I'm finding it very hard not to buy haha

@iritian

2 жыл бұрын

I bought it lmao

What would be a good upgrade from an Asgard 2? In the 5-600$ range?

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

A Lyr 3 with a nice tube maybe?

@malteehlers9784

4 жыл бұрын

@@astheworldburns3590 Isn't Magni a lower-end product than Asgard?

@malteehlers9784

4 жыл бұрын

@@astheworldburns3590 Thanks I will have to check it out, been wanting to try tube amps anyway for a long time now.

@sleepyrhythms6668

4 жыл бұрын

@@astheworldburns3590 My impressions line up very close with this one www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-asgard-3-impressions-thread.914012/

Very good review. I got a smsl sp200 and had looked at alot of other reviews before i got one. None of the other reviewers mentioned the lack of dynamics in drum impacts, which was the first thing i noticed. It sounds realy good, just need litle more oomph.

@brianmcgrane5543

4 жыл бұрын

Were_M_Eye

@3therspark63

4 жыл бұрын

For me it was the opposite!! I have a hybrid Garage1217 Solstice and the SP200 brought waaaay more bang and snap to the drums and rythm!! (have a R2R dac, with nighthawks and M1060C)

sp200 is THX AAA 888 suppose to be slightly better than THX AAA789 in spec.

@eva2k0

3 жыл бұрын

Functionally the only real differences are the gain stages, build quality and a linear vs logarithmic potentiometer. The potentiometer is the biggest issue. The linear pot in the sp200 is part of why you can't use sensitive IEMs with it. If you want to power IEMs with a desktop amplifier, get the 789. If you don't care about that, the SMSL is a little less expensive and smaller. The differences between THX AAA 888 and 789 are inaudible. The distortion is already so low as to make no difference. The 789 also puts out a little more power, but the sp200 will likely power just about anything you throw at it. I use it with Modhouse Argons and it's great.

@photovideooz4084

3 жыл бұрын

​@@eva2k0 kzread.info/dash/bejne/aI6p29CmY9KZptY.html the comparison review at 4:25 saying the output power of 789 is lower than SP200. Also, 789 didn't' score better than Sp200, been slower in response, having a smaller sound stage.

@thephoenix5266

3 жыл бұрын

@@eva2k0 is the output the same for single-ended and balanced output?

@jimst3r1

3 жыл бұрын

if you own the 789 dont buy, otherwise get it coz it sounds neigh identical to 789. Z reviews did a big review on this.

I badly need a good dac for this one, mine is just resting on the table and I want a 4499 that I don't have to sell my kidney to afford

@stanstaniboy7655

4 жыл бұрын

Pshhh TEAC UD301

This has an 888 chip? Fascinating.

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

It's not a chip, but a circuit design, FYI.

@StrikitRich

4 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong Close enough for government work

remember how a preamp allows you to run every other amp in the chain at the level you demand? preamps never died. you just forgot about them...

Dont let the fact its not true balanced put you off. THX is known for zero noise! So there's actually no difference really between the RCA and 4pin XLR other than voltage.

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

Zero noise is impossible. Quite a few pairs of IEMs out there will pick up noise from even a THX amp.

@jimst3r1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong yes, I think I have over exaggerated it as I own one myself :P I agree. We should be talking strictly numbers but it is hard to hear!

@jimst3r1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong and to be honest I’m not a big fan of IEM’s, they usually don’t fit my ear well. So I stick to headphones.

@Currawong

3 жыл бұрын

The easy way to remove a lot of noise from the output of an amp is to increase the output impedance. Even just 2 Ohms, instead of the unnecessary aim for close to 0 Ohms (for the sake of chasing popularity on measurement sites) will lower the background noise considerably.

Well, you are right saying it's slightly less Detailed, less separated and clarity lacking vs 789. But to me isn't that just 'slight', It's kinda more huge the difference. Ok, i may have a more sensitive hearing than average, finding differences in every cable and dac filters, but the difference was kinda marked, even jds atom is more detailed for lot less money (!) even if the sound of sp200 is more 'free', but kinda flat overall.. 789 even in SE kills it on SQ. I do wonder how asgard 3 compare to 789 for half the price! Maybe this has already been told?

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

What headphones were you using? I didn't want to bring out the $3k+ headphones and say "The difference is huge" because people don't usually buy those headphones and this kind of amp at the same time, so I used headphones closer to the price. Also, not everyone listens to the kind of music I do. But it is interesting that some people notice the differences very strongly, and some less so. I saw someone on Amazon review it and say that THX amps sound "compressed". As for the Asgard 3, I probably mentioned the 789 in my review of it. I can't remember for sure though!

@vipernecklampy8773

4 жыл бұрын

@@Currawong Unfortunately i couldn't compare THX aaa 789 directly with Sp200, but i compared Sp200with atom which to me was enough. Thx aaa 789 was in loan, before i owned Lcd-3, He1000se and He1000V2. Then after i sent back sp200 i had it back. Differences we're real.. I tried it with Audioquest NightOwl, Sundara, Audeze El8 Titanium, AKG K712, AKG K371, enough variety, well, my dac is kinda cheap, the Topping D50 with Optical glass connection, but it delivery nice detail even if pushed, i'll upgrade as soon with D90.. But yes, to me the difference with relatively cheap headphones we're defenately more than slightly. Yes it delivers huuge dynamic, but i felt they was filled too much with bass with lack of clarity dynamics. Clarity is not enough for such 300€ amp, to me at least. Maybe as you say would be the power supply, idk, i'm not an expert at all. But it's ok! I didn't tried yggdrasil and such top tier amplifications, i'm kinda new, so maybe it would be slight to sp200 to 789, but more huge 789 to 2000-3000€ amp :)

@SugaFree2387

4 жыл бұрын

Im not sure if people like you are paid to say these things or something, but I have the sp200 here with the Monoprice 887 which technically should be better than 789 and there is probably only like 1% of difference.

@vipernecklampy8773

4 жыл бұрын

@@SugaFree2387 Me? Paid? No way.. If you have 887 and Sp200, 1% of difference? ... If that's it for you. Just sell 887 and no look more for upgrades, you're accomplished :)

@gypsygib

4 жыл бұрын

@@vipernecklampy8773 How did the Atom compare with SP200?

None of the THX amps are truly balanced for people that care. Most of the benefit comes from higher input voltage from the dac.

@Tallnerdyguy

4 жыл бұрын

The monoprice 887 is truly balanced

this ps is not quality product, after 2 years I hear poping noise from headphones when its playing music...

@KiyaWarrior

8 ай бұрын

2 years is longer than my Drop 789 Amp lasted. Smh.

I'd buy this today but I can't get over the shape. I rather spend the extra money on the THX 789 or 887 and be completely happy than spend the money on this and forever question why, why make it with a lean/slanted while I looked at it with disappointment on my desk.

@fabrom4428

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine last week and I can tell you the slant really isn't THAT noticeable in real life. In my case, the amp is not even in my line of sight when I'm listening, so no big deal. The only disappointing thing about its appearance and build to me is the feel of the volume knob, which doesn't offer the pleasurable resistance of higher end stuff.

@kristoffer8740

4 жыл бұрын

Having 3 gain stages, and a much better potentiometer is also quite nice. The volume knob on the SMSL SP200 is easily the shittest I have come across.

@Snook_

4 жыл бұрын

@@kristoffer8740 Internal power supply > HUGE wall adaptor. Can't stand the dc conversion on the floor everywhere. The SMSL is just so good for the price, for running headphones. The slant doesnt matter, its below eye line and you dont notice. Value for money, this thing is the best out there.

I see this as a good iem amp

@Curry.N

4 жыл бұрын

not really, a bit overkill for my campfire andromeda or any of my iems.

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

The gain is too high for that.

@Tallnerdyguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@nhatlam96 he reviewed it in May.

What a horrible deal compared to the Asgard 3.

Way to recognise the global pandemic threatening life all around us.

@Currawong

4 жыл бұрын

geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/2692.html

@Tallnerdyguy

4 жыл бұрын

NZ took a good job of taking care of it's people. This stuff is more important now that we are stuck at home. He didn't shed light on it because it has become a POLITICAL issue. thank him for the distraction.