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Bagszi
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Feb 4, 2017
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bermudaI think it would depend on what speakers you are driving. I have just got my APPJ Miniwatt tube amp (still burning it in) - it sounds great but lacks power - the SMSL A2 Stereo Amp pumps out more power. The APPJ Miniwatt is a lot of fun but I need to put out a pretty loud signal to get reasonable volume. It has that "tube presence", a sort of holographic sound quality, with a warmer, less bright output. The SMSL A2 is a great little amp, output is loud and clean with clear top end and it comes with bass boost if you want to get a bit more bottom end when listening at quiet levels. The Miniwatt has only a control for volume. I also have a SMSL Q5 pro which I think tops the SMSL A2 for power and it has more inputs and EQ controls. The SMSL A2 is a versatile little amp, very happy with it, and good value for what it is. FYI I'm driving some JBL Control 1 speakers in a desktop monitoring situation.
bermuda
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Feb 4, 2017
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BagsziHi - Thanks for the reply - I have 2 Miniwatts and love them (especially after tube upgrades) - i find they put out plenty of power pushing either a pair of Klipsch KG 3.5s or 4.5s respectively. Just trying to decide to get this smsl or another miniwatt as it will be in a tougher environment in a utility room near salt water.
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