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SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp

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Artamov

Jan 7, 2020

Does anyone use the AD18 as a pre-amp?

Is the headphone output good enough to plug into an amp?
I'm having a hard time finding an inexpensive Bluetooth/USB/Coax/Optical DAC pre-amp, with remote and a Subwoofer output. I basically want an AD18 with pre-amp outputs. Any suggestions?
I've got a vintage NAD 3150 amp, and a powered sub with no high-level pass-through.
I want to add digital sources to the amp.
Don't want to pay $500 for an NAD or TEAC or Marantz pre-amp, or use a modern receiver just as a pre-amp.

Jan 7, 2020

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DoriroD

Jan 7, 2020

ArtamovIs the headphone output good enough to plug into an amp? The headphone out is one of the weakest points of this unit. Unless they've fixed it in this version, I wouldn't count on it.

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