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SMSL SH-9 Balanced Headphone Amplifier

Name: SMSL SH-9 Balanced Headphone Amplifier
Brand: SMSL
SKU: smsl-sh9-balanced-headphone-amplifier
Price: 230 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Product Description

Building on the success of the widely used SH-8, SMSL is back with an all-new headphone amp that ups the ante in almost every category. It’s called the SH-9, and it’s more powerful and more discreet than its predecessor, without adding extra size Read More

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underpickled

Dec 3, 2020

Anyone have thoughts about how this would compare to the 789?

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pilez

Jan 31, 2021

Um... no, the 788 is not a true balanced amp, both sides share a common ground on the other side of the plug, this one does not. Do not take my word for it, search a bit and you will find it is true.

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GiantHeadphoneSquid

639

Feb 1, 2021

pilezWhether something is balanced or not is derived from whether the paths to ground are symmetric not that they have separate grounds. Don't take my word for it, do some research or go to school and you will find it is true.

toodamnfrank

Jan 24, 2021

Honest question: How is this a “drop” when it’s the normal retail price of $290? I’m somewhat new around here, but I thought the idea was to get a bunch of people to purchase an item all at once in order to “drop” the price?

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Brutus64

Mar 1, 2021

Amazon

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Redcap

Mar 1, 2021

Brutus64Thanks

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J_December_why

481

Feb 28, 2021

name progression: "massdrop" >> "drop" >> "drop-rewards-for-instore-only-keep-same-price-as-elsewhere"

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adi518

292

May 2, 2021

I can't believe they skimped on a fourth leg.

YaBoyBDawg

May 2, 2021

adi518Yeah you’d think Drop would correct this.

ElectronicVices

2937

Jun 9, 2021

adi518You know the 3 legged designs remain stable on less than flat/even surfaces right? Having three legs isn't uncommon in audio electronics and shouldn't be viewed as a negative.

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DaMaDo

Jun 4, 2021

I'm not sure what's the purpose of listing these at the same price as everywhere else but with a 3 month wait time. Some places sell without tax and shipping and are immediately available.

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quicklytoo4

779

Keyboard Club Member

Jun 4, 2021

DaMaDo$30 of rewards points

YaBoyBDawg

May 2, 2021

can this be used as a pre-amp for speakers?

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racheski

248

May 2, 2021

YaBoyBDawgNo because there is no line out.

YaBoyBDawg

May 3, 2021

racheskiBummer to hear but good to know, thanks for the reply.

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Marlowe

143

Jan 24, 2021

I've been looking for a new amp for my Blu-ray/TV setup (after my out-of-warranty 789 died); I've considered this amp, but have been leaning to the Gustard H16, which is truly balanced. But why in the world l anyone buy this from Drop when you could get it (or the SU-9 DAC) for the exact same price from Apos, with a longer warranty and better overall customer service? (This is even more true for me, since I would actually have to pay a higher price since I am in NJ where Drop has it's warehouse and have to pay NJ sales tax; Apos does not charge state sales tax.)