SMSL SP400 THX AAA-888 Headphone Amplifier

Name: SMSL SP400 THX AAA-888 Headphone Amplifier
Brand: SMSL
SKU: smsl-sp400-thx-aaa-888-headphone-amplifier
Price: 265 USD
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One look at the SMSL SP400, and it’s clear that this is a headphone amp that’s built with quality and care—and that quality extends far beyond the chassis. Using a PCB with 6-layer immersion-gold components and high-precision, low-temperature drift resistors, this headphone amp is impressive inside and out Read More

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GCE1701D

Jul 11, 2023

Would the Balanced Output power rating be too high for a HD 8XX? (I know I'm a heretic, already have a warm DAC and the SH-9, but would take more power if it's not going to blow out the HD 8XX's)

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Smee

Jul 12, 2023

Hey, I've had these (and the HD880s) a few times, if you stay in low gain you won't risk damage. It's all about volume wheel control. If you equalize those headphones with a big preamp reduction and listen to pre-volume war recordings you'll be glad to have the power to compensate. They have great sound stage and dynamics, like different drums hitting differently. Micro details are really noticeable compared to most other amps. Take the stickers off the HD8xx for closer tuning to the HD800s, alcohol wipes help.

GCE1701D

Jul 12, 2023

SmeeYeah, Even without modding the turning/stickers off the HD 8XXs most of the 'hallway' sound characteristics people had issues with go away with the Senn balanced XLR cable, but then that means making sure I don't blow them out with too much power while trying to eek that little bit of extra performance by adding more power. At this price it felt like impulse buy territory but then I recalled Senn's own amps top out around like 580ish so was wanting to ensure 880w wasn't going to risk killing them.

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Geo-52

Jul 10, 2023

what kinda dac is compatible?

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Smee

Jul 12, 2023

It can use the RCA or XLR, but performs best (like many SMSL amps) with a 5 volt DAC. I use an SMSL SU-8s which is a standard 4 volt, but sounds flawless with everything. Even an inexpensive Topping D10b or SMSL M300SE will be good and save a lot of money.

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