SMSL SP200 THX//AAA//888 _(Z Review)_ 🔥Same Hype, Cheaper Price🔥

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@ZReviews
@ZReviews 5 жыл бұрын
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@soulstornado1002
@soulstornado1002 5 жыл бұрын
i just got the sennhieser hd 700 what Amplifier/DAC should I get that I can hook up to my PC
@TraceLight
@TraceLight 5 жыл бұрын
Z Reviews is it just me or have your views dropped recently? I haven’t been getting any notifications of any of your videos for months now. Weird.
@ultravioletxyz
@ultravioletxyz 5 жыл бұрын
@@soulstornado1002 you should sell the hd700
@BennyKsBandwidth
@BennyKsBandwidth 5 жыл бұрын
Zeos You might want to update your links since this is sold on Amazon now!
@909mik909
@909mik909 4 жыл бұрын
Zeos we need you to review the new SMSL M200 DAC --- AK4497 Bluetooth 5.0 please :)
@johnellison3173
@johnellison3173 5 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that they designed this amp with single ended output in mind instead of just a half arsed after thought like the massdrop and now (cloned) monoprice THX amp. 3W of power from a single ended output is amazing!
@KirkLazurus
@KirkLazurus 5 жыл бұрын
That is the thx spec, 3W from SE.
@johnellison3173
@johnellison3173 5 жыл бұрын
@@KirkLazurus Just on the SMSL it is
@LancerV
@LancerV 5 жыл бұрын
Apos Audio customer support is legit, my first SP200 AMP had an issue and they sent me a new one to replace my old one before I even shipped my old one back. Also responded in less than a day.
@ZReviews
@ZReviews 5 жыл бұрын
There is a reason I linked to them. Trying to make it big.
@itsmedravfrom1987
@itsmedravfrom1987 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a topping d50s and smsl 98 from them and they are BOMB!! What issues you had with the sp200?
@LancerV
@LancerV 5 жыл бұрын
MDravox had a weird hissing noise
@Jordonater
@Jordonater 5 жыл бұрын
I wanted it from them but in uk its out of stock already.
@SharpeTech
@SharpeTech 5 жыл бұрын
OMG this channel has grown since a year ago! Congratulations on that. You rock, and your opinion on hifi gear is golden. 💯🔥
@jondg2005
@jondg2005 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great reviews! I just bought my first desktop setup tonight for Xmas gifts to myself! Sennheiser HD 660 S / Topping D50s DAC 2 & S.M.S.L SP200!
@alejandroi.rodriguez5159
@alejandroi.rodriguez5159 3 жыл бұрын
How It Sound the stack👀🤔 (I have a 660s😁)
@TechnoGuy11
@TechnoGuy11 5 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one and I'm so stoked to finally hear what a THX AAA amp sounds like. I think it will pair nicely with my JDS Labs EL DAC.
@kbeau937
@kbeau937 5 жыл бұрын
so hows it sound?
@BrandonBuhler
@BrandonBuhler 5 жыл бұрын
Using an Atom before I’m assuming? How’s it sounding?
@shanefarrah
@shanefarrah 5 жыл бұрын
Literally just cancelled my 789 order on Drop that was taking forever and opted for this one instead. Thanks Zeos!
@Loves2spooch123
@Loves2spooch123 5 жыл бұрын
@M. S exactly, I got tired of waiting as well. Canceled and ordered the 887, so excited to get it this Friday!
@JavisBoomTech
@JavisBoomTech 5 жыл бұрын
Lol did the same thing. Just got it today. Sounds incredible!!! Only complaint is the volume knob. Not very smooth. But a fair compromise for $100 + savings over the THX 789
@tamieu
@tamieu 5 жыл бұрын
@M. S How do they stack each other ?
@shanefarrah
@shanefarrah 5 жыл бұрын
Just arrived today...paired it with the Drop Grace SDAC Balanced and it’s fantastic.
@MaGNaCET33
@MaGNaCET33 5 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I did, Got it yesterday. Fucking incredible! It brought my LCD X to life! it's fucking amazing!!!! I want to upgrade to the LCD 4 / ABYSS and wondering how they will sound with it.
@LordLiquidBaconII
@LordLiquidBaconII 5 жыл бұрын
I think I should buy this just because it has a proper volume indicator.
@einwithshades1677
@einwithshades1677 5 жыл бұрын
@phillip martin is it as good as the 789?
@tenveri
@tenveri 5 жыл бұрын
@@einwithshades1677 it sounds the exact same
@tamieu
@tamieu 5 жыл бұрын
@phillip martin Stupid question, I'm running an iMac and was wondering if buying this + external dac will give me better sound quality ? (mostly listening to IEMs)
@bobcoco6047
@bobcoco6047 5 жыл бұрын
You could build the indicator on any knob with a simple razor blade xD But +1, buy it with no restriction ^.^ best value ATM (check on eBay)
@zamedoeswtever5267
@zamedoeswtever5267 4 жыл бұрын
@phillip martin is the problem just being too loud or would cause huge damage to the iem themselves
@PaTPaT3116
@PaTPaT3116 5 жыл бұрын
there also is a monoprice thx 887 or so for 400 or so coming soon
@jmilesfox
@jmilesfox 5 жыл бұрын
Patrick R. It’s out now.
@lateknights1
@lateknights1 5 жыл бұрын
I spy upcoming reviews for T4 and Tape (yay) EDIT: *actually releases a video before this*
@NeoKronos44
@NeoKronos44 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if it's just my unit but I notice an ever-so-slight channel volume imbalance on mine using the single-ended jack vs using the balanced jack... the left channel sounds maybe 3-5% quieter. It might just be because of the potentiometers that SMSL uses as it's very similar (scratchy feeling) to their other amp products I own, as the left channel starts up first between 7:00 and 7:30 before evening out at ~8:00 o' clock. Regardless, I have joined the THX owners' club and it is GLORIOUS.
@willcgriffiths
@willcgriffiths 5 жыл бұрын
You are not alone. Great amp but crummy pot. I have mine cranked to 12 oclock and fed by a Fostex HPA4BL to control the volume
@TheTrailMixTV
@TheTrailMixTV 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought this on sale for $225. Going to pair it with my S.M.S.L. M300 MKII. Replacing my Schiit Magni Heresy + Modi stack that i loved (and am selling to my best friend who is new to audio) but I'm expecting to hear a difference. Thanks again Z! Love all of your videos!
@alejandroi.rodriguez5159
@alejandroi.rodriguez5159 3 жыл бұрын
How It sounds the SMSL Stack👀
@TheTrailMixTV
@TheTrailMixTV 3 жыл бұрын
@@alejandroi.rodriguez5159 I love it. Still rocking the SMSL Stack and am extremely pleased. I recommend it highly.
@alejandroi.rodriguez5159
@alejandroi.rodriguez5159 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrailMixTVThanks!!!
@Riel93
@Riel93 5 жыл бұрын
Now I shall wait until the Monoprice THX AAA 887 is released and Z reviews it.
@GonePh1shing
@GonePh1shing 5 жыл бұрын
It's already in stock.
@TJ.Turner
@TJ.Turner 5 жыл бұрын
Yep mine already shipped
@asgiov
@asgiov 5 жыл бұрын
Spoilers: Go watch the 789 review... it's the same thing. =P
@Eschew_Obfuscation
@Eschew_Obfuscation 5 жыл бұрын
I ordered this amp last month from Apos. Their customer service is excellent. Big shout out to CJ. He guided me through my purchase via live chat. I placed the order on a Sunday night and the amp arrived at my home by Tuesday...direct from China! My only complaint is the weird side angles of the amp. They are made using a strange angle. The sides are not completely square. Instead, they are slightly slanted. I think it’s a lame design choice, but it doesn’t affect the sound quality of course. Otherwise, I have no idea why anyone would buy the Drop THX for more when this SMSL is available.
@hockeywarrior
@hockeywarrior 5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the Kph30i getting some random love! I concur!
@JeffJacquesmd
@JeffJacquesmd 5 жыл бұрын
Ordered, Amazon. My Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2s, ModHouse Argons and Sendy Aiva's say thank you
@dennisvanderben2719
@dennisvanderben2719 5 жыл бұрын
31:37 all you need to hear, im defo getting this
@MazeFrame
@MazeFrame 5 жыл бұрын
If Emotiva could do a BasX A-888 (or so), I would probably cry a little and start believing in every god.
@haotianzou9301
@haotianzou9301 5 жыл бұрын
The volume knob of the SP200 has design issues, it will result in channel inbalance in 9-10 oclock rotation. I have checked with SMSL and they told me it's a design issue. So just keep in mind before purchasing.
@NeoKronos44
@NeoKronos44 5 жыл бұрын
Verified. This issue is happening on mine too. It doesn't affect the amazing sound quality though.
@kristoffer8740
@kristoffer8740 5 жыл бұрын
So you will get channel imbalance if you set the volume pot between 9-10 o'clock?
@MixingGBP
@MixingGBP 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this update. After watching this video, I was having serious buyers remorse over getting the Monoprice 887 just 2 days ago and spending $110 more to get basically the same sound quality. Also bought the 4 pin XLR connector and cable to make my own balanced cable for my HD650 to run with hotter output. Now I don't feel bad about spending a few more bucks because the 887 is superb and does not have this volume issue. Cheers.
@stewiegriffin993
@stewiegriffin993 5 жыл бұрын
By the looks of it, that's the same volume knob as the little cheap FX Audio DAC-X6 and I just love how the Chinese share their patents freely. That's why IEMs are a few steps behind Chi-Fi right now
@deshan79
@deshan79 5 жыл бұрын
I actually love the build quality of my Dac-X6...was pleasantly surprised when I bought this with plans on upgrading in the future. Here I am still using it over a year later and in no hurry.
@stewiegriffin993
@stewiegriffin993 5 жыл бұрын
@@deshan79 agreed, the build is amazing. Decent sounding too
@nhk403
@nhk403 5 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure it's Aqua's pantsu that are transparent but Darkness is my favorite. Yunyun is a close second, after watching the movie.
@petervanderham4725
@petervanderham4725 4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Now I just have to decide between this one and the Topping A50s...
@sleepyrhythms6668
@sleepyrhythms6668 5 жыл бұрын
I'm getting the Schiit asgard 3 with a great dac built in because not only does it push more power @300 ohms but is also upgradeable. Not to mention its combo unit price is below the SP200.
@mvv1408
@mvv1408 5 жыл бұрын
I have one with 4490 dac. It sounds great!
@timschlitzer3728
@timschlitzer3728 5 жыл бұрын
What a ride I gone thru. First bought the x1s and x7s Bundle at drop than watched 787 canceled the x bundle than watched the 888 video fuck you zeos. It gets better every video.
@BunnyslippersEUC
@BunnyslippersEUC 5 жыл бұрын
Use Ifi IEMatch with that amp. That will lower the signal for IEM's. The sp200 is released 2 years to late. I am happy with my Rupert.
@zhv3062
@zhv3062 4 жыл бұрын
I'm here because this is on Drop now. I heard this was SE even through the XLR. Being a newb at this gear-level I needed your words to let me know it was alright. Not like I have the ears to notice differences yet but I don't want to spend close to $300CAD for gimped gear. Right now, I see XLR, I think Balanced Audio, Balanced = Good. Thanks for being informative even if you tend to trail off a lot =D.
@Pakemania
@Pakemania 4 жыл бұрын
I just grabbed this used for 200€, heck yes. Been spending a shitton of money on audio gear this past month, thanks Z.
@Raid639
@Raid639 5 жыл бұрын
Just an FYI, Monoprice does make a standalone THX Amp. 887, $400
@Patriot1791-BOR
@Patriot1791-BOR 5 жыл бұрын
He sounds so much like Jack Black
@buzzcrushtrendkill
@buzzcrushtrendkill 4 жыл бұрын
Only a little gayer. LOL
@SlickBlackCadillac
@SlickBlackCadillac 4 жыл бұрын
@@buzzcrushtrendkill I've been listening to Z for hours and hours. But this is first video I thought he sounded gay. Is he gay? Or just a gayer jack black? lol
@rsdno
@rsdno 4 жыл бұрын
@@SlickBlackCadillac you never get the idea that he likes us to think he doesn't give a shit ,but I have seen what looked like a lady but no head shots
@Tinez87
@Tinez87 4 жыл бұрын
I've thought this since day one, it's uncanny!
@DefiantAML
@DefiantAML 4 жыл бұрын
Just got the 888 amp, and my Beyer T1's do benefit from high gain. You can drive them at low gain, but they sound better at high gain. Everything is richer. Bass, treble, etc. Great little amp. And slightly better/different than my Loxjie P20 (balanced in and out).
@-Rambi-
@-Rambi- 4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed, 50/50 for good content and that you actually knew what aerogel is.
@larmeau
@larmeau 5 жыл бұрын
Just received mine today and WOW! Thx Zeos! I live in China so importing from drop or monoprice can be a bitch, SMSL is a no brainer for me, and I managed to hunt a second hand but in mint condition one for about $235 ish, definitely one of the better bargains I made in years!
@TechnoGuy11
@TechnoGuy11 5 жыл бұрын
Holy s#!t does this amp sound amazing. Paired with my JDS Labs EL Dac my Aiva has never sounded this clean and clear. I really am picking up sounds in songs I've never noticed before. I was scared it might makes my Aiva sound to bright but they don't, they just sound awesome. One of the best audio purchases I've ever made.
@quentengarcia4391
@quentengarcia4391 5 жыл бұрын
Zeos- no one else has these but me. Subscriber- looks down at t4 and remembers the ten t4 videos he saw in the last week.
@ZReviews
@ZReviews 5 жыл бұрын
When I filmed it.
@cattaway07
@cattaway07 5 жыл бұрын
HOLY S**T!! ZEOS JUST ADMITTED TO WIRES MAKING A DIFFERENCE!!!!
@ZReviews
@ZReviews 5 жыл бұрын
I DID NOT... WHY ARE WE SCREAMING..
@cattaway07
@cattaway07 5 жыл бұрын
Z Reviews 22:07 OH YES YOU DID!!!
@Lquiyasm
@Lquiyasm 5 жыл бұрын
He understands the Word paralelogram BUT HE DOES NOT NOW WHY THEY DID THAT, thaaaats why ya all screaming
@RaveHDNation
@RaveHDNation 5 жыл бұрын
That feeling when you have a 789 on order and Drop keeps delaying the shipment and then you see this.........
@Jordonater
@Jordonater 5 жыл бұрын
I havent ordered a 789 but to give you some relief the 789 is slighty more powerful still.
@Loves2spooch123
@Loves2spooch123 5 жыл бұрын
I get you man, that stupid delay from november to now december. Part of me is itching to cancel and order this and have it within the week. But I've wanted that stupid 789 for so long I'm just going to count my losses and wait.
@Jordonater
@Jordonater 5 жыл бұрын
@@Loves2spooch123 Hey do you think this would be good with a DX3 Pro DAC?
@Loves2spooch123
@Loves2spooch123 5 жыл бұрын
@@Jordonater absolutely.
@Jordonater
@Jordonater 5 жыл бұрын
@@Loves2spooch123 Thank you
@EdreiZahari
@EdreiZahari 5 жыл бұрын
I take full credit for that TH909 pad swap. I just wanted to know how good it was so I can swap pads on the HE5SE for it.
@KiyaWarrior
@KiyaWarrior 4 жыл бұрын
After hours and hours of reading, I'm going with the 789. $300 on drop. Better QC, doesn't get hot. Better case. Better controls. Same sound. Edit: I'm back after 3 years. I highly regret getting the 789. It died after 8 months. No warranty. No replacement. Drop screwed me hard.
@nektariosvarras8111
@nektariosvarras8111 4 жыл бұрын
This review saved me some money today.
@HardwareAddiction
@HardwareAddiction 4 жыл бұрын
I bought the SP200 last week and main reason was price, I was able to get it from Aliexpress for 224$, compare to Drop's 789 at 400$ it was a no brainer. Second reason is as you said it, 789 uses an external transformer, which I totally despise because they are bulky, add up and create clutter. How could 768 designers skimp on that with such a huge enclosure is beyond me.
@Skylancer727
@Skylancer727 5 жыл бұрын
You also seem to be forgetting the new monoprice THX 887 which also uses the THX 888 chipset. It also is basically a carbon copy of the 789 with the same voltage, lack of digital conversions, same gain switch, etc. Though it's been out of stock for the past few days, just got back in stock.
@ZReviews
@ZReviews 5 жыл бұрын
Not forgot, was unaware of when I filmed this.
@johnyang799
@johnyang799 5 жыл бұрын
Lower noise lower distortion than 789, using opa1612 instead of opa1602
@ameer014
@ameer014 3 жыл бұрын
I have two questions and hope you can answer them for me!! Q1 -The SP200 amp supports XLR balanced input but the Dac I am using with it is unbalanced (Topping E30) and only has RCA connections So I will be connecting the Dac to the amp through RCA cables and the headphones (Hd6xx) to the amp using the XLR output (Balanced), Will this give me a balanced signal or I must use the balanced input and output from the Amp in order to get a balanced signal? Q2- If I get a cable that is RCA to XLR and connect the Dac to the Amp using the XLR balanced input, Will this give me a balanced signal ??
@iritian
@iritian 2 жыл бұрын
The circuit in the amp is single ended so it doesn't matter if your source is balanced or not
@gatticusfpv3174
@gatticusfpv3174 4 жыл бұрын
They have the m200 matching dac now like you said. The case is the same and when stacked it actually looks fairly interesting.
@N3ukenInD3K3uken
@N3ukenInD3K3uken 4 жыл бұрын
20:34 they actually did come out with a parallelogram companion DAC called the M200
@jeffsloane8628
@jeffsloane8628 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect review Z. Thumbs up.
@TheLaziestGuyEver
@TheLaziestGuyEver 4 жыл бұрын
Got one for 260 dollars on the topping smsl website. Cant wait to get it
@Jt19702
@Jt19702 4 жыл бұрын
Running IFI Zen DAC balance out to SMSL SP200 XLR balance in and I can hear the increase in volume and detail vs RCA. I don’t need High gain on any of my headphones.
@zacharymilos392
@zacharymilos392 4 жыл бұрын
Is this a worthy upgrade to the Magni 2? Powering X2's, AD700's but plan to pick up LCD's and possibly some HD660's.
@TJ.Turner
@TJ.Turner 5 жыл бұрын
Monoprice does have a Amp only THX 887, it was released yesterday.
@darrentantoco
@darrentantoco 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else here right now cause it's $140 on Drop?
@rendroidz4680
@rendroidz4680 3 жыл бұрын
Lol yup like me
@sayex6727
@sayex6727 5 жыл бұрын
In need for the T4's review
@stuka78
@stuka78 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Zeos, isn’t it time to sell the Panda stack?!?
@arthurwatts1680
@arthurwatts1680 5 жыл бұрын
Dont be silly - other than the shit he puts up for auction for his Patreon chums, Zeos seems to a Bowerbird when it comes to gear ;) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowerbird In and around the bower, the male places a variety of brightly colored objects he has collected. These objects - usually different among each species - may include hundreds of shells, leaves, flowers, feathers, stones, berries, and even discarded plastic items, coins, nails, rifle shells, or pieces of glass. The males spend hours arranging this collection Shiny, shiny Zeos.
@ZReviews
@ZReviews 5 жыл бұрын
It was too pretty to sell. I gave it to my brother. It will live in the family forever.
@arthurwatts1680
@arthurwatts1680 5 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews if Italian homes in the US are anything like Greek&Italian homes here in Oz, that stack will look right at home amidst the ornate columns and lounge settings straight out of Zeus' reception hall ;)
@masterxyr
@masterxyr 5 жыл бұрын
@@arthurwatts1680 Did a dingo steal ya baby? Then why the chip in the shoulder
@any1alive
@any1alive 5 жыл бұрын
its the same volume because, its running balanced single ended. It has 2, tpa6120a2 amp chips, in single 3pole mode 1chip for left, 1 for right and a shred ground. in balanced 4 pole mode. 1chip left and ground, 1chip for right and ground i think i read that by default ground is seperated except for when single is plugged in and it shorts, but dont take this line as fact
@Shozimus
@Shozimus 5 жыл бұрын
Had a chance to listen to one on Audio Video Show 2019 in Poland, last weekend. Oh it was a freaking suprise of the show - innitially litstend to it with Taskar HF580 - sounded great. And it was paired with the VMV D1. Sadly the only store\booth that had it - has only One DEMO unit, and could not sell it to me on the spot :( They should be available before X-mas....then I will have my THX :D
@KentBurgess
@KentBurgess 5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it's been addressed in the comments yet but George Lucas and Lucasfilm no longer own THX. It' been owned by Razer (yes the gaming peripheral company) since May of 2017.
@Jordonater
@Jordonater 5 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that one of the best amps ever made is from Razer of all companys.
@joshbritton3268
@joshbritton3268 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have any opinions on the Monoprice THX AAA 887 ?
@j3ffleopard690
@j3ffleopard690 5 жыл бұрын
No pre-amp out for speakers? Still not a replacement for my Atom.
@fabianmontano3936
@fabianmontano3936 5 жыл бұрын
Yup essential component in my desktop headphone/speaker system.
@johnellison3173
@johnellison3173 5 жыл бұрын
It does have a pre out. Plug a 1/4 inch to rca cable into the headphone out and use the volume knob. There's your pre out!
@folked-up
@folked-up 5 жыл бұрын
or do it from your DAC.
@ernievarhola5287
@ernievarhola5287 5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a good solution to the power issue is using an audio attenuator? I have the iematch from ifi, seems like it would be the answer for using iem's with this amp and still save over the 789.
@TomDubiel
@TomDubiel 5 жыл бұрын
How this compare to Aune X7s please? Now they look like same price point so would be interested to know the difference. I have bought x7s month ago and I love the sound in comparison to Schiit Asgard 2 i had to sell. X7s has cleaner sound and it has that clarity and pleasant mid-warm sound. Asgard sounded bit too warm for me and also got very hot! So what do you think I regards to X7s?
@mrantonelski
@mrantonelski 3 жыл бұрын
having to choose a dac to match this amp, which model or price range do you recommend?
@thesoundizerav4956
@thesoundizerav4956 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Zeus, what XLR 4pin to 6.35mm Adapter did you show in this video and can you recommend one. Thank you
@yogiwp_
@yogiwp_ 5 жыл бұрын
So what exactly is the difference between 789, 887, and 888?
@deshan79
@deshan79 5 жыл бұрын
The first number represents the numbers of dohickies on the thingimabobber, the 2nd number represents the amount of flux capacitors, the 3rd number....oh nevermind I have no clue what the fuck I'm talking about.
@purpleballoon5138
@purpleballoon5138 5 жыл бұрын
@omegaorgun I like this! Lol
@johnyang799
@johnyang799 5 жыл бұрын
789 = opa1602 + opa564 + balanced out 888 = opa1612 + opa564 + no balanced out 887 = opa1612 + opa564 + balanced out hpa4 = 888 + class H power supply for more power with high impedance load
@yogiwp_
@yogiwp_ 5 жыл бұрын
@@johnyang799 Thanks. But what balanced/no balanced out mean in this instance? (they all seem to have balanced.. unless I misunderstood)
@johnyang799
@johnyang799 5 жыл бұрын
@@yogiwp_ Balanced output. And having 4pin XLR output jack is not equal to having balanced output. You can wire two pins to ground internally which is how they do it. It's still beneficial. And balanced doesn't mean better.
@adambrown8867
@adambrown8867 5 жыл бұрын
I'd be curious to see if THX is simply using a ton of negative feedback, or feed forward circuit design & marketing it as a new revolutionary technology.
@RenRenification
@RenRenification 5 жыл бұрын
I’m a bit rusty, but I believe too much negative feedback would over damp the signal and would be audible.
@adambrown8867
@adambrown8867 5 жыл бұрын
@@RenRenification I'm no engineer. I do know negative feedback is used by masses of audio amplifier manufacturers to lower noise, in either local or global circuits. I also know of a design called feed forward, used in newer pro audio components, like compressors, that somehow can make a signal sound very very clean, very clear, very defined. I don't know how they work. I just know they exist.
@thepalmpilot3g
@thepalmpilot3g 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to the black and yellow headphone stand in this video? i saw the link for jeremy but not the other. Thanks!
@MititeluRadu
@MititeluRadu 5 жыл бұрын
Since you pull out the mvd v1, am also waiting for a P1 review. Specs are looking great and it can get to 888 level, it would be nice to get the set... after I find a place to put 2t of steel
@ShadedBlade141
@ShadedBlade141 5 жыл бұрын
Would the enog dac from geshelli be a good choice to pair with this?
@tr0ublem4kerWZ
@tr0ublem4kerWZ 2 жыл бұрын
Does this amp have "enough juice" for edition xs and k712?
@frykauf
@frykauf 5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could mod the potentiometer (and/or other things) to get true balance. + low/mid/high gain switch mod. Maybe none of those thx's amps added it because in THX's case it would raise the noise floor. (or maybe thx's error correction doesn't do as good of a job on fully balanced output)
@RealSteveEyes
@RealSteveEyes 4 жыл бұрын
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....
@gingkaize
@gingkaize 5 жыл бұрын
I see those Abyss 1266 Phi TC's 👀
@southghost149
@southghost149 4 жыл бұрын
“It’s a parallelogram. if I stand it up, you can see it more. How do I , how do I judge this , I guess.....we’ll take the Neumann box, because ...... Germany”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 🤣🤣 I’m crying !!!
@idanmaman
@idanmaman 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@brucebillb
@brucebillb 5 жыл бұрын
Ya think this pairs well with ENOG2 DAC? :D
@naoki95957
@naoki95957 4 жыл бұрын
789 is $299 right now, $320 on Amazon I think. And drop is working on a more 'simpler' version of it (only SE output) which they're offering for pre-order right now at $149 (regular will be $199). It'd be interesting to see where this all goes because all of them are dropping in price thanks to friendly competition provided by THX lol
@Sigillum88
@Sigillum88 5 жыл бұрын
Is it worth the upgrade over the SMSL sap II pro or should I think about something like Magni 3? Have HE 4xx, some of the Koss and Superlux line :)
@--Brushy--
@--Brushy-- 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual. Currently running 660s's into a Burson Play. I know these cans are neutral but I find that the Play kills the lows even more than running ampless (that and I no longer have a use for the mic in). Will this unit be a decent upgrade? Also wondering if it'd be safe to mount this to the under side of a desk (guessing not due to internal psu).
@KaizerPalpatine
@KaizerPalpatine 5 жыл бұрын
would this be an upgrade to the aune stack or should i get the dark voice for tubism
@djhmax09
@djhmax09 5 жыл бұрын
@Ashley Wright What tube amp you using?
@Tacet137
@Tacet137 5 жыл бұрын
Speedball is better value for amps
@filovirus1
@filovirus1 4 жыл бұрын
parallelogram case - I can NOT stand it. it's a deal-breaker for me. thanks so much for mentioning it in the review.
@Cons2911
@Cons2911 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the super noob question.. so when we say thx 887/888/889, is it a design and different companies are utilizing that design? (I see monoprice and others)
@soundsilove6123
@soundsilove6123 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you expirienced inbalance bewteen 9-10 postion. Many people talking about it. Im waiting for mine to test it :))
@kendil22
@kendil22 5 жыл бұрын
Damn you Zeos for making me buy this!
@djhmax09
@djhmax09 5 жыл бұрын
Link to the xlr to quarter-inch adapter?
@jimst3r1
@jimst3r1 4 жыл бұрын
dude you just sold me on this amp. I'm wondering what DAC is should buy, because currently i have an audio engine D1 lol!
@frykauf
@frykauf 5 жыл бұрын
So basically get the iFi IEM match + Dunu impedance adapters to play with the gain. Still it's cheaper (especially on sale) than drop's 789.
@natevirtual
@natevirtual 5 жыл бұрын
Could you please review the SMSL M10? Couldn't find that many DAC's with both balanced headphone and speaker outputs. Great channel as always!!
@GoLongboardBroseph
@GoLongboardBroseph 3 жыл бұрын
does the smsl sp200 have auto shutoff? Can it stand to be on for a majority of the day?
@Hanga1986
@Hanga1986 5 жыл бұрын
Considering this as my new amp with perhaps a Topping D50s as DAC... Or might go cheaper with the Aune X1s at half the price.
@Goryglory0209
@Goryglory0209 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly been using Aune x1s anniversary. High volume is so colored on that thing. With a Beyerdynamic 80 ohm 770 it's not that great amp. Don't buy Aune..
@Cons2911
@Cons2911 4 жыл бұрын
Wonder if one can order a monoprice with 2 power brick, one 110v and one 220v
@TheSolidlad
@TheSolidlad 5 жыл бұрын
I have an Aune X1S 10th Anniversary which I bought for 280 eur. (Slovakia) Would this be an upgrade if used with the DAC of the X1S?
@Jordonater
@Jordonater 5 жыл бұрын
Its an upgrade but whether or not its an audible upgrade would be down to your ears.
@jasonraymond7076
@jasonraymond7076 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, man. Enjoy your vids. I have a technical question I was wondering if you will answer for me. How many MW does a phone use via Bluetooth to power headphones? I wanna get some Beyerdynamic Lagoons. The specs say nominal spl of 91 at 1 MW and 107 spl at 40 MW. Will I only get the 91 DBs without a wired connection or DAC?
@ravoid36
@ravoid36 5 жыл бұрын
i have a hd6xx. Is it worth upgrading from a 100$ amp(archel pro) to this? is the sound that much cleaner
@ubacow7109
@ubacow7109 4 жыл бұрын
When does Zeos get the M200s to pair with it?
@woodypaq
@woodypaq 5 жыл бұрын
PLEASE tell me I'm the first to solve the IEM problem. With the Earstudio, set the output half or less and limit the DAC output, and now the volume on the SP 200 will now operate at a light gradual level. Hey teach. Grade my report! Peace.
@TechGoop
@TechGoop 5 жыл бұрын
This is going to be some interesting competition between the Drop, Monoprice versions. This guy is way cheaper! Same thing. Win!!
@jimis3167
@jimis3167 5 жыл бұрын
You will review LCD 2 closed anytime soon?
@idan1242
@idan1242 4 жыл бұрын
it pushes 3w/32ohm through rca or 1.5w ? please answer
@iielysiumx5811
@iielysiumx5811 5 жыл бұрын
Getting this amp at some point in the future
@frykauf
@frykauf 5 жыл бұрын
I hope people will release some kind of affordable mod to get it close to HPA4 as possible.
@johnsweda2999
@johnsweda2999 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you can count up to 10 on your fingers zo
@axelvalle4310
@axelvalle4310 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Zeos, what would you pair with this within the 200-300$ range? I'm kinda tired of trying to figuring out what works with what while still being good
@ZReviews
@ZReviews 5 жыл бұрын
A California Red Wine and maybe M1060C with the back removed or the Theiaudio Phantoms.
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