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Z Review - SMSL SAP9

So I think I really like this. I just have to find the perfect use for this little thing. If I don't it may end up in the Yardsale.

SMSL SapNEIN! -- http://amzn.to/2suktRo

ELZo Fast Charger -- http://amzn.to/2rPkEEV

Anker Battery Pack -- http://amzn.to/2supw4g

Jot -- http://schiit.com/products/jotunheim

Balanced Adapter -- http://amzn.to/2sQROsf

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Z Review - SMSL SAP9

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I read somewhere on head-fi that the X1s claimed output specs are not accurate (200mw @ 300ohm) and that it actually outputs around 80mw @ 300 ohms. Not sure if that is true as I don't own a X1s. Interesting to see if the Yulong's 200mw @ 300 ohms claimed output is accurate. Some people are comparing it with the Jotunheim (minus the balanced output) which i think is weird.. Oh, well..

Zaidi Hamid

It does seem to compete. Power is about the same but locked in Class A would eliminate the need for the X7s addon. Although it still isn't balanced.

ZeosPantera

Took a chance and bought this relatively new class A x1s "killer" (<a href="http://yulongaudio.com/en/product_detail.asp?pid=51" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://yulongaudio.com/en/product_detail.asp?pid=51</a> for USD170 used but i don't know if that claim holds up. Its supposed to arrive next week, pretty anxious to try it. I'd send you my unit for you to review but I live in the UK unfortunately. Can you please let me know what you think of the specs, at least on paper?

Zaidi Hamid

Its USB powered so yeah it is going to be weak in the knees.

ZeosPantera

I just checked the specs, and even in balanced mode it's less powerful than my O2. It's cheaper though, so I guess that's fair.

Max Eliaser

That is what I thought but all the ports on that laptop are USB3. So just weird.

ZeosPantera

I would think that you might have tried to run it off of a 500mA USB 2.0 port first which did not work, and then maybe a USB 3.0 port which can deliver more power (the amount I am uncertain about)

Casper Mønsted

Emotiva Stealth 8s

Treavor Kuipers

Now they have to come up with an affordable balanced DAC. SMSL GO!

Desmo

Hi Z just wondering what speakers you have flanking your desk?

PervySage

I was a little bit worried about the fact the X7s didn't have balanced in. But for the short 60cm that it is from the DAC to the AMP I don't think it really matters. Still haven't got my X1s yet, got sent today so I should get it tomorrow. Can't wait!

Evan Van Der Paal


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