I figured that would be the right section to post this, as these new amps are called digital amps.
Recently while browsing the Audiophonics site (French distributor and manufacturer of audio gear) I noticed a model by SMSL called the AD18, a digital amp that has apparently made a small splash in audiophile circles (at least in France). There are 80 reviews for the amp which is an unusually high number for the site, from people who have tried it sometimes with really good speakers and compared it to serious amplifiers. Assessments range from the SMSL being called revolutionary and ground-breaking, to people saying it is competition for mid-range analog amps at most and not truly audiophile. But most seem to think it's a pretty incredible deal for just over €100.
I'm used to the analog vs. digital debate as regards guitar amps, which can easily veer into fanaticism. I'm all for innovation. I think Leo Fender and Christopher Kemper have a lot in common. In terms of convenience, at the minimum, I think digital guitar amps are a fantastic invention. I wasn't aware until now the technology was emerging too in audio land. Is anyone familiar with that trend? I think it's quite interesting, and given the reviews the SMSL gets, I can't help but wonder where the technology will be just a few years from now.
Recently while browsing the Audiophonics site (French distributor and manufacturer of audio gear) I noticed a model by SMSL called the AD18, a digital amp that has apparently made a small splash in audiophile circles (at least in France). There are 80 reviews for the amp which is an unusually high number for the site, from people who have tried it sometimes with really good speakers and compared it to serious amplifiers. Assessments range from the SMSL being called revolutionary and ground-breaking, to people saying it is competition for mid-range analog amps at most and not truly audiophile. But most seem to think it's a pretty incredible deal for just over €100.
I'm used to the analog vs. digital debate as regards guitar amps, which can easily veer into fanaticism. I'm all for innovation. I think Leo Fender and Christopher Kemper have a lot in common. In terms of convenience, at the minimum, I think digital guitar amps are a fantastic invention. I wasn't aware until now the technology was emerging too in audio land. Is anyone familiar with that trend? I think it's quite interesting, and given the reviews the SMSL gets, I can't help but wonder where the technology will be just a few years from now.