Well, one supposes so. If they didn't, then that certainly would recommend against them. And if they did, then they must know that their amp doesn't attain the performance they have claimed. I continue to state my assumption, until the manufacturer has had a chance to address it, that this example is not faulty.Show me a manual that we have tested these specifications. It is a given that they have tested them. It is like a car manufacturer saying we have driven the car...
A published specification is what the customer should get on his unit -- end-off!
A company's reputation for veracity is on the line when it comes to published specs, even if regulatory agencies don't care.
I own an SMSL something-or-other "50-watt" amp. But it was under a hundred bucks and had features and form factor I wanted in that situation. I still ended up replacing it--distortion became audible when I tried to turn it up to listenable levels. I think Amir measured it a long time ago and I seem to recall finding it--after the fact, of course--way at the right end of his SINAD chart. SMSL produces some nice stuff, though, so we know they know how, and we have to conclude this was obviously aimed at the "transistor radio" market, not the "hi-fi" market. (I'll avoid the "A" word.)
For $700, though, that excuse doesn't apply.
Rick "using an old Kenwood integrated amp in that spot now" Denney
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