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JDS Labs EL AMP II vs SMSL SP200

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I've had no problem using the EL Amp with the T50 based Modhouse Argon.
 
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I've had no problem using the EL Amp with the T50 based Modhouse Argon.

I appreciate the reply - The EL Amp lack of power concerned me.

The Fostex run straight off my Xbox Controller with enough volume so I am sure there is a difference between having 'no problems' and optimal audio quality.

Is there a reason I woud buy the JDS EL above the much cheaper SMSL SP200 ?
 
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Ergonomics. The volume wheel is a nice feature.

I appreciate the reply, but I don't think I could possibly care any less about ergonomics - I am here for audio fidelity, and nothing else, assuming if ofc has the conectivity I need, which is basic.
 

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I did own the SMSL for a brief period. The problem I had with it was I found it unusable with less demanding headphones. It got way too loud for my tastes with the volume not up very much. I find the JDS to have more usable range on the volume. But if you are only using the headphones you mentioned my issues with the SMSL may not matter.
 
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I did own the SMSL for a brief period. The problem I had with it was I found it unusable with less demanding headphones. It got way too loud for my tastes with the volume not up very much. I find the JDS to have more usable range on the volume. But if you are only using the headphones you mentioned my issues with the SMSL may not matter.

Understood - appreciated.
 
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How about the Sp400 now?:cool:

Actually.... I was looking a the SH-9 in fact I will be honest I'd have bought it but delivery time was nearly Christmas so just didn't pull the trigger. Too long of a wait ;P (Arrives: Dec 18 - Jan 4)

As it is, I am currently using different headphones and ended up with the Topping L30

What on earth is the SP400 ?
 

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