Just got it all hooked up with RCA, readjusted subwoofer phase to match (needed 90° setting for my V3 Monos and 0° setting for the PA200), re-leveled my subwoofer volume to match the PA200, set the amp to pure stereo power amplifier (volume bypass), and am playing test playlist now.
So far so good, nothing sticking out to me in terms of the sound to be concerned about. The amplifier is every bit as transparent as SMSL’s measurements/marketing material claims. I do need to get some actual critical listening in later tonight to know for sure, but based on what I’m hearing so far, these are a keeper and I can’t wait to get the second unit in to try them out in bridged monobloc/XLR mode.
Wonderful to be able to replace amps with exterior power supplies with these lovely one-piece amps!
Pics:
Box:
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Front:
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Rear:
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In the console for size comparison. It is the exact same width as FiiO K9 AKM, and about a centimeter/half inch wider than WiiM Ultra:
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A shame these didn’t come in black, or with 12V trigger, but I’ll accept that because of the amazing balance of sound quality and power for the price. Sounds just as great as the Topping B100s I had before without concerns about power/safety cut-out. No ungainly exterior power supplies.
-Ed