If my math is right, it should be around 1.2W.Hi @amirm , amp only clips below 32 ohms but what is max power output in Watts at 12ohms for example, before clipping?
Looks like MQA.How can it have less power than the a10d?
What's the value proposition of this unit over the a10d?
Does it depend on the current limiting though?If my math is right, it should be around 1.2W.
I just went off the ~3.8Vrms that Amir measured into 12ohm.Does it depend on the current limiting though?
Do we have that number?
I disagree. What is the cost of decent form (in the form of the display layout)? The cost of hiring a designer is negligible with the number of units they sell.Function, form or price. Pick two.
Not arguing with you, but are there any figures for sales of *any* of these things?Not anymore. More and more people who used to buy expensive gear are buying this class of device and happy with them. It just a matter of messaging.
What could improving the M-Scalar achieve? Isn't whatever it is claimed to do already done beyond audibility by the best DACs?The jewelry aspect is quite weak and won't save it. They need to step the performance so it is not a choice between looks and performance.
Sabaj A10d 2022 (just reviewed) versus A20d
Functionality is the same except A20d has MQA, which is actually a win for the A10d.
Sinad is essentially equivalent: 120 for A10d vs 121 for A20d (obviously not an audible difference)
A10d headphone amp has more power: 1.4 watts at 33 ohm versus 1.1 watts.
A20d amp is maybe the tiniest bit cleaner, but really a negligible difference.
So, why would I spend an extra $120 on A20d?
I like to know that too. I also want to know how this new Chinese Hi-Fi industry structured.Not arguing with you, but are there any figures for sales of *any* of these things?
Yep, makes sense. But if your implementation is, like mine, full sized headphones (not IEMs) with USB input, there is really no difference except price that I can see.50mV SNR not as good with A10d 2022
Jitter strangely not as good with A10d 2022, with TOSlink.
Exceptionally good TOSlink jitter with A20d 2022
Seeing competition selling better stuff cheaper can be a PITAAnother great, helpful review Amir, thank you.
And yet somebody is still not impressed:
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I thought they rate rating is for the product not the review.Another great, helpful review Amir, thank you.
And yet somebody is still not impressed: