Upgrade SMSL amplifier

[djsolidsnake86]

Hi, I am with this configuration:
Dac/pre/amp headphones AudioGD NFB 11.28
Sennheiser HD600S headphones
Diamond Wharfedale speakers 12.2
AMP SMSL SA36A PRO speakers

Of all this chain undoubtedly the amp diffusers is the weak ring, I wanted to know what to combine with it? If an SMSL (new models such as PA40, AO200 MK2, PA200) or something more serious?
And I also had in mind to change the 11.28 with 28.38 to have a better sound surrender on the headphones, but would you be worth it?

 

[DVDdoug]

Of all this chain undoubtedly the amp diffusers is the weak ring,

Why do you thing that? What's the problem? Does it go loud enough? If you can turn it up without hearing distortion another amp is unlikely to make anu difference.

And I also had in mind to change the 11.28

Same thing there. If it goes loud enough with your particular headphones it's probably already better than human hearing.

On the other hand... Different speakers or different headphones will ALWAYS sound different (better or worse). Or you can alter the sound with EQ or tone controls.

 

[djsolidsnake86]

well, the sound is not good for me, the smsl i have is 10 years old and is the time now to change it for better pair with my new speakers (the wharfedale)
i'm undecided between pa200, aiyima a70/a80, e3 audio a5/a7 or a final icepower 50asx2

 

[Mike_Trueman]

Lots of little amps these days. A amp will not change your sound to much. Whats your budget? AIYIMA A80, WiiM Vibelink, SMSL PA-X, ...

I just sold my SMSL AO300 and wharfedale 12.2 speakers 2 weeks ago and upgraded also.

 

[djsolidsnake86]

Lots of little amps these days. A amp will not change your sound to much. Whats your budget? AIYIMA A80, WiiM Vibelink, SMSL PA-X, ...

I just sold my SMSL AO300 and wharfedale 12.2 speakers 2 weeks ago and upgraded also.

About 400 eur
Why you sell wharfedale?
Pa200 could be good? I cant find pa-x and is more expensive i think

 

[Mike_Trueman]

About 400 eur
Why you sell wharfedale?
Pa200 could be good? I cant find pa-x and is more expensive i think

I would by the WiiM Vibelink if i had your budget. Better DAC and Power then the PA200

WiiM Vibelink

Designed specifically for WiiM streamers, ensuring effortless connectivity and optimal performance.

www.wiimhome.com

I sold my Diamonds for a different and better sound. Speaker sound quality is personal and you can only hear this with a demo at your local audiostore.

 

[djsolidsnake86]

I would by the WiiM Vibelink if i had your budget. Better DAC and Power then the PA200

WiiM Vibelink

Designed specifically for WiiM streamers, ensuring effortless connectivity and optimal performance.

www.wiimhome.com

I sold my Diamonds for a different and better sound. Speaker sound quality is personal and you can only hear this with a demo at your local audiostore.

The pa200 doesnt have dac, i dont need it
And about power i dont listen at high very high volumes, im more interested in sound quality

 

[Mike_Trueman]

The pa200 doesnt have dac, i dont need it
And about power i dont listen at high very high volumes, im more interested in sound quality

You have set your mind on the PA200. Just buy it, this will be enough power for you and it will sound good.

These days class D amps have very low distortion.
Speakers and DAC's will change the sound quality not your class D power amp.