Disclaimer: I am by no means a hi-fi enthusiast, only a fellow music lover. Oh and the unit is a loner to me.
FEATURES
DISPLAY INDICATOR - Blue light will emit (on the Shonyun logo itself, and with red colour when you plug in the power adapter - the only visual indication that the device is now powered up and ready to be use) upon insertion of headphone jack to the amp line IN. A mechanism to indicate the level of battery would be a nice useful added feature though.
VOLUME KNOB – Its recessed capability is a welcome feature. It prevent any chances of accidental volume change and with the volume knob being able to be fully pushed inside and immersed made the amp easier to store and inconspicuous for transporting etc.. Though I reckon the volume increment sensitivity can yet be improved. Having said that, I would usually prefer an analogue volume knob as compared to a digital one. A digital volume control would almost always impose either too large of an increment or too less of an increment.
NEUTRAL – I reckoned that the 306A is a rather neutral amp. Those with analytical and/or bright sound preference rejoice.
POWER – The 306A is clearly packed with ample juice to drive (common) big cans. But the (fixed) gain may prove to be too much at times, so usually I would just stick to a quarter of the volume knob (rotation).
DYNAMIC – I believe the 306A would pair up nicely with all those big cans. I could hear the details coming out effortlessly from my DT880-250. Instruments separation are also better and just cruising in altogether. I particularly like how the cymbals and tambourine simmer down. Bass also sound solid and at times you can hear the bass guitar steel string vibrating (My Medicine – The Pretty Reckless). The background accompanying music in Primadonna by Marina and The Diamonds also sound rather engaging and interesting.
BASS - The bass decay may have diminish a bit too soon thus giving the impression of a lesser full bodied sound.
ENDWORDS
To sum it up, I honestly believe that you will gain substantially should you decide to purchase and pair the 306A with your source to facilitate in driving you headphone better. Especially those who own big cans. In my opinion, the Shonyun SH-306A really does present your DAP/source up to their maximum potential without altering their respective sound signature which I think is a job well done and would serve a great deal of music lovers looking for this sort of amp characteristic to properly drive their headphone.
Hard paper box
Content inside
The unit itself, SH306A
FEATURES
DISPLAY INDICATOR - Blue light will emit (on the Shonyun logo itself, and with red colour when you plug in the power adapter - the only visual indication that the device is now powered up and ready to be use) upon insertion of headphone jack to the amp line IN. A mechanism to indicate the level of battery would be a nice useful added feature though.
VOLUME KNOB – Its recessed capability is a welcome feature. It prevent any chances of accidental volume change and with the volume knob being able to be fully pushed inside and immersed made the amp easier to store and inconspicuous for transporting etc.. Though I reckon the volume increment sensitivity can yet be improved. Having said that, I would usually prefer an analogue volume knob as compared to a digital one. A digital volume control would almost always impose either too large of an increment or too less of an increment.
Bottom end of the amp - with power supply input
Top end of the amp - with vol. knob, headphone in
SQNEUTRAL – I reckoned that the 306A is a rather neutral amp. Those with analytical and/or bright sound preference rejoice.
POWER – The 306A is clearly packed with ample juice to drive (common) big cans. But the (fixed) gain may prove to be too much at times, so usually I would just stick to a quarter of the volume knob (rotation).
DYNAMIC – I believe the 306A would pair up nicely with all those big cans. I could hear the details coming out effortlessly from my DT880-250. Instruments separation are also better and just cruising in altogether. I particularly like how the cymbals and tambourine simmer down. Bass also sound solid and at times you can hear the bass guitar steel string vibrating (My Medicine – The Pretty Reckless). The background accompanying music in Primadonna by Marina and The Diamonds also sound rather engaging and interesting.
BASS - The bass decay may have diminish a bit too soon thus giving the impression of a lesser full bodied sound.
ENDWORDS
To sum it up, I honestly believe that you will gain substantially should you decide to purchase and pair the 306A with your source to facilitate in driving you headphone better. Especially those who own big cans. In my opinion, the Shonyun SH-306A really does present your DAP/source up to their maximum potential without altering their respective sound signature which I think is a job well done and would serve a great deal of music lovers looking for this sort of amp characteristic to properly drive their headphone.
