[Nonsensical]

 

Great, I think you'll be pleased, I'm listening atm to Shure SRH440 from Aune T1 line out and SAP-5 sounds clean that slight colouration makes the amp smooth while keeping nice detail levels. Really pleasant sound and I just gave SAP-5 its first charge.

The little volume dial can take some getting used too, but remembering the unit is for 'on the go' its the best way to have it.


 

 

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Oh, but what's that off to the right?? 

 

Oh, I don't know, maybe it's my current favourite?  

 

[Wokei]

Oh, I don't know, maybe it's my current favourite?  :rolleyes:

+ haha ...we'll see ...let the battle begins ...joking joking .....

 

[H20Fidelity]

+ haha ...we'll see ...let the battle begins ...joking joking .....

I'm actually running Havi now using the bass-boost on SAP-5, while it's still quite bassy the boost is much nicer due to Havi's neutral signature. So I would probably only use the boost with neutral sounding gear, or gear that really needs a helping hand downstairs. Anything with a forward low end already is still too much (for my preferences)

 

[Wokei]

I'm actually running Havi now using the bass-boost on SAP-5, while it's still quite bassy the boost is much nicer due to Havi's neutral signature. So I would probably only use the boost with neutral sounding gear, or gear that really needs a helping hand downstairs. Anything with a forward low end already is still too much (for my preferences)

Exactly the same thing me was thinking to ask you next...Like me Soundmagic PL50 definitely need that bass boost...so with Havi on bass boost on SMSL ...does it distort the sound much

 

[H20Fidelity]

Exactly the same thing me was thinking to ask you next...Like me Soundmagic PL50 definitely need that bass boost...so with Havi on bass boost on SMSL ...does it distort the sound much

No, no distortion keeping in mind I didn't use excessive volumes, one little concern is the mids became a little veiled with the boost on, I've found the same thing with E11. It's kind of strange how different SAP-5 changes between both modes. Set flat it's overly clean and smooth for the price point, but with the boost on turns into a bit of monster.

 

[Wokei]

No, no distortion keeping in mind I didn't use excessive volumes, one little concern is the mids became a little veiled with the boost on, I've found the same thing with E11. It's kind of strange how different SAP-5 changes between both modes. Set flat it's overly clean and smooth for the price point, but with the boost on turns into a bit of monster.

I guess it's a moot point now to worry about how SAP-5 now but me don't use the bass boost also when me had E11....but the clean and detail of SAP-5 from you described with that wee bit colourisation sound pretty good for me....no longer a bass head ...really moving toward clarity detail n appreciating the intricacy of different instruments creating that synergy ...quality bass and not ground shaking thumping caveman bass

Thanks mate

 

[DisCHORDDubstep]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FGRNQNU/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1408119724&sr=8-11&pi=SL75 oh this looks like an interesting desktop amp from SMSL...
Specifications:
Brand: SMSL
Model: sAp II
Standard Input Interface: 3.5mm/RCA, stereo input (with switch)
Standard Output Interface: 6.35mm headphone Block
SNR: >= 105db
Distortion : <=0.003%
Frequency Response: 20hz to 30khz
Output Power: 90mw /600ohm, 180mw /300ohm, 450mw /100ohm, 610mw /62ohm, 910mw /32ohm, 1000mw /16ohm
Color: Golden
Dimensions: 126 * 74 * 30mm (including protruding parts)

That's some good looking numbers for the price.

 

[Wokei]

Price wise SMSL are really very affordable..period

 

[DisCHORDDubstep]

I guess it's a moot point now to worry about how SAP-5 now but me don't use the bass boost also when me had E11....but the clean and detail of SAP-5 from you described with that wee bit colourisation sound pretty good for me....no longer a bass head ...really moving toward clarity detail n appreciating the intricacy of different instruments creating that synergy ...quality bass and not ground shaking thumping caveman bass

Thanks mate

there is such a thing as quality bassy cans... You know... Bass tilted audiophile headphones that still give you great resolution and detail?

 

[H20Fidelity]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FGRNQNU/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1408119724&sr=8-11&pi=SL75 oh this looks like an interesting desktop amp from SMSL...
Specifications:
Brand: SMSL
Model: sAp II
Standard Input Interface: 3.5mm/RCA, stereo input (with switch)
Standard Output Interface: 6.35mm headphone Block
SNR: >= 105db
Distortion : <=0.003%
Frequency Response: 20hz to 30khz
Output Power: 90mw /600ohm, 180mw /300ohm, 450mw /100ohm, 610mw /62ohm, 910mw /32ohm, 1000mw /16ohm
Color: Golden
Dimensions: 126 * 74 * 30mm (including protruding parts)

That's some good looking numbers for the price.

They have quite a few on eBay, I was looking at this one earlier tonight.

(dac/amp)

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111190799630&alt=web

But already ordered this one the night before. This one is SAP-6 or SAP-VI for desktop only.

(amp only)

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191219433455&alt=web

With the amp being discussed in this thread I'm Interested in trying some of there other products.

 

[Wokei]

there is such a thing as quality bassy cans... You know... Bass tilted audiophile headphones that still give you great resolution and detail?

Yes ...totally agree with you ..but that's not me sound signature ....its all down to preference ....at the end of the day...

 

[DisCHORDDubstep]

Ehh I like to avoid using eBay when possible... I guess I kinda would have to though for a lot of the SMSL amps huh?

 

[H20Fidelity]

Ehh I like to avoid using eBay when possible... I guess I kinda would have to though for a lot of the SMSL amps huh?

I understand, I'd use Amazon too but they don't ship everything to Australia. Though goto eBay USA and type in SMSL, they have an army of items. Much more than I'm willing to try before going broke. ;p

 

[Wokei]

Me would have gone broke ...kaput ...finito if Malaysia have Amazon ....

 

[DisCHORDDubstep]

Me would have gone broke ...kaput ...finito if Malaysia have Amazon ....

lol!... Yeah they have basically every flagship headphone and every amp imaginable... Sennheiser HD800, Stax SR-009, AKG K812, Audeze LCD-3...