A PREVIEW of S.M.S.L SH-9 THXAAA-888 headphone amplifier
Nov 5, 2020 at 1:20 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 27
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Since S.M.S.L SU-9 had been listed, many users turn to look forward to the SH-9.
Let's have a short talk about SH-9 and take the first impression here! It is a powerful desktop headphone amplifier, What should be mentioned is that it's priced at US$289.99, the released date is not determined yet, but soon.
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This high-performance amp features 2 outputs jack (4-Pin XLR, and an unbalanced 6.35mm output). It owns strong output power to drive the headphones that are commonly used in the market. In order to fit the small earbuds in the same way, it has been specially designed with 2 types of gain switch(High/Low).
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SH-9 has the particularity of integrating THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier technology (THX AAA™) patent technology, delivering an uncompromising, ultimate headphone listening experience, and incredibly accurate sound at very low noise and distortion levels. THXAA-888 allows the amplifier to reach its maximum output power and sound pressure level without the distortion of the product typically associated with increased output levels of conventional amplifiers.
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It includes a 1.9-inch color LCD display, you can view the input channels, gain setting, and volume on the display clearly. You can control and operate the menu with the function knob, there are 5 pages-- INPUT, GAIN, VOL MODE, BRIGHTNESS, and VERSION. It adopts relay-controlled volume, the ultimate solution for analog audio.
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Specs:

Inputs: Balanced x1, Unbalanced x1
Outputs: Balanced x1, Unbalanced x1
Output Power: 6W x 2 (16 Ω)
3W x 2 (32 Ω)
440mW x 2 (300 Ω)
220mW x 2 (600 Ω)
SNR: 137dB, A-Weighted
Output Noise: 1.9uV, A-Weighted
THD+N: -123dB, 0.00006% (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -117dB, 0.00013% (20-20kHz , 32 Ω, -3dB)
THD: -125dB, 0.00006% (1 kHz, 16 Ω, -3dB)
Input Impedance: 47kΩ
Output Impedance: Near 0 Ω
Frequency Response: 0.1Hz - 500kHz(-3dB)
Gain: Low(+0dB), High(+10dB)
Power supply voltage/frequency: AC100-240V, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption(EN60065): 24 W
Power consumption in standby mode:<0.1W
Size: 187.5x154x40(mm)
Packing size: 282x232x79(mm)
Weight: 790g


Any problem and comments are welcomed!
 
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Nov 5, 2020 at 9:37 PM Post #5 of 27
It's sold through on their website already :cry: I look forward to testing this against my sh-8! Fingers crossed it hits amazon fairly quickly!!

@shenzhenaudio Do we know if this will be truly balanced? Does the claim for 3 watts come from the single ended jack or xlr jack?
It has not been released yet, we just open the channel to let you guys know. we will announce the released date soon. It's not truly balanced, 3watts from single end jack, also from xlr jack. :)
 
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Nov 5, 2020 at 9:46 PM Post #6 of 27
@shenzhenaudio what happened to the SP400? Are they going to tease with a couple of renderings and skip to another product like they did with the SP400?
 
Nov 6, 2020 at 12:46 AM Post #7 of 27
@shenzhenaudio what happened to the SP400? Are they going to tease with a couple of renderings and skip to another product like they did with the SP400?
SP400 is in bulk production, it will be released soon. The pre-order channel of SH-9 will be opened on 11.11. Really thanks for your time.
 
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Nov 6, 2020 at 4:32 PM Post #8 of 27
Does it include a remote control?
 
Nov 8, 2020 at 10:21 PM Post #9 of 27
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Nov 11, 2020 at 6:28 AM Post #12 of 27
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Nov 14, 2020 at 9:24 AM Post #13 of 27
What differences between this and SP200?
 
Nov 15, 2020 at 10:52 PM Post #14 of 27
What differences between this and SP200?
SH-9: SNR>137dB SP200: SNR: 130dB
SH-9 with remote control, screen display
Sound performance: SH-9 has a clearer image.
 
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