[AltCtrl]

How would this amp compare to something like the Matrix m-stage hpa-3b? (Both in same price range)

 

[ttol]

Looks like the THX craze is on- S.M.S.L. also coming out with their version of THX AAA 888:

https://twitter.com/SMSL_Official/status/1173879731063836672

 

[olinko]

Looks like the THX craze is on- S.M.S.L. also coming out with their version of THX AAA 888:

https://twitter.com/SMSL_Official/status/1173879731063836672

Now we're talking. Looks like it's not balanced, but I'm sure it'll be much cheaper than the Monoprice.
Would go great with the SMSL SU-8

 

[omegaorgun]

SDAC-B is a fine little DAC.

 

[XERO1]

Looks like the THX craze is on- S.M.S.L. also coming out with their version of THX AAA 888:

https://twitter.com/SMSL_Official/status/1173879731063836672

SMSL has also been teasing a SL500 since June.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-asia-smsl-will-bring-new-product-there.7732/

Not sure which one will come first, but it looks like the SP200 is actually a real product now.

These pics of it were posted on 9-9-2019.

I wonder if it will actually use the same THX AAA 888 modules that the $3000 Benchmark HPA4 uses or if it will use a cheaper implementation like the Drop and Monoprice amps use.

Things are definitely getting interesting!

 

[protoss]

Things are definitely getting interesting

Guess we have to wait for ASR measurement to see if its any good... I am assuming it will be great. Crossing my fingers for a $399 price tag. Looks cheap but decent

 

[bequietjk]

Wow. The headphone amp game in this price bracket is swelling up.

 

[olinko]

Anybody know when this will be available? It says it's out of stock
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=39359

 

[MrPretty]

Anybody know when this will be available? It says it's out of stock
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=39359

Their page shows an ETA of 11/23/19, which should be true as long as the date doesn't slip.

 

[olinko]

Their page shows an ETA of 11/23/19, which should be true as long as the date doesn't slip.

I'm embarrassed, don't know how I missed that.

 

[MrPretty]

I'm embarrassed, don't know how I missed that.

Don't worry, it happens to everyone.

 

[olinko]

The SMSL SP200 is at $290. In my opinion, the price and the fact I won't have to import from the US makes this a winner.
Am thinking the SMSL SU-8 + SP200 will make for the ideal stack.
https://apos.audio/products/smsl-sp200-thx-headphone-amp?_pos=1&_sid=86705e6f6&_ss=r

 

[Shane D]

No 5 year warranty though.

Shane D

 

[tylerfutrell]

Does anyone know if I can use this in Europe with a normal plug adapter, or if I would need a voltage stepper (like the previous Monolith 788)?
Website says: Power supply: 24 VDC inline brick, universal input 100–240 VAC if that helps.

 

[eeagle]

Does anyone know if I can use this in Europe with a normal plug adapter, or if I would need a voltage stepper (like the previous Monolith 788)?
Website says: Power supply: 24 VDC inline brick, universal input 100–240 VAC if that helps.

inline brick, universal input 100–240 VAC spec means it should be fine with a plug adapter, no need for a transformer.