[Shane D]

Well with audeze planar phones it's stellar.

I like my Sundara's and Focal Elex's on it.

 

[MRHiFiReviews]

Well with audeze planar phones it's stellar.

I think it pairs fairly well with my planar headphones (Aeon2C and Ananda) as well.

 

[defguy]

Has anyone used this with Elear? I'm assuming the results should be similar to Elex? I'm currently using Dragonfly Red or Cayin N5 mk2 into Fiio E12 DIY.
I'm considering this, Monolith THX, iFi Micro BL or Shiit Asgard 3. I have a couple of DAC options I can use with this but an all in one solution would be better

 

[MRHiFiReviews]

Has anyone used this with Elear? I'm assuming the results should be similar to Elex? I'm currently using Dragonfly Red or Cayin N5 mk2 into Fiio E12 DIY.
I'm considering this, Monolith THX, iFi Micro BL or Shiit Asgard 3. I have a couple of DAC options I can use with this but an all in one solution would be better

I did use this amp with the the Elear with both the Clear pads essentially the Elex and also with the stock Elear pads. It sounded decent however I found myself needing to adjust the tones with the Schiit Loki to make the listening experience less fatiguing and more enjoyable.

I didn’t end up keeping the Elear’s. The choice to return them may have been helped by the THX pairing or just by the fact I may not enjoy most focal offerings as much as other headphones.

I love the iFi Micro IDSD black label, its portability factor, power, dual burr brown dac chip set, and XBASS and 3D features make for a pretty versatile little amp. I also enjoy a bit warmer sound presentation.

 

[Shane D]

Has anyone used this with Elear? I'm assuming the results should be similar to Elex? I'm currently using Dragonfly Red or Cayin N5 mk2 into Fiio E12 DIY.
I'm considering this, Monolith THX, iFi Micro BL or Shiit Asgard 3. I have a couple of DAC options I can use with this but an all in one solution would be better

I like the Elex with it but only when the music is smooth and clean.

 

[Uebelkraehe]

The Focal Clear did sound really good with this amp, although i ended up selling them. Didn't like their timbre.

 

[340519]

I have the Clear and it sounds fabulous with the sp200.

 

[MRHiFiReviews]

I like the Elex with it but only when the music is smooth and clean.

Shane, I think you nailed it. The SMSL SP200 pairs really well with a touch warmer headphones IMO. Brighter sounding headphones or headphones that have an odd timbre can sound a bit harsh especially if the recording isn't great.

 

[Shane D]

Shane, I think you nailed it. The SMSL SP200 pairs really well with a touch warmer headphones IMO. Brighter sounding headphones or headphones that have an odd timbre can sound a bit harsh especially if the recording isn't great.

Totally agree.

 

[Dionysus]

I think they sound great with HD800s.

 

[340519]

I think they sound great with HD800s.

Absolutely.

 

[340519]

Shane, I think you nailed it. The SMSL SP200 pairs really well with a touch warmer headphones IMO. Brighter sounding headphones or headphones that have an odd timbre can sound a bit harsh especially if the recording isn't great.

Because the sp200 just tells it like it is. It exposes the headphone's and recording's flaws. It is a truthful amplifier or straight wire with gain.

 

[Shane D]

The weird thing is that you could describe this headphone amp as bassy, although I know it isn't. But when bass is in the music the SP200 really brings it out. Right now I am bouncing between my tube amp and the SP200 and the difference is Very notable.

I know the amp is flat and neutral, but it brings out the bass when it finds it. I have been on a Focal Elex kick the last few days with my new tube amp. It has good bass, but when I hear some bass kicking a bit I do a quick change and wow, does the same song ever pop on the SP200.

Right now I am only using two amps and the differences are stark!

 

[340519]

The weird thing is that you could describe this headphone amp as bassy, although I know it isn't. But when bass is in the music the SP200 really brings it out. Right now I am bouncing between my tube amp and the SP200 and the difference is Very notable.

I know the amp is flat and neutral, but it brings out the bass when it finds it. I have been on a Focal Elex kick the last few days with my new tube amp. It has good bass, but when I hear some bass kicking a bit I do a quick change and wow, does the same song ever pop on the SP200.

Right now I am only using two amps and the differences are stark!

I hear ya. I just switched out the sp200 for my icon audio hp8 mk2 since the smsl gear is headed to my cottage to stay. I love that tube sound as well!

 

[Shane D]

I hear ya. I just switched out the sp200 for my icon audio hp8 mk2 since the smsl gear is headed to my cottage to stay. I love that tube sound as well!

It is great to have choices!