[oneway23]

Anyone using this amp with the Focal Stellia who can offer impressions? Thanks!

 

[muths66]

Now use topping e30 pair up sp200. Was looking at tube preamp. Anyone think is this setup suitable for it?

 

[cirodts]

what differences between balanced and unbalanced

 

[Uebelkraehe]

what differences between balanced and unbalanced

Practically none (as far as measurements are concerned, RCA apparently is marginally better), XLR is just for convenience, there is no real balanced.

 

[cirodts]

has anyone compared an ibasso dx220 with 8ex amp to sp200?

 

[cirodts]

so the sp200 is not a real balanced amplifier?
should the rca connection instead of xlr to have a better sound quality?

 

[340519]

so the sp200 is not a real balanced amplifier?
should the rca connection instead of xlr to have a better sound quality?

Yes

 

[capt1cuddles]

What DAC should I pair it with for use with DT770 80ohm/ LCD-2C?
I'm not sure if I've made the right choice for an amp for the LCD-2C, can't test since they are in stock only on the 15th, but I need to get a DAC until then.

 

[escalibur]

SMSL has released M200 DAC designed with this amp in mind.

http://www.smsl-audio.com/productshow.asp?id=161

 

[capt1cuddles]

SMSL has released M200 DAC designed with this amp in mind.

http://www.smsl-audio.com/productshow.asp?id=161

I've seen it, but delivery is slow , june 10-30. I will lose the return window on the amp by then.

 

[XeNoNF50]

I've seen it, but delivery is slow , june 10-30. I will lose the return window on the amp by then.

It is very difficult to get access to great but cheaper headphone amp and DACs in a timely manner in the UK. I feel your pain!

I would suggest the SMSL M300 MKII at this stage if you want something you can buy quick on Amazon UK. From what I've seen it looks good - it uses the AK4497 like the M200 suggested above does but obviously a different design profile.

I bought the SP200 to originally pair with the LCD-2C. It was my intention to buy those headphones but I managed to get a pair of Verum Ones instead so it gets paired with that instead. I honestly feel it is a great AMP but I don't have much of a reference point before it.

Then it was my intention to pair it with the LCD-X which I was going to purchase. Instead I got the Focal Utopia on order so will initially try with that I suppose but I guess I am now looking out for something that will pair naturally with it.

 

[MalinYamato]

I replaced the volume knob with a knurled aluminum machined knob. Much better quality! You can find them online. Way better quality and feel. I think it was 20mm in size but I will need to check.

can you provide a link to this knob?

 

[MalinYamato]

I owned the Heresy right before the SP200 arrived at my doorstep. I returned the Schiit Heresy, nice amp and a hell of a value as well but. The SP200 was so definitively more clear, more resolving and it was immediately apparent it was special. After 2 straight weeks of breaking in, its removed that little harsh edge it had that I noticed at first. I am extremely happy, its going to take a something really special for me to upgrade at any price.

thank you for the input. I was waiting forever for Heresy to be available for sale by Schiit UK. Hersey is not that cheap after all and the more reviews I read the closer I get to push the button for a sp200 instead. The total cost for me in Sweden: Hersey = $170, SP200 = $295 and 789 = $390. I hope my Sundara and AH-D7200 like this little cricked THX thing.

 

[MalinYamato]

I just bought a second sp200 I'm so impressed.

LOL, why do you need a second sp200?

 

[340519]

LOL, why do you need a second sp200?

One for the house and one for the cottage of course!