OBH-11 vs SMSL R1
The R1's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the OBH-11's 70 dB, its thd 0.009% against 0.010%, its weight 0.3164 kg (1 lbs) against 0.36 kg (1 lbs), and its height 34.6 mm against 65 mm.
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The Creek Audio OBH-11 is a miniature headphone amplifier engineered to drive a single pair of headphones with impedances ranging from 30 to 300 ohms. It accepts line level input from sources such as CD players or pre-amplifiers and is not designed to connect to speaker outputs. The unit features a high-quality volume control on the front panel and a 1/4" stereo TRS headphone output jack. It includes a multi-region 24V DC power supply adapter compatible with Europe, UK, and USA plugs, drawing less than 0.5W when idle and operating silently without a fan. The OBH-11 is praised for delivering deep, tight bass, natural vocals, and a clear, airy soundstage, making it a significant upgrade over typical headphone outputs on CD players. It also offers an upgrade path for the power supply to enhance performance further. The amplifier is housed in a sturdy aluminum case with a refined front panel design and weighs approximately 360 grams.
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