Novo vs SMSL AO300 PRO
The AO300 PRO's thd is 0.003% against the Novo's 0.020%, its input sensitivity 0.3V RMS against 0.2V RMS, and its input impedance 22000Ω against 39Ω. Both share class (AB).
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The Graham Slee Novo is a compact, discrete solid-state headphone amplifier using individual transistors and multi-path negative feedback. It is designed for inline use between a source and amplifier, or as a standalone headphone amp, and includes a chained RCA/phono output so the signal can pass through to other equipment. It was widely reviewed as an entry-level Graham Slee model and appears to have been sold in multiple markets at different prices. The product is described as a budget headphone amplifier with a simple control layout, universal-mains external power supply, and a reputation for smooth, well-balanced sound.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The AO300 PRO's thd is 0.003% against the Novo's 0.020%, its input sensitivity 0.3V RMS against 0.2V RMS, and its input impedance 22000Ω against 39Ω. Both share class (AB).
The HA543's thd is 0.008% against the Novo's 0.020%, its input impedance 10Ω against 39Ω, its width 114 mm against 105 mm, and its height 38 mm against 50 mm.
The ph25.2's thd is 0.250% against the Novo's 0.020%, its input sensitivity 0.3V RMS against 0.2V RMS, its height 89 mm against 50 mm, and its width 216 mm against 105 mm.
The C 316BEE V2's thd is 0.030% against the Novo's 0.020%, its height 90 mm against 50 mm, and its depth 286 mm against 125 mm. Both share class (AB).
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