Amp2 vs SMSL AD18
The AD18's power @ 8ω is 45W against the Amp2's 60W, its max sample rate 96 kHz against 192 kHz, its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 104 dB, and its thd 0.040% against 0.020%.
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The HiFiBerry Amp2 is designed for Raspberry Pi models with a 40-pin GPIO connector. It supports sample rates up to 192kHz and includes digital-analog conversion, eliminating the need for external DACs. The amplifier is fully controllable from the Raspberry Pi and requires only one external power supply for both the amplifier and the Raspberry Pi.
Amplification power output and characteristics
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
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The AD18's power @ 8ω is 45W against the Amp2's 60W, its max sample rate 96 kHz against 192 kHz, its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 104 dB, and its thd 0.040% against 0.020%.
The SA300's power @ 8ω is 40W against the Amp2's 60W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 192 kHz, its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 104 dB, and its thd 0.008% against 0.020%.
The Modi 2 Uber's thd is 0.002% against the Amp2's 0.020%. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz) and signal-to-noise (104 dB).
The Modi 3's thd is 0.001% against the Amp2's 0.020%. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz) and signal-to-noise (104 dB).
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