Kara vs SMSL SH-X
The SH-X's output impedance is 0Ω against the Kara's 75Ω, its input impedance 32000Ω against 10Ω, its weight 2.4 kg (5 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs), and its height 51 mm against 50.8 mm.
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Kara
Schiit AudioAmplifiersPre-AmplifiersHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$799
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Kara
The Schiit Kara is a high-performance audio product that serves as both a preamplifier and a headphone amplifier. It is designed to succeed the Freya S, offering a discrete differential solid-state design with Schiit's proprietary Nexus balanced differential topology. This topology provides near-limitless headroom and exceptional performance without relying heavily on feedback. The Kara includes a highly capable and fully protected headphone jack, which is a first for a Schiit preamp, based on the same discrete high-rail stage as the single-ended preamp outputs.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 75Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 406.4 × 50.8 × 203.2 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5 kg (11 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions