Vali 3 vs SMSL SAP-12
The SAP-12's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the Vali 3's 0 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.350%. Both share output impedance (0Ω) and class (AB).
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About the Vali 3
The Schiit Audio Vali 3 is the latest iteration of the popular Vali series, a tube hybrid headphone amplifier and preamp designed for desktop use. It features a single 6N3P tube operating at 100V plate voltage for enhanced linearity and gain, paired with a fully discrete Class AB bipolar output stage using Coherence™ current-feedback topology without op-amps. Improvements over predecessors include higher tube voltage (from 60V), reduced feedback, optimized layout, and a new USA-stamped chassis with superior ventilation for lower operating temperatures. It supports both hard-to-drive planar headphones and sensitive IEMs, with RCA inputs, preamp outputs (muted when headphones are connected), a shared volume control, 1/4" headphone jack, and high/low gain switch. Powered by a linear wall-wart supply with slow turn-on and fast turn-off protection. Available in black or silver, fully assembled and tested in Texas, USA.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Max Input Voltage
- 0.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.350%
- SNR
- 0 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 0Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 0.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
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