DA1 vs A100
The A100's power @ 8ω is 40W against the DA1's 65W, its signal-to-noise 103 dB against 102 dB, its power @ 4ω 80W against 65W, and its thd 0.005% against 0.030%.
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DA1
SMSLAmplifiersPower Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$35 - $50
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DA1
The SMSL DA1 (also shown as DA-1) is a very small budget stereo power amplifier aimed at desktop and bookshelf speaker setups. It uses a Texas Instruments TPA3118 digital amplifier chip, includes pop-noise suppression, and is designed for a short signal path and flexible placement. Multiple retailers and reviews list it as a low-cost compact amp with RCA input and speaker outputs.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 65W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 65W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.5V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 102 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 96 × 30.5 × 102 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.23 kg (1 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 65W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions