H400 vs SH-X
The SH-X's signal-to-noise is 137 dB against the H400's 133 dB, its output impedance 0Ω against 22Ω, and its input impedance 32000Ω against 47000Ω. Both share thd (0.000%).
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The SMSL H400 is a 2024 desktop headphone amplifier and preamplifier built around a fully balanced discrete design. It emphasizes very high power output, relay-based electronic volume control, three gain levels, and low-noise operation, while also offering balanced and unbalanced analog connectivity for use as a headphone amp or preamp. It is available in black or silver and includes a remote control.
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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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 SH-X's signal-to-noise is 137 dB against the H400's 133 dB, its output impedance 0Ω against 22Ω, and its input impedance 32000Ω against 47000Ω. Both share thd (0.000%).
The SP400's power @ 8ω is 12W against the H400's 15W and its output impedance 0Ω against 22Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (133 dB) and thd (0.000%).
The Playmate 3's power @ 8ω is 3W against the H400's 15W, its signal-to-noise 96 dB against 133 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.000%, and its output impedance 2Ω against 22Ω.
The A70 Pro's signal-to-noise is 147 dB against the H400's 133 dB, its output impedance 0.1Ω against 22Ω, and its input impedance 20000Ω against 47000Ω. Both share thd (0.000%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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