HO100 vs SH-8S
The SH-8S's power @ 8ω is 6W against the HO100's 3W and its signal-to-noise 136 dB against 134 dB. Both share thd (0.000%) and output impedance (0Ω).
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AmplifiersHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$149
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the HO100
The SMSL HO100 is a desktop headphone amplifier focused on clean, low-noise performance in a compact aluminum chassis. It offers balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, front-panel 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended headphone outputs, and three gain settings for compatibility with a wide range of headphones. Reported performance highlights include very low distortion, high SNR, near-zero output impedance, and a built-in low-noise power supply with protection circuitry.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 134 dB
- Output Impedance
- 0Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- 6.35mm, 4.4mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 150 × 39 × 128 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.56 kg (1 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 3W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions