SAP-11 vs SAP-1
The SAP-1's signal-to-noise is 102.5 dB against the SAP-11's 100 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share output impedance (0Ω).
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The SMSL SAP-11 is a portable balanced headphone amplifier built around dual TI TPA6120A2 amplifier chips. It uses a balanced circuit design, offers a front-panel 2.5 mm balanced headphone output, includes SMSL’s patented SDB (Dynamic Bass) processing, and has a built-in gain on/off switch. Retail listings describe it as a CNC-machined aluminum portable amp with both balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs.
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The SAP-1's signal-to-noise is 102.5 dB against the SAP-11's 100 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share output impedance (0Ω).
The R1's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the SAP-11's 100 dB and its thd 0.009% against 0.002%. Both share output impedance (0Ω).
The Mont Blanc E12's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the SAP-11's 100 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.002%, and its output impedance 0.3Ω against 0Ω.
The D3's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the SAP-11's 100 dB and its output impedance 2Ω against 0Ω. Both share thd (0.002%).
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