SP400 vs H400
The H400's power @ 8ω is 15W against the SP400's 12W and its output impedance 22Ω against 0Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (133 dB) and thd (0.000%).
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The SMSL SP400 is a desktop headphone amplifier built around THX AAA-888 technology. It is a fully balanced design with balanced and unbalanced inputs, balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs, and a pre-balanced output for use as a preamp. Review and manufacturer information describe it as a powerful, low-noise, clinically neutral amplifier suitable for sensitive IEMs and demanding headphones alike.
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
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The H400's power @ 8ω is 15W against the SP400's 12W and its output impedance 22Ω against 0Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (133 dB) and thd (0.000%).
The SH9's power @ 8ω is 6W against the SP400's 12W and its signal-to-noise 137 dB against 133 dB. Both share thd (0.000%) and output impedance (0Ω).
The A70 Pro's signal-to-noise is 147 dB against the SP400's 133 dB, its output impedance 0.1Ω against 0Ω, and its input impedance 20000Ω against 47Ω. Both share thd (0.000%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Maestro SE's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the SP400's 133 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.000%, and its output impedance 22Ω against 0Ω.
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