A30 Pro vs SMSL SH-8S
The SH-8S's signal-to-noise is 136 dB against the A30 Pro's 104 dB, its output impedance 0Ω against 0.1Ω, and its weight 0.77 kg (2 lbs) against 0.87 kg (2 lbs). Both share thd (0.000%).
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The Topping A30 Pro is a desktop headphone amplifier built around Topping’s NFCA (Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier) architecture with UHGF (Ultra High Gain Feedback) technology. It is designed for low noise, high output power, and broad headphone compatibility, with multiple headphone outputs and input passthrough for flexible desktop or speaker-chain use.
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The SH-8S's signal-to-noise is 136 dB against the A30 Pro's 104 dB, its output impedance 0Ω against 0.1Ω, and its weight 0.77 kg (2 lbs) against 0.87 kg (2 lbs). Both share thd (0.000%).
The NFB-11.28's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the A30 Pro's 104 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.000%, its output impedance 2Ω against 0.1Ω, and its weight 2.5 kg (6 lbs) against 0.87 kg (2 lbs).
The H400's signal-to-noise is 133 dB against the A30 Pro's 104 dB, its output impedance 22Ω against 0.1Ω, and its weight 2.03 kg (4 lbs) against 0.87 kg (2 lbs). Both share thd (0.000%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The L70's signal-to-noise is 146 dB against the A30 Pro's 104 dB. Both share thd (0.000%), output impedance (0.1Ω), and depth (138 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
SMSL H300
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