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Available for 7 time less, the amp is already in the hall of fame on most websites, so no need to say I was really curious to hear (and see) if the hype was justified. – Headfonia Store aka Michael Ting! It’s impressive that even on real low volume you get a full and rich sound. There were no annoying de-connections but you can hear a real sound difference between Bluetooth and USB. USB : TAS1020B from Texas instruments. I haven't seen any reviews online or talk of it on this sub. i have a smsl amp but no aux output and less inputs. 16 comments. I’m using this amplifier for almost a year now and I’m a happy camper. I own several Ipod touch, Ipad, Iphone and now DAC/AMP made in China and have very please with their build quality and their quality control. With a compact design it will bring a high resolution for the music lover who wants to combine compactness and high audio quality. I’m sure Levinson is no different. SMSL AD18 V3.1 HiFi Digital Power Amplifier (US) … Having an iPhone, I had to purchase an Android phone for the sake of this review. Usually it is mentioned v3.1 or v3, or nothing is specified. Gimme, Gimme, Gimme a Feliks Audio Elise after midnight, or before midnight, in fact at any time at all. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And yes I’m gonna keep my iPhone… NFC works pretty much as advertised, you activate the NFC on you phone, you put it on the top of the amp et voila ! (without batteries tough…). This shopping feature will continue … Like a classic car with a new engine. This means that, from the input to the output, the signal stays digital, always. Connect it to your computer and use it to drive your headphones with an amp or to power your passive speakers (80W x 2 @4Ohm Speakers). Digital inputs The SMSL AD18 uses two different chips for SPDIF and USB inputs. Located on the top panel, you can connect your phone directly to the SMSL AD18, just by bringing the two near. 92% Upvoted. Even after more than 10 years of experience, ).It will be the ideal companion for any digital wireless or cordless source. You get: – a small LCD screen where all the information is displayed, – a clickable potentio meter which helps you control the amp, – a 3.5mm headphone jack output even if I would have preferred a 6.35mm for home headphones, – and an IR port for the remote. For the nit-pickers and nerdy ones here, I’m giving the specs and technical sheets . Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . Both the cases it performed beyond my satisfaction. For output I use a Triad System one set (also small and impressive).. I'm curious to know if anyone here has played with it and formed an opinion. Spoiler alert, it will never be too bright, even with maximum set on. I use my old Q Acoustic 2020 speakers which seem to be a great match. Lastly, I feed my headphones from the aux input connected to my phone via the 3.5 audio jack. But, today, I’m reviewing the more simple SMSL AD18. Price-wise the SMSL comes in at only $144.99 and it’s available from Amazon. Sort by. Unfortunately, I have no experience with the Maxim amplifier, yet. share. This thread is archived. Go to Red Rose Audio co. that owns by Mark Levinson the guy who can never build a circuit board if he has to bet his life on it. Great review! If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with the quality of any product, we will gladly, In the event you still need further assurance, write to us via our. The SMSL AD18 supports a wide range of inputs including USB, optical, coaxial,aux and Bluetooth 4.2. SMSL AD18 is part of the new generation of FDA Full Digital Amplifier. I’d also like to introduce you to NanoTechnos, a new member to the HFN family. The pairing is near instant, then you have to switch to the Bluetooth input on the AD18. This is really impressive since most of the desktop amplifiers mainly use a stepped attenuator linked to the circuit for the headphone output. Be gentle on him. A TAS5342A is then used as a power amplifier, this chip can deliver up to 2x100W at 4ohms and 2x65W at 8ohms, with enough power supply. For example, the volume is displayed in the top left corner, using small fonts, but the chosen input (USB for example) is taking all the center of the screen. The back panel is much more complete. best. SMSL AD18: different versions and watts? As shown in the diagram below: The chip provides a full support to 24bit/96khz, anything over will be automatically down-sampled. For the headphone out, it uses a combination of MAX97220A from Maxim and a dual NE5532 from Texas Instruments. The SMSL AD18 is a full digital amplifier, the exact opposite of an A-Class amplifier. Quantity. The SMSL AD18 comes back to us in V3 version with this time an integrated Subwoofer output, and the possibility to adjust the brightness of the screen (DIMMER).The Subwoofer output is accessible via the 3.5mm jack port at the base for Coaxial / Optical input. The review continues on Page Two, after the click HERE or by using the jump below. All that for under 700€…. Full specs Type : Full digital decoding amplifier, Input port : USB/AUX/3.5mm Coaxial and Optical 1/Bluetooth/Optical 2 Output Port : Amplifier output port/3.5mm Headphone port/Subwoofer Output power : 80W x 2 @ 4ohms SNR(Signal to Noise): 90dB THD+N: 0.04% Output consumption: 50W Standby power:0.8w Voltage: 24V EQ adjustment: 7 Headphone output(32ohm): 53mW@THD=0.04% USB sampling rate: 24bit 96kHz Optical sampling rate:44.1kHz-192kHz Coaxial sampling rate:44.1kHz-192kHz Treble adjustment range: ±8db,Bass adjustment range:±8db Net Weight: 572g Gross Weight:1585g Size: 172*51*85mm.