With the SAP-12 SMSL endeavored to produce a powerful and versatile headphone amplifier at very affordable prices. Integrated into an aluminum body insulation electromagnetic interference, the class A / B amplifier has a good reactivity and a warm that will mobilize all the qualities of headphones.

output stage with discrete components

helmet class A / B amplifier with an output stage with discrete components. Delivers a definite advantage of a very low rate distorstion (0.0003%) and an excellent ratio S / N 110dB.

volume button and ALPS potentiometer

The SAP-12 SMSL is equipped with a volume knob operating with a high-precision potentiometer ALPS. The setting of the output level offers fine adjustment possibilities to find a comfortable listening volume, balanced and conducive to bring out the nuances of sound.

RCA output

A second pair of RCA bypasses the headphone output stage and to use the SMSL SAP-12 as a preamplifier with very low distortion with a control accessible and specific volume.

The RCA connectors are gold plated for optimum conductivity and excellent resistance to oxidation and other damage.

Qobuzissime for this awesome SMSL SAP-12

Qobuz has tested the SAP-12 SMSL at length for you, from a general presentation to a concrete listening, including an analysis of the components. The SMSL headphone amplifier is awarded a very beautiful Qobuzissime for its breathtaking sound quality !