SMSL – Tech Road Trip

SMSL IQ. Portable DAC/AMP – Review.

SMSL IQ is a new generation portable USB DAC/AMP with conveniently both, balanced and unbalanced output, OLED screen, built in battery and impressive native DSD512 playback. How does this DAC sound and performs?

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Sabaj DA2 | SMSL IDEA. A tiny DAC with native DSD512.

It was just a question of time when other companies respond to Audioquest's DrangonFly RED and try to compete in a more affordable way. This super tiny DAC/Headphone amplifier features Sabre 9018 chip, XMOS 2nd generation and supports native DSD512 playback.

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SMSL SAP-8. The Elegant Class A?

SMSL SAP-8 is a class A amplifier which is very often automatically overlooked due its more powerful rivals from SMSL. So I decided to review this quite unique amplifier and find out how it differs and compares.

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Sanskrit 6th. DAC that gives to standard a name.

SMSL Sanskrit 6th. Usually when we think about upgrade we wonder how much we need to spend to really hear the difference and with DACs this question is very common. I decided to make a review of this DAC which has a history and tell you why I believe this DAC makes a standard you should be looking for if you are on a budget.

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SMSL SA-98E. The Big Power You need.

SMSL SA-98E. A big Power Amplifier. Sometimes we might think we don't need a big power. We just need enough. But on my audiophile journey I learned otherwise . If you are looking for an affordable amplifier. You do. Read more in this review.

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