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bermuda
5
Feb 2, 2017
how does this sound in comparison to the APPJ Miniwatt tube amp?
Bagszi
17
Feb 4, 2017
bermudaI think it would depend on what speakers you are driving. I have just got my APPJ Miniwatt tube amp (still burning it in) - it sounds great but lacks power - the SMSL A2 Stereo Amp pumps out more power. The APPJ Miniwatt is a lot of fun but I need to put out a pretty loud signal to get reasonable volume. It has that "tube presence", a sort of holographic sound quality, with a warmer, less bright output. The SMSL A2 is a great little amp, output is loud and clean with clear top end and it comes with bass boost if you want to get a bit more bottom end when listening at quiet levels. The Miniwatt has only a control for volume. I also have a SMSL Q5 pro which I think tops the SMSL A2 for power and it has more inputs and EQ controls. The SMSL A2 is a versatile little amp, very happy with it, and good value for what it is. FYI I'm driving some JBL Control 1 speakers in a desktop monitoring situation.
bermuda
5
Feb 4, 2017
BagsziHi - Thanks for the reply - I have 2 Miniwatts and love them (especially after tube upgrades) - i find they put out plenty of power pushing either a pair of Klipsch KG 3.5s or 4.5s respectively. Just trying to decide to get this smsl or another miniwatt as it will be in a tougher environment in a utility room near salt water.
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