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SMSL M9 DAC/Amp

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Cryph

Jan 12, 2019

Verified Buyer

I'm leaving a 5 star review, because this thing destroyed my expectations on a few levels. Originally planned as a unit for my office -- it's actually going to wind up replacing my main setup at home(Topping D30 / Magni 3) The Magni 3 was hooked to some powered monitors... this was an impulse buy, so I didn't quite notice that the M9 will take care of that as well. Also has RCA volume level (off by default; go fix that, as this might be louder than you expect) It was purchased, mainly, to use the balanced out for my E-MU Teaks. I figured based on the impedance of these headphones, the amp that looks far subpar to my Magni 3 on paper would still be "OK" at-least in balanced. I am pleasantly surprised that the E-MU Teaks are powered far beyond normal listening volume via balanced as well as 6.35. So, I surely figured my HD650s would suffer due to their impedance. Honestly they are gathering dust at this point, but I threw em at the UNBALANCED 6.35 -- it's not like this thing outputs like a phone. It's decent. I can't really find any negatives. Clicking when leaving DSD is probably something able to be overcome in software. I would have *never* paid 400+ for this thing. It was an absolute steal at this price, and I got a working unit.

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Cellar

Jan 13, 2019

CryphDUDE SAME.... I was expecting a small upgrade from my old JDSLabs dac/amp if any upgrade at all. But when I plugged my cans in and listened for the first time... I was BLOWN away. I cancelled my plans the night I got it just to listen to music. It's insane how much better my Beyers sound with this thing. I'm in love, and for $140... I honestly don't think there's been a better deal on MD since I've joined. It's still listed as ~$460 everywhere else. Lol

Jan 13, 2019

wcg66

139

Keyboard Club Member

Jan 15, 2019

CryphJust set mine up. Agree with your assessment so far. Plenty of power for my HD650 and Focal Elex. By the way, did you remove the protective film from the display? I thought mine was marked up too. I removed the film and it's pristine.

Jan 15, 2019

Cryph

Jan 15, 2019

wcg66Great point made here; because I'm an idiot. I was at that line between "this is film" and "wtf there is no film there" Since you say there is film, yeah this problem is a non issue after literally minutes of attempting to grasp the film. Where's the edit button? :)

Jan 15, 2019