I'm deciding between the micca origen g2, smsl sd793-ii and this for the audio Technica ad700x. Any recommendations for which would be the best to go with? Pretty new to the audiophile scene. Thanks
SheepGamesI have 2 of the Micca Origen +'s and they are great performers. The Topping MX3 is more comparable to SMSL's AD18 both allow you to drive your headphones as well as a pair of passive speakers and offer BT connectivity. The SMSL AD18 even allows you to connect a powered subwoofer. If you have powered speakers the Origen G2 allows you to easily jump between them and your headphones. Not really that familiar with the SMSL SD793-II from a connectivity perspective but most of their stuff gets great reviews for sound quality. For reviews on a lot of this stuff check "Z Reviews" on YouTube.
EbanksmsYes, this and the SMSL AD18 (which I own) are similar products. Both drive speakers and offer a headphone jack, But the AD18 dose not have a subwoffer out while the Topping MX3 does (why I'm likely to join the drop).
The SMSL AD18 has a more powerful speaker AMP while the Topping MX3 has a more powerful headphone jack. Personally I find the AD18 headphone jack really only good for IEM or very easy to drive headphone.
The MX3 headphone jack outputs more power than the SD793-II, not sure about the Micca Origen G2. I couldn't find a mW rating for it.