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Article: SMSL SP400 vs TOPPING A90 Comparison Chart

SMSL SP400 vs TOPPING A90 Comparison Chart

SMSL SP400 vs TOPPING A90 Comparison Chart

Buying a desktop amp may be harder than ever now that benchmark quality can be attained for under $1000. To make your research easier, we’ve created a comparison chart for two amps that ought to be in your contenders list: the TOPPING A90 Headphone Amp and the SMSL SP400 Headphone Amp. Both amps are available right here on Apos, so if you have any questions about either amp feel free to reach out to our Support Team. 


TOPPING A90 Headphone Amp

SMSL SP400 Headphone Amp

Price

$499

$629

Dimensions

8.7 x 6.2 x 1.7”

8.66 x 8.4 x 1.69”

Weight

7.7lbs

2.9lbs

Inputs

  • XLR
  • RCA
  • XLR
  • RCA

Outputs

  • Balanced XLR
  • Balanced 4.4
  • Single-ended 6.35
  • Balanced XLR
  • Single-ended 6.35

Amplifier

Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier

THX AAA-888

THD+N

<0.00006%

<0.00006%

SNR

145dB

133dB

Gain Settings

3

3

Output Power

7600mWx2 @16Ω

12W x2 @16Ω

Output Impedance

<0.1Ω

Near 0Ω

Influencer Sound Opinion: Z Reviews

“How good is the TOPPING A90? Fucking good. Fucking real good.”

“This beats [the THX 789] on paper. There is at least  a transparent difference between [the A90] and [the THX 789].”

“I really like this amplifier. It really does all that crazy bullshit it’s talking about.” 

“If you’re a THX fanboy, this is the best THX amplifier I’ve ever heard.” 

“It’s worth its cost. That’s all I gotta say.”

“If you’re looking for $2,500 benchmark amp performance for $630, there you go.”

“The A90 is still the $500 choice. This is a comparable choice...but I like the analog controls of the A90 better.”

Apos Audio Customer Reviews

Take a look at the community reviews: TOPPING A90 Headphone Amp

Take a look at the community reviews: SMSL SP400 Headphone Amp

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