Ensemble, assemble!

Apos Ensembles are the Avengers of audio gear—bundles assembled by our team of audio dorks to save your ears from the forces of mediocre sound. Each bundle is like a squad of supers, with every piece of equipment playing its part to deliver an unbeatable listening experience: a DAC to decode the 1s and 0s, an amp to power up the audio, and all the interconnections necessary to bring the team together.

Meet the SMSL-9 Series Ensemble

The Apos SMSL-9 Ensemble is a bundle designed to provide you with a premium audio setup straight out of the box. At the heart of this ensemble are the SMSL SU-9n DAC and the SMSL SH-9 Amp—a dynamic duo that's essentially the Ensemble’s very own Iron Man and Captain America.

The SMSL SU-9n Balanced Desktop DAC is a streamlined version of the popular SU-9, featuring the ESS SABRE ES9038PRO DAC chip for superior audio performance. It supports high-resolution audio formats, including PCM 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, and offers wireless streaming via Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC and aptX HD. The device is housed in a durable aluminum alloy shell and includes an upgraded remote control for convenient operation.

The SMSL SH-9 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp features THX AAA-888 technology for ultra-low distortion and high power output, capable of delivering 6W at 16Ω and 3W at 32Ω. It offers both balanced and unbalanced outputs, a 1.9” LCD display, and switchable gain control, all housed in a compact, desktop-friendly design. The SH-9 also includes high-quality relays for pop-less operation and a remote control for convenient use.

Products in this bundle

SMSL SU-9n Balanced Desktop DAC

• ESS ES9038PRO DAC chip
• DSD512 support
• PCM 32-bit/768kHz support
• Qualcomm aptX
• XMOS XU208 eight-core processor
• Bluetooth 5.0
• LDAC audio support
• Precise aluminum alloy shell
• Upgraded remote control

SMSL SH-9 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp

• Frequency response: 0.1-500,000Hz
• SNR >137dB
• THD <0.00006%
• Ultra-compact design that’s perfect for desktops
• Balanced stereo headphone output
• Balanced stereo line input
• HIgh precision resistors for temperature stability
• Pop-less design with high-quality relays
• 256-level relay volume control
• Switchable gain control
• 1.9” LCD display

Apos Flow XLR Cable

• Imported Japanese copper conductor
• 4-core audio wire
• A copper lattice braid with 94% density effectively shields the conductor from electromagnetic interference
• Each core made of 60pcs of 0.08mm copper wire
• Neutrik terminations