SMSL DA-9

It has remote volume control, perfect volume matching, and there is no difference between the SE and balanced outputs so you can use whichever connector you like/have. The volume matching is the key thing since it means the whole volume range on the amp is usable without imbalances unlike the others where it is a dice roll on how much range you get.

If using Bluetooth, there is no noise. I contacted the seller thinking the issue was the speakers, but that can’t be the case since the noise doesn’t happen when using Bluetooth. When using any RCA cables, there are clicking noise even when not playing a song, and if the volume goes above 48, the no...

I started with a cheaper fossi class d amp as I blew all my money on the speakers and dac. It sound great but the bass was very thin, I saved up a bit more and bought the smsl da 9, the bass definitely feels punchier and the overall sound is clearer. I’m thinking about changing again for the blue sound power node when I’ve saved up enough.

this amplifier sounds very good, the only flaw I found in its operation is that when I turn it off and turn it on again the screen is frozen with the smsl logo and to return to normal operation I must disconnect it from the power and reconnect it, I hope it is something that is fixed by an update.

SMSL SU-8s plus SMSL DA-9 and you'll have all the inputs you'll need in a couple of great devices. If you can find them used, maybe stay at 500.

This is a very bright sounding AMP If you like treble go for it. Its missing the rounded bottom end bass. I decided to return it.

If you a little more cash you can get a smsl Da-9 I have one of these driving some B&W's and it sounds great.

This amp was replacing a cheap TPA3250 amp from AliExpress. Out of the box it had a much more pleasant sound and instrument separation than the TPA3250. The DA-9, however, picked up a lot of USB interference from my PC (though my DAC and headphone amp as a pre-amp) which to be fair I could only hear...

I've heard that they match superbly to Willsenton R8 tube amp (china also), I've just ordered an SMSL DA-9 amp , I am planning to get some BR03 also.

What's your take on your SMSL/Triangle match? Which Dac are you using?

When fed from my SMSL SU9 DAC, this amp does a fine job of powering my Emotiva T2 tower speakers with dual woofers rated at 4 ohms (so potentially difficult to drive by most receivers rated for only 8 ohm loads when pushing the volume up high). Sound is crisp and clean rather than lush. The Bluetoot...