Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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SMSL SH-X is a headphone amplifier with preamplifier outputs for $699. Read my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com

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00:00 Intro
00:16 About SH-X
03:19 Sound (Amp)
06:50 vs Topping A90D
09:00 vs Aune S17 pro
11:56 Sound (preamp)
15:42 vs "real" preamp
17:37 Final thoughts

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Room test system:
Eversolo DMP-A8, Allo DigiOne Signature
Lampucera DIY DAC, Gustard R26 DAC: bit.ly/3XLyNCF
Acoustic Invader AMP and PREAMP (Fulcrum version): acousticinvader.com
Spirit Wind Speakers: youtu.be/_9uFO_qozDk

Head-Fi:
Aune S17 Pro: amzn.to/3u2O6gu
xDuoo XD05 Pro: https://shorturl.at/stJRT
Verum 1: verum-audio.com/store
Goldplanar GL2000: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkWKVXb
AKG K702: amzn.to/3TSlnUF

#hifi #audiophile #amp #stereo