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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Cheap and Cheerful HiFi => Topic started by: NeilT on 13 Mar 2018, 01:27 pm
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Hello, has anybody heard of this?
It costs around $140.00.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=177426)
Thanks
Neil
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Here's a thread from 2014 on the previous Q5 version (not Pro)
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=130957.msg1385173#msg1385173
The Q5 Pro is available right now on Massdrop for $84.99 w/ USA Free Shipping (3 days left). You must sign in to Massdrop to view.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/smsl-q5-pro-dac-amp#description
The Q5 Pro is also available at Parts Express for $114.80 w/ Free Shipping
https://www.parts-express.com/smsl-q5-pro-stereo-amplifier-usb-optical-coaxial-dac-with-subwoofer-output-2x40w--230-210
Steve
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I have this unit and it is fantastic for the money. I like that it has adjustable bass/treble. It also has 7 eq pre-setting if you want to go that route. A plus for me is the subwoofer output. I have had a few little digital amps. My list consisted of the dayton dta-120, dayton dta3116v2, smsl - sa60 and the teac ai301. Sound wise the smsl products sound very similar with a full lush sound. The q5 pro is my favorite due to the amount of inputs and the versatility. My top choice for sound would be the tpa 3116 chip as it has a bigger soundstage and a little bit more detail....though q 5 is very close. The q 5 is more powerful and has more options on configuration. The biggest let down on my list was the teac, it was very analytical and dry, no depth or warmth.
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Thanks guys, sounds perfect for an office/computer system.
Steve, great heads up on the Massdrop deal, gonna pull the trigger.
Neil
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Hi ! i have one also myself :icon_lol:
has anyone tried a different power supply than the stock one ? :scratch:
i have bought but not yet received this one intended for laptops
https://www.ebay.it/itm/133014177764
imhe genuine smps from primary brands like Lenovo, Dell, HP etc. are designed and built at higher standard than cheap smps like i guess the one coming in the package
I will have just to replace the dc plug and it should work nicely. :roll:
What do you think ? :oops: