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Review on 🎢 S.M.S.L AD18 HiFi Audio Stereo Amplifier with Bluetooth 4.2 & Apt-X Support, USB DSP Full Digital Power Amplifier 2.1 for Speaker – Small 80Wx2 Class D Amplifier with Subwoofer Output by Tracy Mckeithen

Revainrating 5 out of 5

SMSL has something for everyone

I've wanted this since I first saw it here at Revain. I need to tidy up my TVs and audio gear for listening, but a full-fledged A/V receiver is overkill for me. This amp offers everything I need in a very small box. Some of my favorite features that don't appear together in many others are Bluetooth with Aptx, an optical TV input, an easy-to-read display, and intuitive controls. It's good that it's so easy to use because there's not really a manual. I mean it's there, but it's short and maybe not even in English (don't know - didn't search much). The longest part of getting it working was connecting the banana plugs to the speaker wire. You don't have to do this, but why not? I used the aux jack with my AT LP120 turntable and connected my computer to micro USB (it goes from USB-A to micro). The internal DAC works very well. With an amp this small, I'm not limited in placement. One note - I think the remote works in line of sight so there is a slight caveat.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Some cons