SMSL PA200 – Stereo Power Amplifier on GaN Transistors
05.01.2025 05:50
SMSL has introduced the SMSL PA200 stereo power amplifier – offering both volume control and switching to bridge mode. Thus, with one signal source, the owner can save on preamplifiers, and in the case of creating a multi-component installation, easily switch the system to monoblock amplification mode.
The output stages of the SMSL PA200 use Infineon GaN FET transistors, providing power up to 160 W for each of the two channels when operating on a load with a nominal resistance of 4 Ohms or up to 400 W at 4 Ohms in bridge mode. Harmonic distortion remains at a level of only 0.003%. The amplifier circuit uses premium components, including a Texas Instruments PGA2311 digital volume control.
Volume control is available only when using the amplifier in two-channel mode via unbalanced RCA inputs. In bridge mode via a balanced XLR input, the amplifier operates exclusively as a power amplifier, without signal level control.
The SMSL PA200 Stereo Power Amplifier is now available for purchase with a suggested retail price of $419.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Power amplifiers stereo — SMSL PA200
Model name
PA200
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
2 x 85
Output power (4Ω) (W)
2 x 160
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
109
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
0.003
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
220 x 45.9 x 175
Weight (kg)
1.44
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