The SMSL company presented the SMSL VMV A1 Pro power amplifier - using lnfineon's latest GaN FET transistors, with a switching frequency of up to 1 MHz. Such unique circuitry guarantees, according to the company, absolutely natural sound and up to 400 W of output power (2 x 85 W at 2 Ohms, 2 x 160 W at 4 Ohms and up to 400 W at 4 Ohms in mono mode). For a device weighing 1.56 kg, these figures are amazing!
The SMSL VMV A1 Pro uses TI's advanced volume chip PGA2311 with ultra-low distortion as a volume control system. Stereo pure amplifier pass-through mode is also available. The model also has an XLR input mono mode (volume is not adjustable).
The SMSL VMV A1 Pro uses high-quality components that meet audiophile quality standards. With a signal-to-noise ratio of 109 dB and 0.003% distortion, the TTX of the model looks brilliant.
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Model name
VMV A1 Pro
Input sensitivity (mV)
680
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)
85
Output power (4Ω) (W)
160
Gain (dBu)
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)
40
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
210 × 47.6 × 201.6
Weight (kg)
1.56
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