With a Cirrus Logic CS5341 converter and an SA9023 embedded USB interface, the SMSL Q5 Pro (latest revision by the manufacturer) is a particularly gifted amplifier.
It integrates a Texas Instruments TAS5508 + TAS5342 amplifier module delivering 2x 45W at 4 Ohms and 2x 25W at 8 Ohms.
This pro version now includes a Subwoofer output (SW OUTPUT) specially designed for subwoofers.
Versatile, it allows you to assign it 4 sources (stereo 3.5 jack, Coaxial S/PDIF, Toslink Optics and Micro USB).
It has a digital display and a remote control for easy control.
Its internal architecture as well as the choice of materials and finishes are all assets that make the Q5 a particularly efficient amplifier suitable for a wide range of configurations.
SMSL Q5 Pro review by Qobuz
" It must be recognized that this full digital amplifier S.M.S.L.Q5 pro provides, with a really small footprint and low calorie emission, sound results that can satisfy demanding amateurs, including us. A very surprising technology. "
Characteristics :
- Cirrus Logic CS5341 Converter
- Texas Instruments Digital Amplifiers TAS5508 + TAS5342
- S/PDIF Cirrus Logic CS8422 S/PDIF interface
- Asynchronous USB interface SA9023
- Support for files up to 24bit 96kHz (USB) and 24bit 192kHz (S/PDIF)
- Max. power output 2x 25W under 8 Ohm, 2x 45W under 4 Ohm
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 22kHz to +/- 3dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 81dB
- Dynamic range 102dB
- THD+N : 0.05%.
- Inputs : 3.5 stereo jack, Coaxial S/PDIF, Toslink optics, Micro USB
- Hp terminal block output accepting banana plugs
- Subwoofer output filtered at 100Hz
- Volume control
- On/Off switch
- Max. consumption : 102W
- Frame Aluminium frame CNC machined anodized Black
- Front Anodized Black Aluminium Front
- Dimensions: 137x103x33mm
- Weight: 1.1kg
- Power supply (19V 6.3A jack 2.5 / 5.5), remote control (battery not included) and Micro USB cable included
- Android 4.0 and higher compatible in USB OTG