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Headphones amplifiers — SMSL VMV P2 MK2
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SMSL VMV P2 MK2
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The VMV P2 MK2 is a headphone amplifier from SMSL, a Chinese manufacturer known for delivering genuinely competitive measured performance at accessible prices, built with genuinely extraordinary output power across both balanced and unbalanced connections. The VMV P2 MK2 brings SMSL's value-focused engineering philosophy to a flagship-tier headphone amplification format.
Key specs that matter
Maximum power reaches a staggering 8,000mW balanced or 2,000mW unbalanced into 32 ohms, dropping to 1,000mW balanced or 300mW unbalanced into 300 ohms, and 500mW balanced or 150mW unbalanced into 600 ohms- genuinely extraordinary figures across a wide impedance range. Frequency response spans an extraordinarily wide 20Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is an almost immeasurably low 0.00006% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio at an extraordinary 135dB. At 51 x 280 x 235.7mm and 3.25kg, the VMV P2 MK2 maintains a genuinely substantial desktop chassis for its extraordinary capability.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally powerful, exceptionally clean amplification reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.00006% distortion and extraordinary 135dB signal-to-noise figures - these measurements rival or exceed considerably more expensive flagship headphone amplifiers.
Pairing
The extraordinary power across 32, 300 and 600 ohm loads means the VMV P2 MK2 handles virtually any headphone directly, from sensitive in-ear monitors through the most demanding planar magnetic designs.
Alternatives
SMSL's broader amplifier and DAC catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same measurably excellent engineering philosophy. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Key specs that matter
Maximum power reaches a staggering 8,000mW balanced or 2,000mW unbalanced into 32 ohms, dropping to 1,000mW balanced or 300mW unbalanced into 300 ohms, and 500mW balanced or 150mW unbalanced into 600 ohms- genuinely extraordinary figures across a wide impedance range. Frequency response spans an extraordinarily wide 20Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is an almost immeasurably low 0.00006% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio at an extraordinary 135dB. At 51 x 280 x 235.7mm and 3.25kg, the VMV P2 MK2 maintains a genuinely substantial desktop chassis for its extraordinary capability.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally powerful, exceptionally clean amplification reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.00006% distortion and extraordinary 135dB signal-to-noise figures - these measurements rival or exceed considerably more expensive flagship headphone amplifiers.
Pairing
The extraordinary power across 32, 300 and 600 ohm loads means the VMV P2 MK2 handles virtually any headphone directly, from sensitive in-ear monitors through the most demanding planar magnetic designs.
Alternatives
SMSL's broader amplifier and DAC catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same measurably excellent engineering philosophy. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Specifications
Model name
VMV P2 MK2
Maximum Power, 32 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
8000 (Balanced), 2000 (Unbalanced)
Maximum Power, 50 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 300 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
1000 (Balanced), 300 (Unbalanced)
Maximum Power, 600 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
500 (Balanced), 150 (Unbalanced)
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
THD (% at 1V RMS, 300 ohms)
0,00006
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
135
IMD (%, CCIR, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Crosstalk (dB, 20Hz-20KHz, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Output Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
51 x 280 x 235.7
Weight (kg)
3.25
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