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SMSL PA200 – Stereo Power Amplifier on GaN Transistors

05.01.2025 05:50 | ~1 minute read

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.

SMSL PA200. Image source - (c) SMSL PA200
SMSL PA200. Image source - (c) SMSL PA200

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.

SMSL PA200. Image source - (c) SMSL PA200
SMSL PA200. Image source - (c) SMSL PA200

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.

SMSL PA200. Image source - (c) SMSL PA200
SMSL PA200. Image source - (c) SMSL PA200

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

  • 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

  • Official link

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