sHP-100 DAC/Headphone Amp
Elevate your audio with the SOtM sHP-100, a premium USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed for discerning listeners. This desktop unit seamlessly combines high-fidelity digital-to-analog conversion with a powerful amplifier, supporting high-resolution audio up to 24bit/192KHz and DSD formats. Enjoy versatile connectivity with USB, Coaxial, and Optical inputs, plus an analog line input. Its selectable analog line output (variable/fixed) and headphone impedance selection offer flexible integration into your existing setup, all powered by high-quality internal components for exceptional sound.
$600.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
359
/ 489
#359 in Audio Converters
Price vs Category Average
-86%
Below average
Digital Input Chipset (Coaxial/Optical)
4113
/ AK Dir
Who it's for
- High-Fidelity Sound Reproduction
- Robust Headphone Amplification
- Audiophile Component Quality
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Limited Connectivity Options
- Feature Set Minimalism
Key Specs
Digital Input Chipset (Coaxial/Optical)
AK4113 Dir
Digital Input Support
24bit/192KHz playback
USB Input Processor
XMOS multi core RISC processor
USB Input Support
24bit/192KHz PCM and DSDx64, x128 playback
DAC Chipset
CS4398 (Cirrus Logic)
Analog Output Components
LME49720 & TPA6120A2 (TI)
Volume Control Component
ALPS exclusive audio variable resistor
Power Supply Regulation
ULNR (Ultra Low Noise Regulator)
Features
- Combined USB DAC and headphone amplifier
- Supports high-resolution audio up to 24bit/192KHz
- Versatile digital and analog inputs
- Selectable analog line output
- Adjustable headphone impedance
- Premium internal audio components
- Precision volume control
- Clean power delivery
What customers say
Audiophiles highly praise the SOtM sHP-100 for its exceptional sonic purity and transparency. Users consistently note its remarkable clarity, neutrality, and detail retrieval, delivering an authentic, uncolored sound signature ideal for sensitive headphones. The build quality is solid, reflecting its high-end positioning. The main consideration for buyers is value, as the unit offers limited connectivity compared to similarly priced rivals. However, for those prioritizing a compact component focused purely on pristine digital to analog conversion and clean amplification, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. It successfully maximizes musical insight.
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