Thank you very much for yet another good review @Tharbamar . I find it very interesting, that the DAC chip Cirrus Logic gets good feedback in other reviews as well, so this is same finding and good confirmation. Also, giving the message of and advocating for “ fair price “ is duly noted and well made.
Thanks so much for this test Tharbamar.. After buying one, i ordered a second one for another system..this amplifier works so well with their cd reader Smsl PL 200 which is fantastic too.. I send the PL200 modulation via Mogami rca cables to this Raw HA1 and then to a pair of Klipsch RF7 III loudspeakers...the volume knob needs to be set on 20 only to fill the room with very analytic and dynamic beautiful music.. At only 250 € this new device is a gift..might even be sounding better than the expensive Accuphase E-4000 which i have too..!! PS : today i tried another configuration with the Smsl RawHA1..i paired it to the Wiim Ultra using the possibility of the Wiim to read music files on a usb key of 32 Go ( i could download 380 cd's on this usb key..!) I tried optical, coaxial and rca line out between the two.. For me the rca Mogami cable link is the best..plenty of gain and music power this way.. I can play with the volume of the Wiim Ultra, and the Raw HA1 volume too.. On a pair of Klipsch Cornwall IV..the transcription is like dynamite, and i can adjust the bass (+2) and the treble..thanks to the possibilities of the HA1...very happy with this system...
This appears to be SMSL's shot at becoming a major player in the budget integrated amplifier market. Amazon has it on sale for $212.00 USD. A great little system could be put together starting with this Integrated and the WiiM Ultra Streamer. Now @ $263.00 USD. Add in the highly regarded ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63-BK Bookshelf Speakers @ $450.00 USD and the Veri-Fi Audio 10" 'Caldera' Subwoofer @ $199.00 USD and you'd have a complete budget 'audiophile' system. Arguably, the WiiM's weak point is its DAC, which sacrifices musicality for resolution, just the opposite of the Cirrus Logic DAC chip. Having both allows for the owner to choose which best fits their preference. IMO, besides its OS, the WiiM's strongest features are its room correction working together with its parametric EQ and the WiiM's high/low pass capability. Budget hifi has truly entered a 'golden age'.
Thank you! I bought it based on your opinion, I have it connected witch Wim Pro via optical cable and Elac FS127, do you think it's worth using a better external DAC?
Hello my friend, im looking to buy an amplifier to pair with an Elac DBR62/DB63 (didn't decide yet) and i saw the SMSL ao300, ao200Mkii and this Raw Ha1, which of the 3 would you say it's better? and can it compete with something like yamaha A-S501 or Rotel A11 Tribute that im considering aswell, thank you in advance
Thank you so much for great review. I like to ask what amp do you recommend? I am using Eb Acoustics EB1 - British made speakers. I am looking for good sound streaming amplifier. I am using at the moment Audiolab M-one but it’s not wow. Thank you.
Hi, does ot has a high frequency filter for subwoofer? Does this require a passive or an active sub woofer? Kindly explain as im trying to build my first hifi system.
@@Tharbamar tnank u, i´m going to create a entretainment system, i was going to use wiim amp pro + Klipsch RP 500m ii or Elac Debut 3. But just came across your video. Thank u again. if u have some sugestions for speakers i would apreciate it. thanks
CD player fiber optic into Raw Hai amp , let's play Iron Maiden, Metallica, Purple, Zeppelin , is it sound nice, clean, balance or something else, what your call, sir
@ Not better but it’ll be different, Better sound comes from synergy with paring speakers and other components like DAC or CD players and most importantly personal taste.
@@Tharbamar This is understandable. There is simply no way to listen to pm8006. So I’m thinking whether to change it or not. Now sa400 plays with focal chora 826 and eversolo dmp-a6 master edition
how it can be compared with Yamaha 1000? it can produce only a fraction of power what Yamaha can produce. I understand everything is subjective, but if you don't like Yamaha 1000, doesn't mean this one is better or smth like that. for me even Yamaha AS 301 sounds much better then this one, especially on high volumes when this little device just struggles
As I always state clearly everything is based on price and performance. Another thing is it’s worth every Penny or more for sound that I’m hearing. If I give you blind audition with $4k (over price) amp and this one, probably you may end up preferring entry level HA-1.
Do not equate something that is "cheap" as bad. Something expensive is not necessarily as good. Listen and decide. Like he said, do a blind test and decide if it is possible.
@@Tharbamar the mentioned a300 had one. rsl's IA255.1 has it. Not sure about pricing on this last one but should be around the reviewed unit's. DAYTON AUDIO DTA-100ST also has one and is around this price Doesn't seem like an expensive feature to have really.
Great work on your Hi-Fi channel! Your videos are clear and really helpful for audio enthusiasts.
Great video . I already have a DAC+DA9. I want more power. What do you recommend….HA1, AO200 MK2 or AO300?
Thank you very much for yet another good review @Tharbamar . I find it very interesting, that the DAC chip Cirrus Logic gets good feedback in other reviews as well, so this is same finding and good confirmation. Also, giving the message of and advocating for “ fair price “ is duly noted and well made.
I agree, I think it offers great value for the price.
SMSL is becoming a TH-cam favorite.
Actually one of the world's favorite in affordable components .
Ya is my fav too, great value and great performance 💓. Prefer SMSL over other Chinese brand
Thanks so much for this test Tharbamar..
After buying one, i ordered a second one for another system..this amplifier works so well with their cd reader Smsl PL 200 which is fantastic too..
I send the PL200 modulation via Mogami rca cables to this Raw HA1 and then to a pair of Klipsch RF7 III loudspeakers...the volume knob needs to be set on 20 only to fill the room with very analytic and dynamic beautiful music..
At only 250 € this new device is a gift..might even be sounding better than the expensive Accuphase E-4000 which i have too..!!
PS : today i tried another configuration with the Smsl RawHA1..i paired it to the Wiim Ultra using the possibility of the Wiim to read music files on a usb key of 32 Go ( i could download 380 cd's on this usb key..!)
I tried optical, coaxial and rca line out between the two..
For me the rca Mogami cable link is the best..plenty of gain and music power this way..
I can play with the volume of the Wiim Ultra, and the Raw HA1 volume too..
On a pair of Klipsch Cornwall IV..the transcription is like dynamite, and i can adjust the bass (+2) and the treble..thanks to the possibilities of the HA1...very happy with this system...
Great 👍
First. Thank you for your thoughtful reviews!
it's the A300 with a headphone amp
This appears to be SMSL's shot at becoming a major player in the budget integrated amplifier market. Amazon has it on sale for $212.00 USD. A great little system could be put together starting with this Integrated and the WiiM Ultra Streamer. Now @ $263.00 USD. Add in the highly regarded ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63-BK Bookshelf Speakers @ $450.00 USD and the Veri-Fi Audio 10" 'Caldera' Subwoofer @ $199.00 USD and you'd have a complete budget 'audiophile' system. Arguably, the WiiM's weak point is its DAC, which sacrifices musicality for resolution, just the opposite of the Cirrus Logic DAC chip. Having both allows for the owner to choose which best fits their preference. IMO, besides its OS, the WiiM's strongest features are its room correction working together with its parametric EQ and the WiiM's high/low pass capability. Budget hifi has truly entered a 'golden age'.
Yes Yes, I'm with you on everything in your comment, Thanks
Thank you! I bought it based on your opinion, I have it connected witch Wim Pro via optical cable and Elac FS127, do you think it's worth using a better external DAC?
Hi, thank you for your Review. Would you say, that SMSL RAW-HA1 is better than SMSL AO300, which you have tested 1 year ago? Thanks :)
I hope, as I have had high FQ noises could be heared over ( Dali Menuet) speakers with AO 300.
How is this better than ao300 from smsl or a40 from loxjie. Seems like the exact same unit with same specs from same company, only different looks.
It`s not better. It `s the same. I use loxjie a40. Advantage of an extra Phono in and a remote control
How does this compare vs the Wiim AMP PRO?
D-Class is the future, but it is the nightmare of traditional amplifier makers
Thanks for sharing. I believe the AO300 is better than this in terms of sound quality?
I would agree, but I would say RAW-HA1 is the better value for money with Head Amp and a bit better sound from analog input, thanks
Thanks. @@Tharbamar
Hello my friend, im looking to buy an amplifier to pair with an Elac DBR62/DB63 (didn't decide yet) and i saw the SMSL ao300, ao200Mkii and this Raw Ha1, which of the 3 would you say it's better? and can it compete with something like yamaha A-S501 or Rotel A11 Tribute that im considering aswell, thank you in advance
Thank you so much for great review. I like to ask what amp do you recommend? I am using Eb Acoustics EB1 - British made speakers. I am looking for good sound streaming amplifier. I am using at the moment Audiolab M-one but it’s not wow. Thank you.
Should i try this when i already have the mojo 2 dac?
Does it still have a high pass filter at 50hz like the a300?
Hi, does ot has a high frequency filter for subwoofer?
Does this require a passive or an active sub woofer?
Kindly explain as im trying to build my first hifi system.
How does it compare to v3 monoblocks
I think this one is better value for what it can do, as always sound is subjective, thanks
good value
Ha-1 or SA400? Which do you recommend?
If I remember correctly SA400 is better but it’s in different price range too,
@ Amazon is selling the SA400 for $450. Is heat a real issue on the SA400?
@@OOnti-dz4jd oh I meant to say different price range.
May i have some advice? How is compared with an Wiim Amp? or Wiim amp Pro? tnks
Amp and DAC combination is better on HA-1, thanks
@@Tharbamar tnank u, i´m going to create a entretainment system, i was going to use wiim amp pro + Klipsch RP 500m ii or Elac Debut 3. But just came across your video. Thank u again. if u have some sugestions for speakers i would apreciate it. thanks
@@Mr.DarkKnightArmy maybe catch up some advises from cheapaudioman
What's the use diference of S.M.S.L RAW-HA1 vs. S.M.S.L RAW-MDA1?
One is amp , one is dac .
CD player fiber optic into Raw Hai amp , let's play Iron Maiden, Metallica, Purple, Zeppelin , is it sound nice, clean, balance or something else, what your call, sir
Yes it is, you may have missed it, I did mention that in the video, thanks
would B&W 706 s2 be ok? thanks
They should work well up to 85db Mac range, thanks
The Chinese are really catching up with high end audio. Grab it while it’s hot.
Is it class D amp?
@stevecruz465 Thanks
Friend, tell me, does it make sense to change the sa400 smsl to it???
SA400 is better Amp in power delivery.
@Tharbamar tell me smsl sa400, if I change it to Marantz pm8006, will the sound be better than sa400?
@ Not better but it’ll be different,
Better sound comes from synergy with paring speakers and other components like DAC or CD players and most importantly personal taste.
@@Tharbamar This is understandable. There is simply no way to listen to pm8006. So I’m thinking whether to change it or not. Now sa400 plays with focal chora 826 and eversolo dmp-a6 master edition
how it can be compared with Yamaha 1000? it can produce only a fraction of power what Yamaha can produce. I understand everything is subjective, but if you don't like Yamaha 1000, doesn't mean this one is better or smth like that. for me even Yamaha AS 301 sounds much better then this one, especially on high volumes when this little device just struggles
Hi, are we talking about price to sound quality ratio? much better than phrase is also what you are paring it with them and do you level match etc.,
If this thing is so good Why is it so cheap
As I always state clearly everything is based on price and performance.
Another thing is it’s worth every Penny or more for sound that I’m hearing.
If I give you blind audition with $4k (over price) amp and this one, probably you may end up preferring entry level HA-1.
Do not equate something that is "cheap" as bad. Something expensive is not necessarily as good. Listen and decide. Like he said, do a blind test and decide if it is possible.
The subwoofer output is useless, it has no high-pass filter. The older A300 has it very usefull
Please share if you know an amplifier for same price with high pass filter.
@@Tharbamar the mentioned a300 had one. rsl's IA255.1 has it. Not sure about pricing on this last one but should be around the reviewed unit's. DAYTON AUDIO DTA-100ST also has one and is around this price Doesn't seem like an expensive feature to have really.
@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh the HPF on A300 is useless, the sub out on A300 itself is pretty much useless to begin with, very very weak signal
A good system with good speakers don't need subwoofer. Never.
@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh I remembers A300, thanks I will check the others out.
It is a subpar sounding unit
No it isn't.
I think that there is a sound test comparison on another channel and it sounds seriously rolled off in the highs!!!!
Hi, thank you for your Review. Would you say, that SMSL RAW-HA1 is better than SMSL AO300, which you have tested 1 year ago? Thanks :)
in a way yes, it's updated version.