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title: "S.M.S.L AD18 Audio HiFi Stereo Amplifier with Bluetooth 4.2 Supports Apt-X,USB DSP Full Digital Power Amplifier 2.1 Small 80Wx2 Class D Amplifier with Subwoofer Output"
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# Bluetooth 4.2 with apt-X & NFC 80W x 2 powerful output Digital bass & treble EQ S.M.S.L AD18 Audio HiFi Stereo Amplifier with Bluetooth 4.2 Supports Apt-X,USB DSP Full Digital Power Amplifier 2.1 Small 80Wx2 Class D Amplifier with Subwoofer Output

**Brand:** s.m.s.l
**Price:** € 317.75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game — power, precision, and wireless freedom in one sleek amp!

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- **What is this?** S.M.S.L AD18 Audio HiFi Stereo Amplifier with Bluetooth 4.2 Supports Apt-X,USB DSP Full Digital Power Amplifier 2.1 Small 80Wx2 Class D Amplifier with Subwoofer Output by s.m.s.l
- **How much does it cost?** € 317.75 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty Design:** Sleek, space-saving chassis packs high-resolution 24bit/96kHz decoding and robust power in a stylish footprint.
- • **Dual Independent Circuits:** Separate headphone and speaker amps plus dedicated subwoofer output for immersive 2.1 stereo experience.
- • **Customizable Sound Profile:** Integrated digital equalizer with patented SDB tech dynamically enhances bass and treble for rich, balanced audio.
- • **Versatile 6-Input Connectivity:** Seamlessly switch between USB, coaxial, optical, analog, and Bluetooth sources for ultimate audio flexibility.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Digital Amplification:** Powered by Texas Instruments TAS5508C & TAS5342 chips delivering crystal-clear 80W per channel Class D sound.

## Overview

The S.M.S.L AD18 is a compact, full digital Class D stereo amplifier delivering 80W per channel with 6 versatile inputs including USB, coaxial, optical, analog, and Bluetooth 4.2 with apt-X. Featuring dual independent circuits for speakers and headphones plus a subwoofer output, it offers audiophile-grade sound with customizable bass and treble EQ. Powered by advanced Texas Instruments chips, it supports high-resolution audio up to 24bit/96kHz, making it a reliable, feature-rich choice for professionals seeking premium sound quality and connectivity in a stylish, space-efficient design.

## Description

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Review: A Fantastic Little Amp With An Audiophile Sound - This amp has been my COVID special. Its on almost all the time everyday. I use it with BT from my iPad or iPhone in the morning for some quick news or a podcast. Once I get my coffee going I switch into some music via the Coax connection while I read my email. Then I flip on the TV monitor to catch the rest of the news through the optical 2 connection, which also works fine for mirroring the President's Corona Briefings. I bought an HDMI adapter for the iPad and found I get a better picture and sound than mirroring. I'll use that for movies. I don't use the tone controls very much but they boost the realism for an action movie from one of the services. The bass response is powerful enough to rattle the walls. I never had a class D amp before, this was a surprise. I have no problem with the sound quality, sounds just like my class A amps, and it's so incredibly flexible it makes a great attachment point for all my electronic devices on the long days of sheltering in place. OK, it's been 6 months and I can't tell you how impressed I am with this powerful little Amp . In the meantime I've noticed a few things. As good as the BT sounds from my phone or iPad, the coaxial connection blows it away. So much so that I only use BT for non-audiophile applications, or if I'm too lazy to plug the powered Doc into the iPad. I'm using an old Blue Circle Thingee (which was very well regarded in it's day) as my USB to Coax converter because my Peach Tree X1 is on another system. I tried an original HiFace. I didn't think it would work because it needs a driver, and it didn't. I'm going to pick up a better USB to coax converter because even with the Blue Circle I can easily hear the difference between an ALAC or 320 internet radio broadcasts and standard lower bit rate broadcast and I know a better converter is going to sound even better. For Speakers, I recycled a 3 piece Polk Satellite system from an old surround hook up and am using it for nearfield listening... and every time I listen to it it blows me away. Clear crisp bass notes and well a articulated treble. These speakers didn't sound this good when I had them connected to an 80W per Ch class A amp, (also in nearfield). I'm impressed. The only other thing I'll mention is that using the Coaxial input sounds sounds better than using the USB input. I haven't tried headphones so I can't comment on the headphone amp. So now it’s 10 months and everything is working well. I have it on a lot during the day and then again at night. After a long session, I noticed that it was warm to the touch but not hot. Never the less, with all the failures that have occurred, I’m looking around for a replacement in case my unit fails too. It’s too bad that these units fail because I really like it. The Blue Circle Thingy has been replaced with a Douk Audio U2 XMOS XU208 USB to COAX converter. Very nice upgrade. Sounds fantastic. One of the things I’ve discovered is that my iPad Pro can Bluetooth video to the TV. Not nearly as good as mirroring, which is not as good as HDMI. I ended up buy a UNI dock for the iPad which allows me to connect a wired mouse, (Bluetooth keyboard) , USB to COAX converter, thumb drives for the file system and a HDMI cable, and charge the iPad at the same time. The only downside to this arrangement is that every once in a while I forget to plug in the 60W Anker charger and the iPad batter runs down until I notice that it’s not charging and plug the charger in. Maybe I should leave it plugged in all the time.... Anyway, back to a Netflix movie... I’ll update this if it fails. It’s now 2024. The S.M.S.L AD18 never failed. I moved it to another room along with the satellite speakers and the subwoofer and it’s no longer Nearfield. My new Nearfield set up is now an RME ADI-2 DAC, 2 Genlec 8010A Powered Studio Monitors and a Genlec 7340A Powered Subwoofer. - Very Nice - The question is always, Does it sound $3000. Better? I think so, but the SMSL AD 18 is very hard to beat and the speakers are different and in another room, so it’s hard to make a valid comparison. What I do know is that the AD18 can EQ my satellites to a very close approximation of the much more expensive rig. ( But the connections have to be wired, and you need the higher Specs of the Douk USB to COAX to do it. The Bluetooth sound is acceptable, but not outstanding )
Review: Finally: A DAC that does it all! - Wow. Just awesome! I purchased this DAC/amp for a specific purpose, but even without that need, I would have bought this little gem because I've been waiting for a product like this for a long time. This little guy offers much more than your average DAC or DAC/Amp combo. Given the reasonable price and extensive list of features and capabilities, it's impressive to me that this little amp does everything that it does, and does everything at least adequately well. Most of what it does, it does very well, and a few things (including power output and sound quality) it does exceptionally well. There have been many nice DACs or DAC/Amps on the market for some time now, but there was always some limiting factor when you bought one (including high price). For example, I also own the Audioengine D1, which is a fine little DAC/Headphone Amp, but it is only usable with powered speakers or headphones. It gives you only 1 USB and 1 optical input, but no analog input, no COAX input, no speaker amp, and no Bluetooth. The S.M.S.L. AD-18 gives you 2 Optical inputs (44.1KHz-192KHz/24 bit), A COAX input (44.1KHz-192KHz/24 bit), a USB input (44.1KHz-96KHz/24 bit), an Aux analog input, Bluetooth (4.2), a Sub-woofer output (line level), L/R speaker terminals (5-way binding posts with 80 watts/channel @ 4 ohms), a built in headphone amp with 3.5mm output (front), bass/treble/volume controls, 7 preset EQ's, a remote control, and a nifty display screen! The D1 has a decent headphone amp (a little stronger the the AD-18's actually), but no speaker amp, and that's what I needed for my bookshelf into computer desk speakers project. Many of us out there have noted, with some sadness, at what passes muster for good sounding speakers these days. This is especially true for those products that slide the word "computer" in front of speakers. Basically, they suck for the most part, unless you are willing to spend way too much $$ for overpriced powered speakers that have (IMO) just average sound quality. For anyone out there like me, with a pair of really great sounding passive bookshelf speakers which they would love to use again, or use as computer speakers, then this is the amp for you! I have an old pair of Advent AR1122's that positively sing as oversized computer speakers now that the AD-18 is powering them! I used the line level sub output to add a powered Polk sub-woofer, and the sound with this combo is just amazingly full, rich and dynamic. The sound quality is sweet and detailed even at very low volume levels, and is impressively lively and powerful, with no harshness, when playing near the full-monty level. I had not expected that. I expected that the AD-18 would be an improvement over other DAC/amps in terms of connectivity and functionality, but not sound quality. It sounds significantly better than other DAC/Amps I've heard. I certainly didn't expect it to rival some full size stereo receivers in terms of power and clarity, but it definitely does. The AD-18 sounds very, very, good indeed, and for an audio product, that's easily the most important thing. So, what needs improvement? Well, if S.M.S.L. is reading these reviews, then the following is my suggestion box for your already great product: Headphone amp - For the vast majority of people out there, the Headphone Amp on the AD-18 will be more than adequate, especially considering what it's usually replacing (computer/phone HP jack). However, for those folks that have high impedance headphones, you may want to look at a dedicated high output headphone amp instead. The HP amp on the AD-18 works fine on my Grado's, so that's all I care about, but if S.M.S.L. wanted to add more power there, it would certainly widen the fan-base for the AD-18. Additional Outputs: It's not a must have, but it would be really nice if there was a line level analog output. Also, a digital output with pre/post or bit-stream output would be really nice, but that might raise the cost too much. Still it would be a nice and useful addition. In conclusion - this is a fantastically good product, that, if it lasts, will also be an exceptional value. I like it so much that I just bought a second one for another project! Note: Video was updated to prove to the doubters that 'Yes indeed, it can - power those in-efficient speakers!' In this case it was a pair of B&W DM 610's. Sounded beautiful, and LOUD! **UPDATE - July 17, 2019** After reading several negative comments about this product, claiming that it is a poorly designed piece of junk, I felt it necessary to update my original review. I have 3 of these units, and I can say that it is definitely a 5 star product. The one on my desktop, has been in daily service for more than a year, and is just as impressive today, as the day I unboxed it. I imagine that some of the negative reviews are genuine, but I believe that many of them are from competitors, trying to steer people away from this excellent, segment leading, product. If you're in the market for a desktop, workshop, or even main stereo amplifier, with excellent sound, power, and features at an affordable price, then shop no further because this is the one you want! Don't be dissuaded by the naysayers. This is a fantastic and RELIABLE product.

## Features

- 【Digital Input】The SMSL AD18 has 6 input methods, USB, coaxial, analog, Bluetooth and two optical fibers, using two different chips for SPDIF and USB input. The USB comes from Texas Instruments' TAS1020B. The chip fully supports 24bit/96khz, and any excess will be automatically downsampled. SPDIF uses Cirrus Logic's CS8422. The chip can decode files up to 24bit/192khz, but can only decode up to 96kh on the AD18.
- 【Bluetooth and NFC】The Class D amplifier allows you to Bluetooth BT4.2 Bluetooth input, Bluetooth supports apt-X, and easily connects Bluetooth via NFC, providing higher quality wireless playback for compatible , tablets and Android smartphones.
- 【Two Independent Circuits】The S.MS.L ad18 bluetooth amp has two independent circuits, one for speakers and one for headphone output. It also has a subwoofer active subwoofer output, 80Wx2 amplifier output, with amplifier output, which can provide unparalleled stereo audio for speakers. 3.5mm headphone jack, the headphone amplifier
- 【Bass and Treble Control】SMSL Audio Stereo Amplifier This all-in-one amplifier is also equipped with a digital equalizer with multiple functions (bass tuning, treble, etc.), built-in SMSL patented sound effect SDB, SDB can effectively improve the sound restoration, while dynamically adjusting the high and low sounds according to the current music signal.
- 【SMSL AD18 chip】Full digital amplifier is part of the new generation of FDA all-digital amplifiers. It uses high-tech TAS5508C and TAS5342 chips using Texas Instruments (TI) digital pure path technology. The amplifier has the characteristics of "all-digital", compact design, high sound quality and high resolution, bringing a wonderful experience to music lovers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071JN7GXN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #79,534 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #477 in Audio Component Amplifiers |
| Brand | S.M.S.L |
| Brand Name | S.M.S.L |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 991 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00790996171746, 06970141852605 |
| Included Components | amplifier |
| Item Dimensions | 6.77 x 2.01 x 3.35 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.77 x 2.01 x 3.35 inches |
| Manufacturer | SMSL |
| Maximum Output Power | 80 watts |
| Maximum Supply Voltage | 24 volts |
| Model | AD18 |
| Mounting Type | Coaxial,Plug Mount |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Type Name | box |
| Part Number | AD18 - Bluetooth |
| Specification Met | CE, FCC |
| UPC | 651312006145 790996171746 619191169320 612032784676 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 220 volts_of_alternating_current |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |

## Product Details

- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.77 x 2.01 x 3.35 inches
- **Manufacturer:** SMSL
- **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 24 volts
- **Mounting Type:** Coaxial,Plug Mount
- **Voltage:** 220 volts_of_alternating_current

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Were is the subwoofer connection?**
A: Coax/opti1 is supposed to be a sub out also. I've heard earlier models did not function this way, but recently purchased units through Amazon should work. You'll need a 3.5 aux to rca cable for it to function I believe. I hooked up a powered sub to mine using the high level speaker inputs on the sub.

**Q: What is the rated power output per channel at 8ohms, and the THD%?**
A: The rated power output is 45w+45w @8ohm, THD + N = 0.04%

**Q: When using the sub-out with a powered sub can the sub volume or levels be controlled via this unit?**
A: Yes, and no. The SMSL's sub output level is variable, and raises/lowers in sync with the amps volume position, but you still have to set the master volume (for the sub) on the powered sub itself. I've got mine parked at about the 11 o'clock position, but results will vary depending on your setup.   You will also need to find the crossover sweet spot on the subs low pass filter control.

**Q: What is the frequency range of the input/output of the waveform?**
A: It happens often

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Little Amp With An Audiophile Sound
*by J***C on April 8, 2020*

This amp has been my COVID special. Its on almost all the time everyday. I use it with BT from my iPad or iPhone in the morning for some quick news or a podcast. Once I get my coffee going I switch into some music via the Coax connection while I read my email. Then I flip on the TV monitor to catch the rest of the news through the optical 2 connection, which also works fine for mirroring the President's Corona Briefings. I bought an HDMI adapter for the iPad and found I get a better picture and sound than mirroring. I'll use that for movies. I don't use the tone controls very much but they boost the realism for an action movie from one of the services. The bass response is powerful enough to rattle the walls. I never had a class D amp before, this was a surprise. I have no problem with the sound quality, sounds just like my class A amps, and it's so incredibly flexible it makes a great attachment point for all my electronic devices on the long days of sheltering in place. OK, it's been 6 months and I can't tell you how impressed I am with this powerful little Amp . In the meantime I've noticed a few things. As good as the BT sounds from my phone or iPad, the coaxial connection blows it away. So much so that I only use BT for non-audiophile applications, or if I'm too lazy to plug the powered Doc into the iPad. I'm using an old Blue Circle Thingee (which was very well regarded in it's day) as my USB to Coax converter because my Peach Tree X1 is on another system. I tried an original HiFace. I didn't think it would work because it needs a driver, and it didn't. I'm going to pick up a better USB to coax converter because even with the Blue Circle I can easily hear the difference between an ALAC or 320 internet radio broadcasts and standard lower bit rate broadcast and I know a better converter is going to sound even better. For Speakers, I recycled a 3 piece Polk Satellite system from an old surround hook up and am using it for nearfield listening... and every time I listen to it it blows me away. Clear crisp bass notes and well a articulated treble. These speakers didn't sound this good when I had them connected to an 80W per Ch class A amp, (also in nearfield). I'm impressed. The only other thing I'll mention is that using the Coaxial input sounds sounds better than using the USB input. I haven't tried headphones so I can't comment on the headphone amp. So now it’s 10 months and everything is working well. I have it on a lot during the day and then again at night. After a long session, I noticed that it was warm to the touch but not hot. Never the less, with all the failures that have occurred, I’m looking around for a replacement in case my unit fails too. It’s too bad that these units fail because I really like it. The Blue Circle Thingy has been replaced with a Douk Audio U2 XMOS XU208 USB to COAX converter. Very nice upgrade. Sounds fantastic. One of the things I’ve discovered is that my iPad Pro can Bluetooth video to the TV. Not nearly as good as mirroring, which is not as good as HDMI. I ended up buy a UNI dock for the iPad which allows me to connect a wired mouse, (Bluetooth keyboard) , USB to COAX converter, thumb drives for the file system and a HDMI cable, and charge the iPad at the same time. The only downside to this arrangement is that every once in a while I forget to plug in the 60W Anker charger and the iPad batter runs down until I notice that it’s not charging and plug the charger in. Maybe I should leave it plugged in all the time.... Anyway, back to a Netflix movie... I’ll update this if it fails. It’s now 2024. The S.M.S.L AD18 never failed. I moved it to another room along with the satellite speakers and the subwoofer and it’s no longer Nearfield. My new Nearfield set up is now an RME ADI-2 DAC, 2 Genlec 8010A Powered Studio Monitors and a Genlec 7340A Powered Subwoofer. - Very Nice - The question is always, Does it sound $3000. Better? I think so, but the SMSL AD 18 is very hard to beat and the speakers are different and in another room, so it’s hard to make a valid comparison. What I do know is that the AD18 can EQ my satellites to a very close approximation of the much more expensive rig. ( But the connections have to be wired, and you need the higher Specs of the Douk USB to COAX to do it. The Bluetooth sound is acceptable, but not outstanding )

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally: A DAC that does it all!
*by J***T on March 28, 2018*

Wow. Just awesome! I purchased this DAC/amp for a specific purpose, but even without that need, I would have bought this little gem because I've been waiting for a product like this for a long time. This little guy offers much more than your average DAC or DAC/Amp combo. Given the reasonable price and extensive list of features and capabilities, it's impressive to me that this little amp does everything that it does, and does everything at least adequately well. Most of what it does, it does very well, and a few things (including power output and sound quality) it does exceptionally well. There have been many nice DACs or DAC/Amps on the market for some time now, but there was always some limiting factor when you bought one (including high price). For example, I also own the Audioengine D1, which is a fine little DAC/Headphone Amp, but it is only usable with powered speakers or headphones. It gives you only 1 USB and 1 optical input, but no analog input, no COAX input, no speaker amp, and no Bluetooth. The S.M.S.L. AD-18 gives you 2 Optical inputs (44.1KHz-192KHz/24 bit), A COAX input (44.1KHz-192KHz/24 bit), a USB input (44.1KHz-96KHz/24 bit), an Aux analog input, Bluetooth (4.2), a Sub-woofer output (line level), L/R speaker terminals (5-way binding posts with 80 watts/channel @ 4 ohms), a built in headphone amp with 3.5mm output (front), bass/treble/volume controls, 7 preset EQ's, a remote control, and a nifty display screen! The D1 has a decent headphone amp (a little stronger the the AD-18's actually), but no speaker amp, and that's what I needed for my bookshelf into computer desk speakers project. Many of us out there have noted, with some sadness, at what passes muster for good sounding speakers these days. This is especially true for those products that slide the word "computer" in front of speakers. Basically, they suck for the most part, unless you are willing to spend way too much $$ for overpriced powered speakers that have (IMO) just average sound quality. For anyone out there like me, with a pair of really great sounding passive bookshelf speakers which they would love to use again, or use as computer speakers, then this is the amp for you! I have an old pair of Advent AR1122's that positively sing as oversized computer speakers now that the AD-18 is powering them! I used the line level sub output to add a powered Polk sub-woofer, and the sound with this combo is just amazingly full, rich and dynamic. The sound quality is sweet and detailed even at very low volume levels, and is impressively lively and powerful, with no harshness, when playing near the full-monty level. I had not expected that. I expected that the AD-18 would be an improvement over other DAC/amps in terms of connectivity and functionality, but not sound quality. It sounds significantly better than other DAC/Amps I've heard. I certainly didn't expect it to rival some full size stereo receivers in terms of power and clarity, but it definitely does. The AD-18 sounds very, very, good indeed, and for an audio product, that's easily the most important thing. So, what needs improvement? Well, if S.M.S.L. is reading these reviews, then the following is my suggestion box for your already great product: Headphone amp - For the vast majority of people out there, the Headphone Amp on the AD-18 will be more than adequate, especially considering what it's usually replacing (computer/phone HP jack). However, for those folks that have high impedance headphones, you may want to look at a dedicated high output headphone amp instead. The HP amp on the AD-18 works fine on my Grado's, so that's all I care about, but if S.M.S.L. wanted to add more power there, it would certainly widen the fan-base for the AD-18. Additional Outputs: It's not a must have, but it would be really nice if there was a line level analog output. Also, a digital output with pre/post or bit-stream output would be really nice, but that might raise the cost too much. Still it would be a nice and useful addition. In conclusion - this is a fantastically good product, that, if it lasts, will also be an exceptional value. I like it so much that I just bought a second one for another project! Note: Video was updated to prove to the doubters that 'Yes indeed, it can - power those in-efficient speakers!' In this case it was a pair of B&W DM 610's. Sounded beautiful, and LOUD! **UPDATE - July 17, 2019** After reading several negative comments about this product, claiming that it is a poorly designed piece of junk, I felt it necessary to update my original review. I have 3 of these units, and I can say that it is definitely a 5 star product. The one on my desktop, has been in daily service for more than a year, and is just as impressive today, as the day I unboxed it. I imagine that some of the negative reviews are genuine, but I believe that many of them are from competitors, trying to steer people away from this excellent, segment leading, product. If you're in the market for a desktop, workshop, or even main stereo amplifier, with excellent sound, power, and features at an affordable price, then shop no further because this is the one you want! Don't be dissuaded by the naysayers. This is a fantastic and RELIABLE product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This had good specs and power ratings so I thought great for ...
*by J***. on May 19, 2018*

I bought this because I was really curious about how far Class D HiFi had improved. This had good specs and power ratings so I thought great for computer monitors at least. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality appearance, small frontal footprint and cool little display. I hooked it to a pair of NHT Studio One monitors. And linked via Bluetooth to an iPad. I was really impressed with the low distortion volume it cranked out. Very good audio quality. I'm still not convinced it is better than a good Class AB with a linear power supply but with all the digital media compression schemes you'd be hard pressed to tell much difference. The demerits are: Every so often when I turn it on the unit will shut down after a few minutes for no apparent reason (not being driven hard or overheated). I still have no reason or solution to that except to leave it on perpetually once it stopped cycling off by itself. Also I think it is a bit overpriced ($145) since you can buy a full blown class AB receiver with better power, specs and more functions for the same price. However if small size, good performance and efficiency are your goals then this should be great.

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