The da8s completes my matched set pc audio component stack along with the dac (su-8) and headphone amp (sh-8).

The da8s completes my matched set pc audio component stack along with the dac (su-8) and headphone amp (sh-8).  Read Less

I would try one amp first and use it normally to see if you like the sound quality.

I would try one amp first and use it normally to see if you like the sound quality.  Read Less

The build quality is great for the asking price, especially when on sale.

The build quality is great for the asking price, especially when on sale.  Read Less

Expect the sound quality to be on-par with other $160 receivers, such as pioneer or insignia.

Expect the sound quality to be on-par with other $160 receivers, such as pioneer or insignia.  Read Less

The sound is superisingly good considering the price is only as much as the the output transformers of my tube amp.

The sound is superisingly good considering the price is only as much as the the output transformers of my tube amp.  Read Less

But for the price, you can't beat.

But for the price, you can't beat.  Read Less

Comparing yamaha as 1100 or 2100, there are gaps, however, it costs 1/10 of the price.

Comparing yamaha as 1100 or 2100, there are gaps, however, it costs 1/10 of the price.  Read Less

The dalis do this with other amps, the smsl doesn’t.

The dalis do this with other amps, the smsl doesn’t.  Read Less

I previously had a marantz nr1607, pushing 50w x2 to each speaker (biamp).

I previously had a marantz nr1607, pushing 50w x2 to each speaker (biamp).  Read Less

I evaluate several high-end audio equipment, but based on the price and form factor, it would be #1 choice under $500 budget.

I evaluate several high-end audio equipment, but based on the price and form factor, it would be #1 choice under $500 budget.  Read Less