SMSL SH-X is a headphone amplifier with preamplifier outputs for $699. Read my written reviews with scores at https://iiwireviews.com/ Use these affiliate links if you want to help the channel: Buy on ShenzhenAudio: https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/s-m-s-l-shx-headphone-amplifier?ref=b236567rqe&utm_source=affiliate Buy on AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkDIhtr Support the channel via Patreon (BIG thanks to current patrons!): https://www.patreon.com/iiwireviews 00:00 Intro 00:16 About SH-X 03:19 Sound (Amp) 06:50 vs Topping A90D 09:00 vs Aune S17 pro 11:56 Sound (preamp) 15:42 vs "real" preamp 17:37 Final thoughts Follow me on Instagram for behind the scene stuff: https://www.instagram.com/iiwireviews/ Room test system: Eversolo DMP-A8, Allo DigiOne Signature Lampucera DIY DAC, Gustard R26 DAC: https://bit.ly/3XLyNCF Acoustic Invader AMP and PREAMP (Fulcrum version): https://acousticinvader.com/ Spirit Wind Speakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9uFO_qozDk Head-Fi: Aune S17 Pro: https://amzn.to/3u2O6gu xDuoo XD05 Pro: https://shorturl.at/stJRT Verum 1: https://www.verum-audio.com/store Goldplanar GL2000: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkWKVXb AKG K702: https://amzn.to/3TSlnUF #hifi #audiophile #amp #stereo