The newly designed SA-2 is a high-performance, fully balanced, fully discrete Class A headphone amplifier/preamplifier. The SA-2 is the successor to the original SA-1, featuring a chassis similar to its predecessor. The internal circuit layout has undergone significant redesign, substantially increasing output power by boosting the supply voltage and reducing output impedance..
Upgrade specs: 1. Output power increased from SA-1's 5.5 watts into 32 ohms to 10 watts into 32 ohms, with a maximum of 15 watts into 20 ohms. supports headphones down to 8 ohms minimum impedance.. 2. Circuit optimization maintains ultra-low distortion even at high power output.. 3. Enhanced thermal management with a copper block + aluminum alloy heatsink design.. 4. Reduced impedance at the balanced headphone output, boosting current drive capability for greater pushing power.. 5. Optimized PCB routing, adjusted DC bias circuitry, added DC servo design, and incorporated a GND/LIFT mode switch.