PS Audio Sprout integrated amplifier Specifications

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Description: Integrated amplifier. Inputs: phono (moving-magnet), analog (3.5mm), USB (24-bit/192kHz), digital coax (any sample rate and bit depth to 24/192), Bluetooth (built in). Maximum output power: 50Wpc into 4 ohms (14dBW), 33Wpc into 8 ohms (15.25dBW). THD: <0.025% at normal listening levels. Headphone output: 500mW into 16 ohms, 425mW into 300 ohms. Analog output: variable, 3.5mm line, for subwoofer or otherwise.
Dimensions: 6" (155mm) W by 1.75" (45mm) H by 8" (205mm) D. Weight: 2.9 lbs (6.4kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: SPR-A1-410596 "Made in China".
Price: $799 when reviewed; $499 as of September 2015. Approximate number of dealers: 65, also sold direct.
Manufacturer: PS Audio, 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301. Tel: (720) 406-8946. Web: www.psaudio.com.

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PS Audio
4826 Sterling Drive
Boulder, CO 80301
(720) 406-8946
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fetuso's picture

I've owned the D3020 for almost two months now and I am particularly sensitive to criticism of its remote and interface. The reason? Because such criticism actually kept me from buying this wonderful little amplifier for months, until I finally bought it because it was exactly what I was looking for. I've commented previously on his site and others about how these criticisms are overblown, but here I go gain. The remote is black on black, and yes it it hard to see the buttons. But the buttons are few and nicely spaced out. You'll have their locations memorized in no time and you'll have no need to even look at the remote. It also fits very nicely in the hand. Could NAD have added some white? Of course. But please don't let it stop you from buying this great amp. Same goes for the interface, which is really just the power button and input switch on the unit itself. I've never had an issue with these. In fairness, sometimes I have to press the power button a second time, but so what? We're talking maybe half a second to press it again. It is a bit quirky until you learn where it wants to be touched. My main point is that the D3020 is very user friendly and easy to live with. It also sounds great. Don't let these petty criticisms stop you from buying it if the features fit your needs.

fetuso's picture

Sorry readers that a review about the Sprout has spawned comments about the D3020. I tried the bass button, didn't like it, so I don't care that it's on the back. The UI and remote are a bit quirky, yes, but not awful and horrible. To each his own I suppose. I Spend so little time with the interface that's it's not an issue. I turn it on and enjoy. What else is there to do with it? It's not like we're speaking to Martians with it.

I've said my piece.

AegisAvantGarde's picture

I own the D3020 and despite the bad remote it sounds incredible for $400. That said, the Sprout is now available for $500 in Amazon but I have not heard it. I want to buy the sprout for my office just because I do need the extra watts it offers for my office speakers, Martin Logan Motion LX16. Ill post here when I get it and can compare them head on. In principle, the Sprout is another price point (originally $800 while the D3020 was originally $500) Now both costing almost the same D3020 $400 and the Sprout $500 they are almost at the same price point and according to Amazon both are selling really well and both represent great examples of budget HiFi. In the end just get whatever sounds better for you. Auditioning is a must in all HiFi purchases, sound is also about taste, never forget that.

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