Small Wonder
THE ORIGINAL PS Audio Sprout integrated amplifier/DAC was noted as being part of a new trend of ultra-compact ampDACs when Sound & Vision reviewed it back in 2015. We’ve since tested similar models from Elac and Teac, though it was the Sprout that most grabbed our attention due to its moving magnet phono stage—a feature those other models happen to lack. While vinyl playback may not be a priority when an ampDAC is on your desk connected to a computer and used to drive headphones, that feature takes a step-up in importance when it’s in a living room connected to speakers.
Three years later, PS Audio has come out with a next-gen Sprout, the Sprout100. Vinyl playback remains a priority for the new model, which features
