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🎧 Silver SMSL M500 DAC Headphone Amplifier MQA Decoding Audio Decoder LME4972 ES9038PRO DSD512 768kHz XMOS XU-216 with Remote Control Review

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Details

BrandDilvpoetry
Connectivity TechnologyRCA, USB
ColorSilver
Item Dimensions LxWxH7.76 x 3.35 x 3.43 inches
Output Wattage0.57 Watts
Item Weight0.9 Kilograms
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Description of 🎧 Silver SMSL M500 DAC Headphone Amplifier MQA Decoding Audio Decoder LME4972 ES9038PRO DSD512 768kHz XMOS XU-216 with Remote Control

♫ SMSL M500 MQA DAC Amplifier: Support MQA decoding. Using the high-end ES9038PRO DAC chip of ESS. ♫ USB DAC: USB uses XMOS XU-216, true 24bit USB solution, supports DoP and native DSD PCM up to 768kHz, support to DSD512. All input ports support DSD transmission, coaxial, fiber support DoP64. ♫ HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER: Discrete components high power and large current drive amp circuit to provide greater headphone thrust. ♫ HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS: Use tempered glass display panel for higher light transmittance and longer service life. ♫ LOW NOISE DAC: Built in shielded, low noise power supply processing while improving power efficiency and lower power consumption. When using M500's remote at the first time, please press the "C" key.

Reviews

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Overhyped and Overpriced Junk

Based on our own experience, this overpriced amplifier is a complete letdown. The sound quality is subpar, lacking in depth and clarity. The "advanced" technology promised is nothing more than a sales gimmick.

Pros
  • None
Cons
  • Overpriced, subpar sound quality.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great unit, poor instructions

I haven't found any issues with the M500, it works well, sounds as good as any DAC/headphone amp I've considered. The only complaint I have is that the instruction manual could be improved. The remote is obviously intended to be used with other devices, but none of the instructions explain this.

Pros
  • Receiver and amp
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing value for money

An absolute bang for the buck. Walk through a stream of Tidal in Master mode. Worth every penny. The amp is strong enough for HiFi Man sailors, doesn't sweat at all at half volume (full streaming from PC via USB). The M500 simply adapts to the new bitrate/resolution instantly. Couldn't be happier with a shared attitude. Of course the sound is neutral, not as warm as a tube amp per se, but for the money you won't find anything better. In my case I use an adapter.

Pros
  • amplifier
Cons
  • weak