Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
🎧 smsl m500 dac headphone amplifier mqa decoding audio decoder lme4972 es9038pro dsd512 768khz xmos xu-216 with remote control - black logo

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

3

·

Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
Rating 
4.7
🎵 Stereo System Components, 🎵 Home Audio

View on AmazonView on ЯM

Media

(4)
img 1 attached to 🎧 SMSL M500 DAC Headphone Amplifier MQA Decoding Audio Decoder LME4972 ES9038PRO DSD512 768kHz XMOS XU-216 with Remote Control - Black
img 2 attached to 🎧 SMSL M500 DAC Headphone Amplifier MQA Decoding Audio Decoder LME4972 ES9038PRO DSD512 768kHz XMOS XU-216 with Remote Control - Black
img 3 attached to 🎧 SMSL M500 DAC Headphone Amplifier MQA Decoding Audio Decoder LME4972 ES9038PRO DSD512 768kHz XMOS XU-216 with Remote Control - Black
img 4 attached to 🎧 SMSL M500 DAC Headphone Amplifier MQA Decoding Audio Decoder LME4972 ES9038PRO DSD512 768kHz XMOS XU-216 with Remote Control - Black

Details

BrandDilvpoetry
Connectivity TechnologyRCA, USB
ColorBlack
Item Dimensions LxWxH7.76 x 3.35 x 3.43 inches
Output Wattage0.57 Watts
Item Weight0.9 Kilograms
See 3 more

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

♫ 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

Global ratings 3
  • 5
    2
  • 4
    1
  • 3
    0
  • 2
    0
  • 1
    0

Type of review

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great device, bad guide

I haven't encountered any problems with the M500, it works well and 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
  • ♫ SMSL M500 MQA DAC amplifier: MQA decoding support. With high quality ES9038PRO DAC chip from ESS.
Cons
  • Contact seller

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing value for money

Absolute value for money. 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
  • ♫ LOW NOISE DAC: Built-in low-noise shielded processor that improves energy efficiency and reduces power consumption. When using the M500 for the first time, press the "C" key.
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing Home Theater DAC

So this will be my 4th DAC as I add the built in DAC to my Sony receiver. I've tried a few entry-level DACs, including the Topping D10 for DSD. Also, I have quite an extensive collection of high definition movies. Lots of 24/96 and up Flac and lots of DSD. Thought I could hear it all when I hooked up HDMI to my competent Sony STR DN1050 receiver, which seems built for consumer-grade high-definition audio. This DAC proved the opposite. This thing reveals every detail and micro-detail in…

Pros
  • ♫ USB DAC: USB uses XMOS XU-216, a true 24-bit USB solution, supports DoP and native DSD PCM up to 768kHz, supports DSD512. All input ports support DSD transmission, coaxial, optical support DoP64.
Cons
  • Exchange available