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Description of Enhanced SEO: SMSL M100 USB DAC AK4452 DSD512 Coaxial Optical OTG 32Bit/768kHz Hifi Audio Decoder (Blue)

This is an upgraded version of M100 MKII. Please ignore the AK4452 chip in the product title. The correct one is ESS SABRE9018Q2C CHIP. ♫ SMSL M100 MKII USB DAC: XMOS 2nd generation XCore200 XU208 USB Audio solution. Supports PCM signal up to 32bit/768kHz and native DSD up to DSD512. ♫ HIGH POWER DECODER: Built-in ESS SABRE9018Q2C decoder chip, high-efficiency power module and high dynamic range, lots of low-noise LDOs provides sufficient power for analog circuit. Solve the driver digital signature problem. ♫ HIGH QUALITY DAC: The back panel shows that the M100 decoder is purely USB powered. Support USB /Optical/Coaxial /OTG USB input; RCA output. USB Asynchronous Transmission Mode. Aux power supply for phones connection. ♫ MINI CUTE DAC: The SMSL M100 innovates on the form factor and succeeds in producing a very small and attractive form factor. Power it on, select the input and start to use it. ♫ LOW DISTORTION: Two ultra-low phase noise crystal for 44.1/48kHz multiple frequencies. Lots of audio grade components, include MELF resistors, NP0 capacitor, Gold-plated jacks. Low budget dac. NOTE:The machine display has a transparent protective film, which can be torn off before use.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Legendary cheap DAC of this decade

This is a really great DAC in every way. For the price it really is a no brainer. There are a few minor annoyances like microUSB, difficulty installing Windows drivers, and a slightly misleading user interface, but the sound makes up for it! I like his cute looks. The picture made me think it would be much bigger. It's actually not much more than stacking multiple Airpods cases side by side. Okay, of course you want to know how it sounds. I've been using an AK4396 DAC since about 2004 and love…

Pros
  • ♫ HIGH QUALITY DAC: You can see on the back that the M100 decoder is powered exclusively by USB. Support USB/Optical/Coaxial/OTG USB input; RCA output. Asynchronous USB transfer mode. Additional power supply for connecting telephones.
Cons
  • Long delivery time

Revainrating 1 out of 5

If you have a Windows OS, do yourself a favor and buy another DAC.

Overview: I purchased the SM.SL M100 to complement my near field active desktop monitors. I was very happy to receive the package today 05/10/2019, mainly because of the M100 DSD support with the promise of better audio fidelity from my Qobuz and Tidal subscriptions. hoped. 2) I downloaded the M100 driver from SMSL website and installed the driver; At the suggestion of a man who once ran one of the largest companies in the world, Manufacturing and selling access points (wireless routers) and…

Pros
  • ♫ HIGH QUALITY DAC: You can see on the back that the M100 decoder is USB powered only. Support USB/Optical/Coaxial/OTG USB input; RCA output. Asynchronous USB transfer mode. Additional power supply for connecting telephones.
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 4 out of 5

This decade's legendary cheap DAC

This is a really great DAC by any measure. For the price it really is a no brainer. There are a few minor annoyances like microUSB, difficulty installing Windows drivers, and a slightly misleading user interface, but the sound makes up for it! I like his cute looks. The picture made me think it would be much bigger. It's actually not much more than stacking multiple Airpods cases side by side. OK, so of course you want to know how it sounds. I've been using an AK4396 DAC since about 2004 and…

Pros
  • ♫ POWERFUL DECODER: Built-in ESS SABRE9018Q2C decoder chip, high-efficiency power supply module and wide dynamic range, many low-noise LDOs provide enough power for analog circuits. Solve driver digital signature problem.
Cons
  • There are new competitors

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great Dac, Rough Edges

Pros:1 - 768kHz PCM2 - Status display3 - Multiple inputs (USB, coaxial and optical) Cons:1 - Windows driver issues2 - Outdated USB connections3 - USB power design Comments: Despite some significant shortcomings of the SMSL M100 , I don't like to give 4 stars because you simply don't get the best sound in the price range for the price. I wanted to give 5 stars but seriously doubted whether I should downgrade to 3 stars. Continue reading. This is what sets the SMSL M100 apart in terms of design…

Pros
  • This is an updated version of the M100 MKII. Please ignore the AK4452 chip in the product name. The right one is ESS SABRE9018Q2C CHIP. ♫ SMSL M100 MKII USB DAC: 2nd Gen XCore200 XU208 USB Audio XMOS solution. Supports PCM signals up to 32bit/768kHz and native DSD up to DSD512.
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