S.M.S.L - C200

SMSL INTRODUCES THEIR HI-RES CERTIFIED DAC & HEADPHONE AMP - THE C200

SMSL has been on a technical spree with its line-up of high-performing products. SMSL is renowned for creating outstanding DACs & Amps that are well-liked among audiophiles. SMSL building, on the lineage, is proud to introduce their all-new DAC & Amp - the C200. It is a compact device with numerous features under its belly. The engineers at SMSL have incorporated the ES9038Q2M DAC chip from ESS Sabre in the all-new C200. The DAC chip ES9038Q2M is one of the finest; chips ever produced. The digital-to-analogue conversion is flawless with the ES9038Q2M chip under C200's circuitry. For its amplification part, SMSL C200 has 4x high-end dual op amp OPA1612 and a large number of audio-grade components. It also has two gain modes to drive low-sensitivity IEMs and high-impedance headphones. To get you started, it also supports Bluetooth connectivity allowing you to stream your music wirelessly. The C200 has also been Hi-Res certified by Japan Audio Association (JAS). Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic bliss with the all-new C200 DAC & Headphone amplifier.

FEATURES ESS SABRE DAC CHIP AND OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS THAT DELIVER SPECTACULAR SONIC PERFORMANCE

The SMSL C200 has phenomenal specifications with a high-performance ES9038Q2M DAC chip incorporated in its circuitry. The DAC chips help determine how successfully the DAC can convert digital to analogue signals. This design consideration might lead to some interference if the DAC chips are not of the highest calibre. SMSL has worked on the premium ES9038Q2M based circuit with a new 4x high-end dual op amp OPA1612 and several audio-grade components. The DAC chip and the OPA1612 operational amplifiers deliver unmatched performance with ultra-low distortion and high SNR ratings while decoding high-resolution audio signals. The team of engineers at SMSL considered this design aspect and has included a high-performance ES9038Q2M DAC chip that delivers flawless performance. The ES9038Q2M SABRE Reference DAC is a very high-performance, 32-bit, Stereo audio D/A converter designed for; audiophile-grade portable power-sensitive applications. The ES9038Q2M DAC chip allows decoding support up to 32-Bit/768kHz and DSD512 (Direct Stream Digital). Using the critically acclaimed ESS patented 32-bit HyperStream™ DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC delivers exceptional sonic performance.

EXPERIENCE HI-RES MUSIC WIRED OR WIRELESSLY WITH USB AND BLUETOOTH COMPATIBILITY

With the advent of wireless technology, it is natural that people tend to prefer wireless systems over wired ones. It is just a fact that wireless technology has grown by leaps and bounds. Considering these aspects, SMSL has introduced Bluetooth streaming in C200 with Bluetooth 5.0 support. This Bluetooth 5.0 receiver module hosts a new Qualcomm QCC5125 chip, which supports the high-quality transmission codecs LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC, a technology that automatically finds the best combination of quality and stability. This architecture makes it possible to adjust the data rate depending on how well the transmitter and receiver are connected. For you to experience music using a wired connection, SMSL has incorporated a 2nd generation XMOS chip. The 2nd generation XMOS chip supports DoP64 (DSD Over PCM) and native DSD512 (Direct Stream Digital), and PCM supports up to 32bit/768kHz.
NOTE: Input ports (except Bluetooth) support DSD transmission.

C200 TAKES YOUR GAMING EXPERIENCE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL WITH PS4, PS5 AND XBOX SUPPORT

The SMSL C200 supports USB1.1/2.0 connections allowing all USB devices to be connected without drivers. The C200 supports the connection of various game consoles, such as XBOX, PS4, and PS5. Experience gaming like never before with easy compatibility with PS4/PS5 and XBOX. USB1.1 only supports up to 24bit/96kHz; however, USB2.0 supports high-standard sampling rates. The SMSL C200 also hosts a built-in discrete component linear power supply and multiple low-noise power supplies for analogue circuits. The integrated linear power supply delivers precise and clean power and is free from signal interference. The C200 also has an audio clock processing circuit that reduces clock jitter delivering audio free of any jitter or distortions.
NOTE: With USB2.0, you will have to install a driver when connecting to a windows system.

MINIMALISTIC DESIGN WITH THOUGHTFUL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS AND BUNDLED WITH A FUNCTIONAL REMOTE

The SMSL C200 is a compact device with a minimalistic design constructed with a CNC-integrated milling process. The C200 is simple and stylish, suitable for desktop use. The front panel hosts a large volume knob in the centre, with the two jack outputs to its left 6.35mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced, and a display on the right-hand side. The rear panel hosts the power connector, a Bluetooth antenna connector for Bluetooth connectivity, and optical, USB and coaxial input ports. It also has RCA and TRS 6.35mm jack high-quality gold-plated outputs. The volume knob is a click wheel with discrete steps that give you tactile feedback as you rotate the knob. It has a nice weight to it, too, so it’s easy to adjust the volume with precision. The unit also comes with a fully functional remote. You can control the SMSL C200 using the remote, which makes things more convenient. It has the following buttons: power, up, down, left, right, enter, input, FN (used to switch outputs and, when long pressed, to set the screen, to automatically switch off), mute, raise and reduce volume.
NOTE: C200 Input ports support DSD transmission and coaxial and optical support DoP64.