S.M.S.L - D400 EX
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| Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
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| 6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 21,250 | ₹ 11,092 | ₹ 2,847 |
| 9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 21,250 | ₹ 7,684 | ₹ 5,525 |
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| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
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| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
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₹ 28,333 per month with Zest Money
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American Express
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | 14% | ₹ 28,997 | ₹ 1,991 |
| 6 | 14% | ₹ 14,751 | ₹ 3,504 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 10,004 | ₹ 5,035 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 7,632 | ₹ 6,583 |
| 18 | 14% | ₹ 5,263 | ₹ 9,730 |
| 24 | 14% | ₹ 4,081 | ₹ 12,946 |
Axis Bank
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| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 10,004 | ₹ 5,035 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 7,632 | ₹ 6,583 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 5,303 | ₹ 10,449 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,913 |
Bank of Baroda
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13% | ₹ 9,963 | ₹ 4,670 |
| 12 | 13% | ₹ 7,592 | ₹ 6,104 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 5,303 | ₹ 10,449 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,913 |
Citi Bank
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| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 10,044 | ₹ 5,400 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 7,672 | ₹ 7,063 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 5,303 | ₹ 10,449 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,913 |
HDFC Bank
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| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 10,044 | ₹ 5,400 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 7,672 | ₹ 7,063 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 5,303 | ₹ 10,449 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,913 |
HSBC Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13.50% | ₹ 9,984 | ₹ 4,853 |
| 12 | 13.50% | ₹ 7,612 | ₹ 6,343 |
| 18 | 13.50% | ₹ 5,243 | ₹ 9,372 |
ICICI Bank
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| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13.99% | ₹ 10,003 | ₹ 5,031 |
| 12 | 13.99% | ₹ 7,631 | ₹ 6,578 |
| 18 | 14.99% | ₹ 5,302 | ₹ 10,441 |
| 24 | 14.99% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,903 |
INDUSIND Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13% | ₹ 9,963 | ₹ 4,670 |
| 12 | 12% | ₹ 7,552 | ₹ 5,626 |
| 18 | 12% | ₹ 5,183 | ₹ 8,302 |
| 24 | 12% | ₹ 4,001 | ₹ 11,030 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 10,004 | ₹ 5,035 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 7,632 | ₹ 6,583 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 5,303 | ₹ 10,449 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,913 |
RBL Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 10,044 | ₹ 5,400 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 7,672 | ₹ 7,063 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 5,303 | ₹ 10,449 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,913 |
SBI Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 10,004 | ₹ 5,035 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 7,632 | ₹ 6,583 |
Standard Chartered Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 10,004 | ₹ 5,035 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 7,632 | ₹ 6,583 |
YES Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 10,004 | ₹ 5,035 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 7,632 | ₹ 6,583 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 5,303 | ₹ 10,449 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 4,121 | ₹ 13,913 |
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This S.M.S.L - D400 EX comes with a warranty
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Snapmint
Tenure available: 3, 6 and 9 Months Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required Transaction value: Available on all orders Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkout| Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,250 | ₹ 21,250 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 21,250 | ₹ 11,092 | ₹ 2,847 |
| 9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 21,250 | ₹ 7,684 | ₹ 5,525 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
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The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
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- Valid from 10th Feb to 9th April
- Users will get 10% cashback up to a maximum of ₹1000
- The offer is valid only once per user during the offer period.
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| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 14,167 | ₹ 0 |
Simpl
Tenure available: 3 Months
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| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
Zestmoney
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| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 28,333 | ₹ 0 |
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Chi-Fi
Excellence
Ideal for Audiophiles
These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.
You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.
These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!
Ideal for
Desktop Use
For Studio & Professionals
As the name implies, anything branded as studio headphones is designed especially for a studio setting with a particular focus on accuracy and transparency for monitoring and mixing.
These headphones present an accurate image of your music than ordinary headphones, allowing you to hear every nuance and aspect of your music. Therefore, having a good set of studio headphones is just as important as any other gear in your studio.
These headphones provide a fresh perspective to that mix you’ve spent hours mastering and recording, essentially giving you another set of ears.
Bluetooth with LDAC,
aptX HD, aptX & AAC
XLR Balanced
Output
Metal
Build
AKM 1x AK4191 + 2x AK4499EX
DAC Chip
Pair with Laptop via USB
A majority of people use a laptop as the primary source device to listen to music or watch movies. Since the laptop is an essential part of the audio chain there are headphones and devices designed to work a laptop or computer system flawlessly. With the availability of USB connectivity, it becomes easier to pair various devices like an Amp, DAC or even headphones without worrying about drivers or any additional piece of software.
Connect With USB, Optical,
Coaxial, I2S & AES
Volume Controls
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DAC & Amps that have volume controls make its operation incredibly simple; turn up the volume on your smartphone or your source devices and then change the volume on DAC & Amps to the desired level.
This design feature allows you to have complete control over the desired volume according to your listening preferences.
Description
FEATURES FLAGSHIP DAC CHIPS FROM AKM TECHNOLOGIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SONIC PERFORMANCE
SMSL D400 EX is a brand-new flagship Desktop DAC designed with the latest-generation dual AK4499EX + AK4191 32-bit "flagship" DAC chips. It adopts the 3rd generation XMOS XU316 USB Processor, along with nine high-end OPAMP chips delivering unprecedented audio performance. The SMSL D400 EX supports all leading audio formats with support for decoding high-resolution PCM, native DSD, and MQA audio signals. It is an MQA and MQA-CD-certified premium Desktop DAC. The SMSL D400 EX can decode PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 (Direct Stream Digital). It has a unique dual Mono design with one AK4499EX DAC chip per channel which helps keep distortion as low as 0.00006%. The SMSL D400 EX is also Hi-Res certified by JAS.
ENJOY WIRELESS MUSIC LIKE NEVER BEFORE WITH BLUETOOTH AND MQA SUPPORT
The SMSL D400 EX gets you covered if you want to enjoy wireless music. It features Qualcomm's high-end Bluetooth chipset. The SMSL D400 EX supports Bluetooth audio codecs like LDAC, aptX-HD, aptX, SBC, and AAC. With the latest Bluetooth codec support like LDAC, the SMSL D400 EX can play Hi-Res music up to 24bit/96kHz. The SMSL D400 EX is also MQA & MQA-CD certified. Enjoy wireless music like never before with the all-new SMSL D400 EX!
NOTE: To know more about MQA and how it improves or enhances the listening experience, refer to the FAQ section.
EMBEDDED WITH HIGH-END AUDIOPHILE COMPONENTS AND CK-03 CLOCK PROCESSING UNIT
The SMSL D400 EX has audiophile-grade components in its circuitry. It has nine pieces of high-end dual op-amps and numerous quality components. The new self-developed CK-03 Clock Processing Unit helps reduce clock jitter. With a built-in low-noise power processing unit, the SMSL D400 EX provides a stable, low-noise power supply system. The SMSL D400 EX also has seven modes of digital filters allowing you to tweak the sound according to your preferences.
NOTE: To know more about digital filters, refer to the FAQ section.
EXQUISITELY BUILT FROM ALUMINIUM AND COMES BUNDLED WITH A REMOTE
The SMSL D400 EX is exquisitely crafted from aluminium. It has an all-aluminium alloy housing with anodic oxidation technology and chamfering process, which emanates a high-grade appearance. It also has a full lamination display with first-class texture highlighting the D400 EX's simplicity and beauty. It is combined with a fully laminated tempered glass display making it durable. The screen is vibrant and displays the sampling rate, the input selected, the volume level and much more. SMSL has included a fully functional remote allowing you to access various functions from the comfort of your couch.
NUMEROUS INPUTS & OUTPUTS FOR SCALABILITY AND EASY CONNECTIVITY
The SMSL D400 EX is an elegant-looking device right out of the box. The front panel consists of a display screen, function knob, FN, menu, and power buttons. The rear panel consists of numerous inputs & outputs for scalability. It has RCA (Single-Ended) output and XLR (Balanced); as line output. It has an I2S coupled with USB, Optical, Coaxial, and AES/EBU as inputs. For the wireless connection, it has a Bluetooth antenna.
Specs
| INPUTS | USB / Optical / Coaxial / Bluetooth/ I²S / AES |
| OUTPUTS | RCA / XLR |
| THD+N | 0.000053%(-125.5dB)(A-WTD) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | XLR - 133dB RCA - 128dB |
| SNR | 133dB |
| USB TRANSMISSOON | Asynchronization |
| USB COMPATIBILITY | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 Mac OSX、Linux |
| BIT WIDTH | USB/I2S: 1bit, 16-32bit Optical/coaxial: 1bit, 16-32bit |
| SAMPLING RATE | USB/I2S PCM: 44.1 - 768kHz DSD: 2.8224 - 22.5792MHz Optical/coaxial: 44.1 - 192kHz |
| SIZE | 240 x 188 x 46mm (WxHxD) |
| WEIGHT | 1.85kg/4.08lb |
| BLUETOOTH | 5.0 |
| LDAC | 24bit/96kHz (990kbp/660kbps/330kbps) |
| APTX-HD | 24bit/48 kHz_576kbps |
| APTX | 16bit/44.1 kHz_352kbps |
| SBC | 16bit/44.1 kHz_328kbps |
| AAC | 16bit/44.1 kHz_320kbps |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 6W |
| STANDBY POWER | <0.5W |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. S.M.S.L D400 EX |
| 2. 1 X Power Cable | |
| 3. 1 X Remote Control |
| GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty like on the S.M.S.L D400 EX?
The warranty period of the S.M.S.L D400 EX is of 1 years. In order to claim a warranty, please visit our
Where is the S.M.S.L brand based?
S.M.S.L is a brand based in China.
What are its stand-out features?
Support MQA decoding, support MQA-CD;
New 3rd generation XMOS XU-316, PCM support up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD support to DSD512;
Flagship DAC chip 1 AK4191+ 2 AK4499EX, tap all the potential of the chip;
Dual mono design, one AK4499EX per channel, distortion as low as a staggering 0.00006% (-124dB);
Use 9 high-end dual op amps and a large number of audiophile components;
Adopt 2nd PLL to eliminate JITTER during SPDIF transmission;
The new self-developed CK-03 clock processing circuit greatly reduces clock jitter;
Support DOP independent display function, accurately determine the current decoding format;
USB, optical fibre, coaxial , AES, I2S support DSD transmission, coaxial and optical fibre support DOP64;
Use tempered glass to fully fit the colour IPS display;
Built-in low-noise power processing, while improving power efficiency, lower power consumption;
Combined with multiple low-noise regulated power supplies, it provides a stable, reliable, efficient, and low-noise power supply system;
2Qualcomm high-end Bluetooth chip, support LDAC (24bit/96kHz), APTX/HD, SBC, AAC;
High quality all-aluminium alloy shell, support high quality gold plated input and output connection terminals;
Japan Audio Association (JAS) Hi-Res certification;
Equipped with remote control
What DAC chips are incorporated in the S.M.S.L D400 EX?
S.M.S.L D400 EX is a brand new flagship Desktop DAC designed with the latest-generation dual AK4499EX + AK4191 32-bit flagship DAC chips.
What are the sampling/decoding rates supported?
The S.M.S.L D400 EX is capable of decoding PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512.
Does it support Bluetooth and what are the audio codecs supported?
Yep! It supports Bluetooth audio codecs like LDAC, aptX-HD, aptX, SBC, and AAC.
Does it support MQA?
Yep! It does support MQA decoding and MQA-CD.
How does MQA work?
Transients over time are muddled when an analogue sound is translated into a digital signal, a process known as temporal blurring. As a result, recorded music sounds flat when compared to 'live' music since our ears are unable to distinguish the sources of individual sounds. This distortion can be removed with MQA to produce the most accurate 3D soundstage ever heard.
What are the various inputs?
USB TYPE B
USB TYPE C
BLUETOOTH
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AES/EBU
I2S(HDMI)
What are the various DSD filters offered?
WIDENARROW
Where can the manual be downloaded from?
You can download the manual using below link:
What does the package include?
S.M.S.L D400 EX, Power cable, and Remote control.
FEATURES FLAGSHIP DAC CHIPS FROM AKM TECHNOLOGIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SONIC PERFORMANCE
SMSL D400 EX is a brand-new flagship Desktop DAC designed with the latest-generation dual AK4499EX + AK4191 32-bit "flagship" DAC chips. It adopts the 3rd generation XMOS XU316 USB Processor, along with nine high-end OPAMP chips delivering unprecedented audio performance. The SMSL D400 EX supports all leading audio formats with support for decoding high-resolution PCM, native DSD, and MQA audio signals. It is an MQA and MQA-CD-certified premium Desktop DAC. The SMSL D400 EX can decode PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 (Direct Stream Digital). It has a unique dual Mono design with one AK4499EX DAC chip per channel which helps keep distortion as low as 0.00006%. The SMSL D400 EX is also Hi-Res certified by JAS.
ENJOY WIRELESS MUSIC LIKE NEVER BEFORE WITH BLUETOOTH AND MQA SUPPORT
The SMSL D400 EX gets you covered if you want to enjoy wireless music. It features Qualcomm's high-end Bluetooth chipset. The SMSL D400 EX supports Bluetooth audio codecs like LDAC, aptX-HD, aptX, SBC, and AAC. With the latest Bluetooth codec support like LDAC, the SMSL D400 EX can play Hi-Res music up to 24bit/96kHz. The SMSL D400 EX is also MQA & MQA-CD certified. Enjoy wireless music like never before with the all-new SMSL D400 EX!
NOTE: To know more about MQA and how it improves or enhances the listening experience, refer to the FAQ section.
EMBEDDED WITH HIGH-END AUDIOPHILE COMPONENTS AND CK-03 CLOCK PROCESSING UNIT
The SMSL D400 EX has audiophile-grade components in its circuitry. It has nine pieces of high-end dual op-amps and numerous quality components. The new self-developed CK-03 Clock Processing Unit helps reduce clock jitter. With a built-in low-noise power processing unit, the SMSL D400 EX provides a stable, low-noise power supply system. The SMSL D400 EX also has seven modes of digital filters allowing you to tweak the sound according to your preferences.
NOTE: To know more about digital filters, refer to the FAQ section.
EXQUISITELY BUILT FROM ALUMINIUM AND COMES BUNDLED WITH A REMOTE
The SMSL D400 EX is exquisitely crafted from aluminium. It has an all-aluminium alloy housing with anodic oxidation technology and chamfering process, which emanates a high-grade appearance. It also has a full lamination display with first-class texture highlighting the D400 EX's simplicity and beauty. It is combined with a fully laminated tempered glass display making it durable. The screen is vibrant and displays the sampling rate, the input selected, the volume level and much more. SMSL has included a fully functional remote allowing you to access various functions from the comfort of your couch.
NUMEROUS INPUTS & OUTPUTS FOR SCALABILITY AND EASY CONNECTIVITY
The SMSL D400 EX is an elegant-looking device right out of the box. The front panel consists of a display screen, function knob, FN, menu, and power buttons. The rear panel consists of numerous inputs & outputs for scalability. It has RCA (Single-Ended) output and XLR (Balanced); as line output. It has an I2S coupled with USB, Optical, Coaxial, and AES/EBU as inputs. For the wireless connection, it has a Bluetooth antenna.
| INPUTS | USB / Optical / Coaxial / Bluetooth/ I²S / AES |
| OUTPUTS | RCA / XLR |
| THD+N | 0.000053%(-125.5dB)(A-WTD) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | XLR - 133dB RCA - 128dB |
| SNR | 133dB |
| USB TRANSMISSOON | Asynchronization |
| USB COMPATIBILITY | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 Mac OSX、Linux |
| BIT WIDTH | USB/I2S: 1bit, 16-32bit Optical/coaxial: 1bit, 16-32bit |
| SAMPLING RATE | USB/I2S PCM: 44.1 - 768kHz DSD: 2.8224 - 22.5792MHz Optical/coaxial: 44.1 - 192kHz |
| SIZE | 240 x 188 x 46mm (WxHxD) |
| WEIGHT | 1.85kg/4.08lb |
| BLUETOOTH | 5.0 |
| LDAC | 24bit/96kHz (990kbp/660kbps/330kbps) |
| APTX-HD | 24bit/48 kHz_576kbps |
| APTX | 16bit/44.1 kHz_352kbps |
| SBC | 16bit/44.1 kHz_328kbps |
| AAC | 16bit/44.1 kHz_320kbps |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 6W |
| STANDBY POWER | <0.5W |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. S.M.S.L D400 EX |
| 2. 1 X Power Cable | |
| 3. 1 X Remote Control |
| GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty like on the S.M.S.L D400 EX?
The warranty period of the S.M.S.L D400 EX is of 1 years. In order to claim a warranty, please visit our
Where is the S.M.S.L brand based?
S.M.S.L is a brand based in China.
What are its stand-out features?
Support MQA decoding, support MQA-CD;
New 3rd generation XMOS XU-316, PCM support up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD support to DSD512;
Flagship DAC chip 1 AK4191+ 2 AK4499EX, tap all the potential of the chip;
Dual mono design, one AK4499EX per channel, distortion as low as a staggering 0.00006% (-124dB);
Use 9 high-end dual op amps and a large number of audiophile components;
Adopt 2nd PLL to eliminate JITTER during SPDIF transmission;
The new self-developed CK-03 clock processing circuit greatly reduces clock jitter;
Support DOP independent display function, accurately determine the current decoding format;
USB, optical fibre, coaxial , AES, I2S support DSD transmission, coaxial and optical fibre support DOP64;
Use tempered glass to fully fit the colour IPS display;
Built-in low-noise power processing, while improving power efficiency, lower power consumption;
Combined with multiple low-noise regulated power supplies, it provides a stable, reliable, efficient, and low-noise power supply system;
2Qualcomm high-end Bluetooth chip, support LDAC (24bit/96kHz), APTX/HD, SBC, AAC;
High quality all-aluminium alloy shell, support high quality gold plated input and output connection terminals;
Japan Audio Association (JAS) Hi-Res certification;
Equipped with remote control
What DAC chips are incorporated in the S.M.S.L D400 EX?
S.M.S.L D400 EX is a brand new flagship Desktop DAC designed with the latest-generation dual AK4499EX + AK4191 32-bit flagship DAC chips.
What are the sampling/decoding rates supported?
The S.M.S.L D400 EX is capable of decoding PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512.
Does it support Bluetooth and what are the audio codecs supported?
Yep! It supports Bluetooth audio codecs like LDAC, aptX-HD, aptX, SBC, and AAC.
Does it support MQA?
Yep! It does support MQA decoding and MQA-CD.
How does MQA work?
Transients over time are muddled when an analogue sound is translated into a digital signal, a process known as temporal blurring. As a result, recorded music sounds flat when compared to 'live' music since our ears are unable to distinguish the sources of individual sounds. This distortion can be removed with MQA to produce the most accurate 3D soundstage ever heard.
What are the various inputs?
USB TYPE B
USB TYPE C
BLUETOOTH
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AES/EBU
I2S(HDMI)
What are the various DSD filters offered?
WIDENARROW
Where can the manual be downloaded from?
You can download the manual using below link:
What does the package include?
S.M.S.L D400 EX, Power cable, and Remote control.
Don't sweat it, this
S.M.S.L - D400 EX comes with a 1 Year warranty
from S.M.S.L that covers manufacturing defects.
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