S.M.S.L - SD-9
Desktop Digital Audio Player (DAP)Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
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Chi-Fi
Excellence
Ideal for Audiophiles
Ideal for
Indoor Use
Bluetooth with
aptX
Supports Upto 4TB
of Storage
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 X 2,
USB Audio, DLNA & SAMBA
Volume Controls
DESCRIPTION
PRO PERFORMANCE AND ADVANCED NETWORK MUSIC PLAYER WITH SOC(ARM)+CPLD ARCHITECTURE
The unique and high-performance SOC(ARM)+CPLD architecture is at the core of the SMSL SD-9 HiFi Network Music Player. The SOC takes care of seamless decoding while the CPLD keeps a check on the clock management of the audio system. Made by dual audio frequency clocks—22.5792MHz and 24.576MHz, the audio clock system of the SD-9 significantly eliminates clock jitter so as to aid accurate audio playback. Moreover, the low noise switching power supply of the SD-9 is highly efficient. This player comes with tempered glass on the top and it supports a wide range of audio formats including MQA, DSD, WAV, APE, FLAC, AIFF and MP3.
FULL-FLEDGED MQA SUPPORT LEADING TO A REMARKABLY DETAILED STUDIO-QUALITY SOUND
Analogue to digital audio conversion causes blurring transient response that reduces audio clarity. MQA eliminates this distortion to create a true 3D sound field that makes all the difference. MQA uses 24/192 recording to remove those distortions at the beginning and the end of the transient response.
WITH MQA DECODING & MQA RENDERING FUNCTION FOR ALL-ROUND MQA DELIGHT
Post distortion removal, MQA adapts large-sized music files to adapt according to
the playback device using a process called 'musical origami'. The MQA decoder upgrades sound way beyond the
CD quality and supports Bluesound, Pioneer, Onkyo's player along with the ROON streaming service. The MQA
renderer completes the setup turning SMSL SD-9 into a full-blown MQA enabled device allowing you to enjoy
sound in its purest studio quality just like the artist intended.
HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL AUDIO INTERFACE WITH WIFI AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
Packing a fully functional audio output interface, the SMSL SD-9 sports a remote window, a display screen with newly designed UI and a volume knob in the front. On the backside, it offers an optical output, 2.4G/ 5G dual-frequency antenna, Bluetooth, power AC input, LAN interface, USB 2.0 interface, USB Audio input, AES/EBU output, Coaxial output, 12S output interface and a Micro SD card slot. This network digital player supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi connection along with transmitting and receiving functions of Bluetooth. The USB DAC/I2S output extends support to up to PCM 32 bit/384kHz and DSD256.
SUPPORTS UP TO 4TB EXTERNAL STORAGE AND SYSTEMATIC KNOB BUTTONS
External hard disks paired using the USB can manage up to 4TB of storage and it supports TFS/ FAT32 format. Using the USB DAC function, you can choose to play music from your computer using USB-PC. With USB-OTG you can pair other USB DAC to enjoy a higher bit rate or DSD through USB. Manage the SMSL SD-9 either with knob buttons on the panel or the dedicated remote control
SPECS
| INPUTS | USB x2, USB Audio, micro SD, Bluetooth, DLNA, SAMBA (NAS) |
| OUTPUTS | Optical, Coaxial, AES, Bluetooth, I2S, USB |
| USB AUDIO | PCM : PCM 44.1 kHz ~ 384kHz DSD : DSD64~DSD256 |
| USB AUDIO SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY | windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Mac OS X, Linux |
| DSD D2P | Convert to PCM 88.2kHz |
| DSD DOP | Supports Upto DSD256 |
| DSD NATIVE | Supports Upto DSD256 |
| DIGITAL OUTPUT DOP OUTPUT | Supports Upto DSD65 |
| PCM | Supports Upto 384kHz |
| FILE SYSTEM | Supports FAT/FAT32/NTFS |
| MICRO SD CAPACITY OF CARD | Supports Upto 256G |
| USB DRIVE/HARD DISK | Supports Upto 4TB |
| USB MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT | 2A (The sum of two USB output currents) |
| USB A MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT | 2A |
| USB DAC OUTPUT | Support |
| BLUETOOTH VERSION | 4.0 Version |
| APT-X | Support |
| BLUETOOTH INPUT | Support |
| BLUETOOTH OUTPUT | Support |
| HIBY LINK | Support |
| WIFI FUNCTION | Support |
| WIFI SPECIFICATION | Support 2.4G/5G |
| MESH SIZE | 100 Mb/s |
| FILE BROWSING | Support |
| SOFTWARE UPGRADE | Support |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 2W |
| STANDBY | 0.5W |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. S.M.S.L SD-9 High Resolution Network Streamer |
| 2. Remote Control |
User Manual | SD-9
Desktop Digital Audio Player (DAP)
|
FAQs
What is the warranty like on the S.M.S.L SD-9?
The warranty period of the S.M.S.L SD-9 is of 1 years. In order to claim warranty, please visit our S.M.S.L Warranty Page We are very helpful guys, just saying.
What else do I get in the box?
Along with the S.M.S.L SD-9 you get Remote control in the box.
How is the overall built quality of S.M.S.L SD-9?
Like everything from SMSL, the SD-9's design has their famous cues such as the CNC milled aluminum chassis, a perfect, anodized matte black paint job, and an all-together durable construction.
What is the Bluetooth version on the S.M.S.L SD-9?
The S.M.S.L SD-9 comes with the latest Bluetooth version 4.0.
Does the S.M.S.L SD-9 support any Bluetooth Codecs?
Yes, the S.M.S.L SD-9 does support Bluetooth codecs like apt X.
PRO PERFORMANCE AND ADVANCED NETWORK MUSIC PLAYER WITH SOC(ARM)+CPLD ARCHITECTURE
The unique and high-performance SOC(ARM)+CPLD architecture is at the core of the SMSL SD-9 HiFi Network Music Player. The SOC takes care of seamless decoding while the CPLD keeps a check on the clock management of the audio system. Made by dual audio frequency clocks—22.5792MHz and 24.576MHz, the audio clock system of the SD-9 significantly eliminates clock jitter so as to aid accurate audio playback. Moreover, the low noise switching power supply of the SD-9 is highly efficient. This player comes with tempered glass on the top and it supports a wide range of audio formats including MQA, DSD, WAV, APE, FLAC, AIFF and MP3.
FULL-FLEDGED MQA SUPPORT LEADING TO A REMARKABLY DETAILED STUDIO-QUALITY SOUND
Analogue to digital audio conversion causes blurring transient response that reduces audio clarity. MQA eliminates this distortion to create a true 3D sound field that makes all the difference. MQA uses 24/192 recording to remove those distortions at the beginning and the end of the transient response.
WITH MQA DECODING & MQA RENDERING FUNCTION FOR ALL-ROUND MQA DELIGHT
Post distortion removal, MQA adapts large-sized music files to adapt according to
the playback device using a process called 'musical origami'. The MQA decoder upgrades sound way beyond the
CD quality and supports Bluesound, Pioneer, Onkyo's player along with the ROON streaming service. The MQA
renderer completes the setup turning SMSL SD-9 into a full-blown MQA enabled device allowing you to enjoy
sound in its purest studio quality just like the artist intended.
HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL AUDIO INTERFACE WITH WIFI AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
Packing a fully functional audio output interface, the SMSL SD-9 sports a remote window, a display screen with newly designed UI and a volume knob in the front. On the backside, it offers an optical output, 2.4G/ 5G dual-frequency antenna, Bluetooth, power AC input, LAN interface, USB 2.0 interface, USB Audio input, AES/EBU output, Coaxial output, 12S output interface and a Micro SD card slot. This network digital player supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi connection along with transmitting and receiving functions of Bluetooth. The USB DAC/I2S output extends support to up to PCM 32 bit/384kHz and DSD256.
SUPPORTS UP TO 4TB EXTERNAL STORAGE AND SYSTEMATIC KNOB BUTTONS
External hard disks paired using the USB can manage up to 4TB of storage and it supports TFS/ FAT32 format. Using the USB DAC function, you can choose to play music from your computer using USB-PC. With USB-OTG you can pair other USB DAC to enjoy a higher bit rate or DSD through USB. Manage the SMSL SD-9 either with knob buttons on the panel or the dedicated remote control
| INPUTS | USB x2, USB Audio, micro SD, Bluetooth, DLNA, SAMBA (NAS) |
| OUTPUTS | Optical, Coaxial, AES, Bluetooth, I2S, USB |
| USB AUDIO | PCM : PCM 44.1 kHz ~ 384kHz DSD : DSD64~DSD256 |
| USB AUDIO SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY | windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Mac OS X, Linux |
| DSD D2P | Convert to PCM 88.2kHz |
| DSD DOP | Supports Upto DSD256 |
| DSD NATIVE | Supports Upto DSD256 |
| DIGITAL OUTPUT DOP OUTPUT | Supports Upto DSD65 |
| PCM | Supports Upto 384kHz |
| FILE SYSTEM | Supports FAT/FAT32/NTFS |
| MICRO SD CAPACITY OF CARD | Supports Upto 256G |
| USB DRIVE/HARD DISK | Supports Upto 4TB |
| USB MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT | 2A (The sum of two USB output currents) |
| USB A MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT | 2A |
| USB DAC OUTPUT | Support |
| BLUETOOTH VERSION | 4.0 Version |
| APT-X | Support |
| BLUETOOTH INPUT | Support |
| BLUETOOTH OUTPUT | Support |
| HIBY LINK | Support |
| WIFI FUNCTION | Support |
| WIFI SPECIFICATION | Support 2.4G/5G |
| MESH SIZE | 100 Mb/s |
| FILE BROWSING | Support |
| SOFTWARE UPGRADE | Support |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 2W |
| STANDBY | 0.5W |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. S.M.S.L SD-9 High Resolution Network Streamer |
| 2. Remote Control |
|
User Manual | SD-9
Desktop Digital Audio Player (DAP)
|
What is the warranty like on the S.M.S.L SD-9?
The warranty period of the S.M.S.L SD-9 is of 1 years. In order to claim warranty, please visit our S.M.S.L Warranty Page We are very helpful guys, just saying.
What else do I get in the box?
Along with the S.M.S.L SD-9 you get Remote control in the box.
How is the overall built quality of S.M.S.L SD-9?
Like everything from SMSL, the SD-9's design has their famous cues such as the CNC milled aluminum chassis, a perfect, anodized matte black paint job, and an all-together durable construction.
What is the Bluetooth version on the S.M.S.L SD-9?
The S.M.S.L SD-9 comes with the latest Bluetooth version 4.0.
Does the S.M.S.L SD-9 support any Bluetooth Codecs?
Yes, the S.M.S.L SD-9 does support Bluetooth codecs like apt X.
Don't sweat it, this
S.M.S.L - SD-9 comes with a 1 Year warranty
from S.M.S.L that covers manufacturing defects.
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