S.M.S.L - SU-10
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)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
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, SBC & AAC
XLR Balanced
Output
Metal
Build
ESS Sabre ES9038PRO
Dual 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-B/C, Optical,
Coaxial, I2S & AES
Volume Controls
DESCRIPTION
S.M.S.L INTRODUCES THE WIDELY AWAITED HI-RES CERTIFIED DAC - THE SU-10
The brand S.M.S.L is well-known in the high-end audio industry. It specialises in desktop audio equipment and provides a selection of desktop decoders, headphone amplifiers, power amplifiers, etc. S.M.S.L wanted to come up with something cleaner and more precise. S.M.S.L is pleased to present the brand-new SU-10, their newest flagship desktop DAC. The S.M.S.L SU-10 is a feature-rich Desktop DAC with dual ES9038PRO DAC chips incorporated in its circuitry. It supports DoP (DSD Over PCM) and native DSD (Direct Stream Digital), with PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512. It is also equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and supports industry-leading Bluetooth codecs. The S.M.S.L SU-10 is also Hi-Res certified by JAS.
FEATURES DUAL DAC CHIPS FROM ESS SABRE WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0 AND MQA SUPPORT
SU-10 hosts dual high-end ES9038PRO D/A chips from ESS Sabre and uses all 16 channels, with a total of 21pcs OPA1612A op-amp. With the third-generation ES9038PRO circuit design, the distortion is as low as 0.00005% (at 5.3V output), which makes the SU-10 more stable. It also features a high-performance power supply system with noise as low as 1uVrms. It supports DoP (DSD Over PCM) and native DSD (Direct Stream Digital), with PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512. The SU-10 supports Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm's latest chipset and codec support like LDAC, aptX/HD, AAC, and SBC. It also supports MQA & MQA-CD (Master Quality Authenticated). Your CD player's digital output (optical or coaxial) can be connected to SU-10. Its MQA decoder can restore the original high-resolution signal heard in the studio and confirm it using the authentication signature. The SU-10 also offers seven digital filters for PCM signal allowing you to get a suitable sound timbre. 
3RD GENERATION XMOS USB PROCESSOR FUSED WITH CK-03 CLOCK ARCHITECTURE TO REDUCE JITTER
S.M.S.L SU-10 utilises a 3rd generation XMOS XU316 USB processor that allows you to experience a "true" 32-bit USB performance. It supports high-resolution PCM up to 768kHz, Native DSD512, and DoP (DSD Over PCM) signal decoding support. USB, Optical, Coaxial, I2S, AES support DSD, Coaxial, Optical and AES support DOP64. To get the best possible "performance," there are two dedicated power supplies for the digital and analogue units. The SU-10 offers a stable, dependable, and effective performance thanks to its multiple low noise-regulated power supply. S.M.S.L has equipped the SU-10 with their in-house developed brand-new; CK-03 clock architecture that lowers the clock jitter.
PRECISE CNC MILLED ALUMINUM ALLOY SHELL WITH FULLY FITTED COLOURFUL DISPLAY
S.M.S.L has designed the SU-10 with an exquisitely finished aluminium alloy chassis. It has a "spectacular" look with its fully fitted colourful display. It is worth mentioning that the outer finish is anodized and chamfered, bringing a "delicate" smooth finish and reliable durability. Employing a fully fitted tempered glass display panel, the S.M.S.L features a fully "fitted" screen with first-class texture with higher light transmittance. This high-grade and durable SU-10 highlights simplicity and beauty.
EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE AND THOUGHTFUL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The S.M.S.L SU-10 also comes equipped with a fully functional remote, allowing you to control various functions from the comfort of your couch. The SU-10 also comes with "functional" inputs and outputs. The front panel consists of a knob, display and "remote" window. The rear panel has an RCA out, power-IN, USB-B IN, OPT IN, USB-C IN, COA IN, I2S IN, Bluetooth IN, Balanced digital IN (AES), and XLR out.
SPECS
| INPUTS | USB / Optical / Coaxial / Bluetooth/ I²S / AES |
| OUTPUTS | RCA / XLR |
| LINE OUTPUT AMPLITUDE | XLR - 5.1Vrms RCA - 2.6Vrms |
| THD+N | 0.00005%(-125dB)(UN-WTD) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | XLR - 135dB RCA - 128dB |
| SNR | XLR - 135dB RCA - 128dB |
| USB SPEC | USB 2.0 Asynchronization |
| USB COMPATIBILITY | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10(Needs Driver) Mac OSX10.6 or Later、Linux(Driverless) |
| MQA DECODER | USB / Optical / Coaxial / I²S / AES |
| MQA-CD DECODER | Optical / Coaxial / AES |
| SAMPLING RATE & BIT WIDTH | USB PCM - 44.1 ~ 768kHz(32bit) DSD - 2.8224 ~ 22.5792MHz(1bit) Optical / Coaxial - 44.1 ~ 192kHz(24bit) DoP - DoP256(USB),DoP64(Optical / Coaxial / AES) |
| SIZE | 240 x 185 x 39mm (WxHxD) |
| WEIGHT | 1.86kg/4.1lb |
| BLUETOOTH | 5.0 |
| LDAC | 24bit/96kHz (990kbps/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 | <30W |
| STANDBY POWER | <0.5W |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. S.M.S.L SU-10 DAC |
| 2. 1 X Remote Control |
User Manual | SU-10
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
|
S.M.S.L INTRODUCES THE WIDELY AWAITED HI-RES CERTIFIED DAC - THE SU-10
The brand S.M.S.L is well-known in the high-end audio industry. It specialises in desktop audio equipment and provides a selection of desktop decoders, headphone amplifiers, power amplifiers, etc. S.M.S.L wanted to come up with something cleaner and more precise. S.M.S.L is pleased to present the brand-new SU-10, their newest flagship desktop DAC. The S.M.S.L SU-10 is a feature-rich Desktop DAC with dual ES9038PRO DAC chips incorporated in its circuitry. It supports DoP (DSD Over PCM) and native DSD (Direct Stream Digital), with PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512. It is also equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and supports industry-leading Bluetooth codecs. The S.M.S.L SU-10 is also Hi-Res certified by JAS.
FEATURES DUAL DAC CHIPS FROM ESS SABRE WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0 AND MQA SUPPORT
SU-10 hosts dual high-end ES9038PRO D/A chips from ESS Sabre and uses all 16 channels, with a total of 21pcs OPA1612A op-amp. With the third-generation ES9038PRO circuit design, the distortion is as low as 0.00005% (at 5.3V output), which makes the SU-10 more stable. It also features a high-performance power supply system with noise as low as 1uVrms. It supports DoP (DSD Over PCM) and native DSD (Direct Stream Digital), with PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512. The SU-10 supports Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm's latest chipset and codec support like LDAC, aptX/HD, AAC, and SBC. It also supports MQA & MQA-CD (Master Quality Authenticated). Your CD player's digital output (optical or coaxial) can be connected to SU-10. Its MQA decoder can restore the original high-resolution signal heard in the studio and confirm it using the authentication signature. The SU-10 also offers seven digital filters for PCM signal allowing you to get a suitable sound timbre.
3RD GENERATION XMOS USB PROCESSOR FUSED WITH CK-03 CLOCK ARCHITECTURE TO REDUCE JITTER
S.M.S.L SU-10 utilises a 3rd generation XMOS XU316 USB processor that allows you to experience a "true" 32-bit USB performance. It supports high-resolution PCM up to 768kHz, Native DSD512, and DoP (DSD Over PCM) signal decoding support. USB, Optical, Coaxial, I2S, AES support DSD, Coaxial, Optical and AES support DOP64. To get the best possible "performance," there are two dedicated power supplies for the digital and analogue units. The SU-10 offers a stable, dependable, and effective performance thanks to its multiple low noise-regulated power supply. S.M.S.L has equipped the SU-10 with their in-house developed brand-new; CK-03 clock architecture that lowers the clock jitter.
PRECISE CNC MILLED ALUMINUM ALLOY SHELL WITH FULLY FITTED COLOURFUL DISPLAY
S.M.S.L has designed the SU-10 with an exquisitely finished aluminium alloy chassis. It has a "spectacular" look with its fully fitted colourful display. It is worth mentioning that the outer finish is anodized and chamfered, bringing a "delicate" smooth finish and reliable durability. Employing a fully fitted tempered glass display panel, the S.M.S.L features a fully "fitted" screen with first-class texture with higher light transmittance. This high-grade and durable SU-10 highlights simplicity and beauty.
EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE AND THOUGHTFUL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The S.M.S.L SU-10 also comes equipped with a fully functional remote, allowing you to control various functions from the comfort of your couch. The SU-10 also comes with "functional" inputs and outputs. The front panel consists of a knob, display and "remote" window. The rear panel has an RCA out, power-IN, USB-B IN, OPT IN, USB-C IN, COA IN, I2S IN, Bluetooth IN, Balanced digital IN (AES), and XLR out.
| INPUTS | USB / Optical / Coaxial / Bluetooth/ I²S / AES |
| OUTPUTS | RCA / XLR |
| LINE OUTPUT AMPLITUDE | XLR - 5.1Vrms RCA - 2.6Vrms |
| THD+N | 0.00005%(-125dB)(UN-WTD) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | XLR - 135dB RCA - 128dB |
| SNR | XLR - 135dB RCA - 128dB |
| USB SPEC | USB 2.0 Asynchronization |
| USB COMPATIBILITY | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10(Needs Driver) Mac OSX10.6 or Later、Linux(Driverless) |
| MQA DECODER | USB / Optical / Coaxial / I²S / AES |
| MQA-CD DECODER | Optical / Coaxial / AES |
| SAMPLING RATE & BIT WIDTH | USB PCM - 44.1 ~ 768kHz(32bit) DSD - 2.8224 ~ 22.5792MHz(1bit) Optical / Coaxial - 44.1 ~ 192kHz(24bit) DoP - DoP256(USB),DoP64(Optical / Coaxial / AES) |
| SIZE | 240 x 185 x 39mm (WxHxD) |
| WEIGHT | 1.86kg/4.1lb |
| BLUETOOTH | 5.0 |
| LDAC | 24bit/96kHz (990kbps/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 | <30W |
| STANDBY POWER | <0.5W |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. S.M.S.L SU-10 DAC |
| 2. 1 X Remote Control |
|
User Manual | SU-10
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
|
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"The SU-10 is an excellently engineered DAC. It aims to squeeze the last bit of performance available. Such improvement is limited by how well I can measure it due to analyzer noise itself. We clearly have state of the art performance here."
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"SU-10 provides up to 7 kinds of filters, giving variable sound timbre, suitable for the majority of users. With multiple low-noise regulated power supplies, provide the SU-10 with a stable, reliable, efficient, and low-noise power supply system."
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