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SMSL C100: High-Tech AK4493S DAC Chip USB MQA Audio Decoder

SMSL C100

SMSL C100

 

SMSL has released the SMSL C100, a high cost-performance DAC with the latest configuration.

 

Features

  • AK4493S Decoding Chip & XMOS 3rd-Gen XU316 USB Solution
  • High-Performance Power Filter System & CK-03 Clock System 
  • Advanced MQA Decoding Technology
  • Powerful Input/Output Ports
  • Full-Functional Remote Control & Ultra-Tiny Shape Design

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Product model: SMSL C100
  • Input mode: USB/ Optical /Coaxial /Bluetooth
  • USB transmission: Asynchronous transmission
  • USB compatibility
    • Windows 7/ 8/8.1/10/11
    • Mac OS X10.6 or Later、Linux
  • Output Level: 2.0 Vrms
  • THD+N: 0.00013% (-117dB)
  • Dynamic range: 121dB
  • SNR: 121dB
  • Sampling rate:
    • USB: PCM- 44TkHz-76EHz
    • DSD- 28224-22.5792MHz
    • Optical/coaxial: 44.1kHz~192kHz
  • Bit depth:
    • USB: 1bit - 32bt
    • Optical/coaxial: 16bit - 24bit
  • Power Consumption: <5W
  • Standby power: <0.1W
  • Size: 77.5x 32 x 95mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 190g/0.39lbs

 

SMSL C100

 

AK4493S Decoding Chip & XMOS 3rd-Gen XU316 USB Solution

Equipped with one piece of AKM's new AK4493S chip, SMSL C100 can reach an unprecedented 0.00013% after careful adjustments. The C100 decoder also utilizes the latest 3rd-Generation XMOS XU316 solution supporting PCM 32bit/768kHz and DSD512.

 

SMSL C100

 

High-Performance Power Filter System & CK-03 Clock System 

The C100 decoder developed by SMSL features a built-in high-performance power filter system, which can achieve the best performance only using the USB interface for the power supply. Besides, there is a new self-developed CK-03 clock processing circuit, reducing clock jitter greatly.

 

SMSL C100

 

Advanced MQA Decoding Technology

Adopting MQA technology to support MQA decoding, The C100 can receive and decode MQA audio and provide voice at the level of the master band. It is worth mentioning that SMSL C100 MQA playback does not require the use of special playback software, such as foobar2000. 

 

SMSL C100

 

Powerful Input/Output Ports

C100 follows with USB/optical fiber/coaxial/Bluetooth input and RCA output. Besides, the USB input can support PCM 32bit/768kHz. With the help of these powerful ports, the C100 decoder can be connected to much audio equipment, such as TV, CD/DVD, mobile phone, PC, etc.

 

SMSL C100

 

Full-Functional Remote Control & Ultra-Tiny Shape Design

Standard with a new SMSL remote control with a better feel and quality, the SMSL C100 features an ultra-tiny shape design supporting a variety of placement ways. The C100 also characterizes USB asynchronous transmission, compatible with windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Mac OS X10.6 or above, and Linux.

 

SMSL C100

 

Price & Availability

SMSL C100 is now available at Linsoul and other locations for $119.

 

SMSL C100

SMSL C100

SMSL C100