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SMSL Launches "C200": All-New Desktop DAC/AMP with ES9038Q2M DAC and Dual Headphone Outputs

SMSL C200

SMSL C200

 

SMSL is a trusted name in the HiFi audio industry. Mainly, SMSL is known for its range of Desktop HiFi gear such as DAC/AMPs, DACs, Headphone Amplifiers, etc. Today, SMSL has announced a brand-new all-in-one DAC/AMP, the SMSL C200. It’s a compact Desktop DAC/AMP that packs an exciting performance with premium audio circuitry. SMSL has trusted the DAC section with a premium 32-Bit DAC chip from ESS Sabre Technologies. They have paired it with a second-generation XMOS USB receiver, and a custom headphone amp section for unprecedented sound performance. SMSL C200 can serve as a single standalone device that one can use for their desktop requirements!!

 

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The C200 comes easy on the pocket with an attractive price tag of just 219$. Feel free to check out more information here.

 

SMSL has designed the audio motherboard of the latest C200 with an ES9038Q2M DAC chip. It’s a high-performance 32-Bit DAC chip that delivers impressive performance while decoding high-resolution audio signals. It helps the C200 to achieve ultra-low distortion while maintaining a clean, noise-free background in the output. SMSL has paired this premium DAC with a second-generation USB receiver from XMOS. It provides support for high-resolution 32-Bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 signal decoding while using the C200 via USB connection. C200 also features Qualcomm’s latest QCC5125 Bluetooth chipset that enables high-resolution Bluetooth input on the device. Simply connect it to your smartphone and enjoy high-resolution music.

 

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C200 features a professionally designed amp section that is composed of four OP1612A high-power OPAMPs. The C200 produces a tremendously powerful output for such a compact device providing up to 2.6W of clean, unmatched output for your Headphones/IEMs. It has two-level gain modes and dual headphone outputs too. SMSL C200 supports both single-ended as well as balanced headphones via 6.35mm+4.4mm headphone ports. It also has a line-out function with RCA and TRS outputs.

 

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SMSL C200 can serve as a single-standalone warrior on your desktop chain. It has all the features that make it an ideal choice for a Desktop DAC/AMP and that too at a pocket-friendly price. SMSL has priced the C200 at just 219$!!

 

SMSL C200

SMSL C200

SMSL C200

$219.00