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SMSL D400ES: Flagship ES9039MSPRO DAC Bluetooth 5.0 Low-Noise Audio Decoder

SMSL D400ES

SMSL D400ES

 

The latest audio decoder, SMSL D400ES, will make your music life more sophisticated.

 

Features

  • ES9039MSPRO DAC Chip & 3rd-Gen XMOS XU-316 USB Solution
  • Eight-Channel Parallel Circuit Design & CK-03 Clock Processing Circuit
  • Qualcomm Bluetooth Chip & Built-in Low-Noise Power Supply
  • High-Tech All-Aluminum Alloy Housing
  • Full Lamination Display & Full-Featured Remote Control

 

Specifications

  • Input: USB / Optical / Coaxial / Bluetooth / I2S /AES
  • Output: RCA /XLR
  • Line output amplitude:
    • XLR 5.2Vrms
    • RCA 2.5Vrms
  • THD+N: 0.00005% (-125dB) (UN-WTD)
  • Dynamic range: 1.33dB (XLR), 128dB (RCA)
  • SNR: 1.33dB (XLR), 127dB (RCA)
  • USB transmission: 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 / AES
  • MQA-CD decoder: Optical / Coaxial / AES
  • Sampling rate & Bit Width: USB 2.0 Asynchronization
  • USB compatibility:
    • USB: PCM-44.1~768kHz(32bit)
    • DSD: 2.8224 ~22.5792MHz(1bit)
    • Optical / Coaxial: 44.1 ~192kHz(24bit)
    • DoP: DoP256(USB), DoP64(Optical / Coaxial)
  • Bluetooth: 5.0
  • LDAC: 24bit/96kHz (990kbps/660kbps/330kbps)
  • aptX-HD: 24bit/48 kHz_576kbps
  • aptX: 16bit/44.1kHz_352kbps
  • SBC: 16bit/44.1kHz_328kbps
  • AAC: 5bit/44.1 kHz_320kbps
  • Power Consumption: <10W
  • Standby power: 0.5w
  • Size: 240×188x43mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 1.8kg / 3.97lb

 

SMSL D400ES

 

ES9039MSPRO DAC Chip & 3rd-Gen XMOS XU-316 USB Solution

Equipped with a completely new-generation DAC chip ES9039MSPRO from ESS company in the US, SMSL D400ES features the capacity of MQA hard decoding. Besides, the D400ES utilizes a brand-New 3rd Generation USB Solution, XMOS XU-316, supporting DSD512 and PCM up to 32bit/768kHz.

 

SMSL D400ES

 

Eight-Channel Parallel Circuit Design & CK-03 Clock Processing Circuit

Adopting eight-channel parallel circuit design with 11 pieces of high-end dual op-amps and a large number of audiophile components, the SMSL D400ES characterizes the new self-developed CK-03 clock processing circuit, reducing clock jitter greatly.

 

SMSL D400ES

 

Qualcomm Bluetooth Chip & Built-in Low-Noise Power Supply

Featuring seven digital filter modes for PCM signals, the D400ES employs high-end Bluetooth chip from Qualcomm, supporting LDAC (24bit/96kHz), APTX/HD, SBC, and AAC. With multiple low-noise regulated power supplies, the SMSL can provide a stable, reliable and funny low-noise power supply system.

 

High-Tech All-Aluminum Alloy Housing

The D400ES features a high-grade appearance with an integrally formed aluminum alloy shell, which effectively prevents oxidation. The use of non-magnetic raw materials can not only shield the interference of external magnetic fields but also have no magnetic fields. It is also worth mentioning that the D400ES features exquisite workmanship and delicate touch.

 

SMSL D400ES

 

Combined with fully laminated tempered glass display panel, the SMSL D400ES characterizes a higher light transmittance to highlight the simplicity and beauty. Standard with a compact and durable remote control, it can help manipulate this device fast and convenient.

 

Price & Availability

SMSL D400ES is now available at Linsoul and others for $799.

 

SMSL D400ES

SMSL D400ES

SMSL D400ES

$799.00