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An audio review & news blog. The volume should not exceed 80 dB is recommended. I usually adhere to the safe-listening style by WHO. Please note that my aural impressions and interpretations of measurements are also made from a safe-listening style.

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SMSL Releases D400EX All-New Flagship MQA Desktop DAC With Dual AK4499EX DAC Chips

SMSL D400EX

SMSL D400EX

 

Every HiFi desktop setup requires a high-performance Desktop DAC that brings together high-resolution audio signal decoding with rich tonality. SMSL designs some of the best desktop audio gear that are widely appreciated for their rich presentation. Today, SMSL released a brand new flagship Desktop DAC, the SMSL D400EX. D400EX is designed with high-end audio circuitry consisting of premium flagship DACs, independent OPAMPs, the latest USB Processor, Low-Noise Power Supply, etc. It promises nothing else but top-quality performance!!

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SMSL has launched the flagship D400EX for 959.99$, check out more information here.

 

D400Ex adopts a high-performance Dual DAC chipset with two flagship DAC chips. It houses two AK4499EX and AK4191 latest-generation 32-bit DAC chips from AKM Technologies. AKM DAC Chips are known for their unparalleled rich tonality with great technical performance. D400Ex also features an XU316 USB Processor chipset. It’s a 3rd-generation USB chipset that supports high-resolution PCM and DSD signals with the D400Ex. You get support for high-res 32-Bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 audio signals. It has got MQA and MQA CD certifications, bringing in full support for decoding for studio-grade MQA audio signals. SMSL has also featured nine independent high-end OP-AMP chips on the D400EX for clean, precise audio performance. With the help of its premium audio circuitry, the D400EX achieves an ultra-low distortion rating of -124dB and a high Dynamic range in the output signal.

 

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SMSL has equipped the D400EX with the latest QCC5125 Bluetooth chip. It enables support for high-resolution Bluetooth connectivity for signal input with high-definition LDAC, and AptX HD wireless transmission protocol support. Apart from Hi-Res Bluetooth, D400EX also supports USB, Coaxial, Optical, and IIS inputs. It adopts a CK-03 Low jitter clock processing circuit and a built-in low-noise power processing circuit for quality performance. SMSL has crafted the D400Ex with high-quality aluminum alloy housing. It is delicate, premium to the touch and has a high-grade appearance. D400EX features a bright, colorful display with fully laminated tempered glass. It can be operated using a fully-functioning remote control that comes with the D400EX.

 

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SMSL D400EX provides top-notch performance with its premium high-end audio circuitry. It is designed with top-quality components to deliver a high-end audio signal decoding performance. SMSL D400EX is a flagship Desktop DAC with MQA and MQA CD support. It is launched officially for 959.99$, you can check more information here.

 

SMSL D400EX

SMSL D400EX

SMSL D400EX

$959.99