The new SMSL DO100 PRO: Perfectly balanced DAC with Bluetooth 5.1
The SMSL DO100 PRO balanced DAC is an evolution of the DO100 model offered by the brand. The DO100 PRO features numerous improvements. It is equipped with two ES9039Q2M DAC chips and a third-generation XU316 USB XMOS interface, which allows it to support high-resolution streams up to PCM 32bit 768kHz, DSD512 and MQA/MQA-CD. The HDMI ARC port also allows you to connect the SMSL DO100 PRO to your TV, as well as powered speakers or amplification system for high-quality, immersive sound.
The QCC5125 Bluetooth receiver chip enhances the versatility of the SMSL DO100 PRO by enabling wireless data transmission with high definition codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC. Its numerous digital inputs and two balanced analog outputs (RCA and XLR) contribute to the device's overall versatility.
The HDMI ARC input located on the rear panel of the SMSL DO100 PRO enables audio reception from your TV, allowing for seamless integration with powered speakers or an amplification system to enhance the home cinema experience.
The DO100 PRO’s USB-C port is compatible with many gaming consoles, including PS4, PS5 and Nitendo Switch. It supports USB1.1 and USB2.0 protocols.
SMSL has developed a low noise power module to cleanly power the entire DO100 PRO.
SMSL decided to integrate two ES9039Q2M DAC chips into the SMSL DO100 PRO DAC, allowing it to achieve a high level of performance. In fact, these two digital/analog conversion chips give the DO100 PRO a dynamic range and SNR of -131 dB, as well as a THD+N of 0.00005%.
The SMSL DO100 PRO is equipped with the XMOS XU316 USB interface and six OPA1612 op-amps, enabling support for high-resolution PCM 32-bit 768 kHz and native DSD streams up to DSD512, ensuring optimal sound quality for music enthusiasts.
The modern SMSL DO100 PRO is equipped with the latest generation Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth receiver chip, enabling operation in Bluetooth 5.1 mode and capable of receiving SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC codecs.
SMSL DO100 PRO:
- DAC chip: 2x ES9039Q2M
- USB Interface: XMOS XU316
- AOP: 6x OPA1612
- Inputs: 1x USB-C input/1x Toslink optical input/1x SPDIF coaxial input/1x HDMI ARC//Bluetooth
- Outputs: 1x RCA stereo/1x XLR balanced stereo
- Supported sampling rates: USB: PCM 32 bit 768 kHz, DSD DoP256, DSD512 and MQAx8/MQA-CD/Toslink optical and SPDIF coaxial: 24 bit 192 kHz, DSD DoP64 and MQAx8/MQA-CD
- Supported Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC
- Output Level: RCA : 2.5Vrms/XLR : 5Vrms
- THD+N: 0.00005% (-124.5 dB without weighting)
- Dynamic Range: XLR: 131 dB RCA: 127 dB
- SNR: XLR: 131 dB RCA: 127 dB
- Output impedance: 100 ohms
- USB data transfer: Asynchronous
- USB Compatibility: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (with driver)/MAC OSX 10.6 et+/Linux (without driver)
- Power consumption: 10w/Standby: 0.5W
- Dimensions: 189x45x186 mm
- Weight: 1.45 kg