SMSL PL200 MKII All-in-One CD Player, DAC & Headphone Amplifier ES9039Q2MD

SMSL PL200 MKII — The Ultimate Answer to Desktop Hi-Fi

The PL200 MKII is an all-in-one CD Player, DAC, and Headphone Amplifier engineered for the most demanding desktop audiophile. Combining full MQA-CD unfolding, the latest ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chip, a patented PLFC headphone amplifier, and high-definition Bluetooth transmission — this is the final piece of the ultimate desktop audio puzzle.

Core Highlights

• 💿 MQA-CD Full Unfolding — Hi-End CD solution with complete MQA-CD support for studio master tape sound quality.
• 🎵 ESS ES9039Q2M DAC — ESS’s new-generation Hi-End DAC chip supporting USB input up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD512, and 8x MQA full unfolding.
• 🔊 Patented PLFC Headphone Amplifier — Fully balanced headphone amplifier with proprietary PLFC circuit design and XLR balanced line output. Drives everything from high-impedance over-ear headphones to sensitive IEMs with a deep, noise-free background.
• 📡 Bidirectional Bluetooth Transmission — Built-in Qualcomm Hi-End Bluetooth chip supporting LDAC (24bit/96kHz), aptX/HD, SBC, and AAC. Uniquely supports Bluetooth transmitting — stream CD or USB audio wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
• ⏱️ Self-Developed CK-03 Clock Circuit — Brand-new CK-03 clock processing circuit with 2nd PLL technology for ultra-low clock jitter and pristine digital transmission.
• 📺 IPS Fully Laminated Color Display — Newly designed interactive UI with lyrics synchronization when streaming via Bluetooth — no more blind listening.

Self-Developed Technology: PASS High-Precision Servo Architecture

The proprietary PASS servo system implements closed-loop precision control over the spindle motor, tracking, focusing, and radial balance. Combined with a high-rigidity mechanism base and multi-point damping anti-vibration structure, it effectively suppresses centrifugal vibration and external interference — safeguarding every bit of audio data at the extraction stage.

Flagship-Grade Digital Interface

The PL200 MKII functions as the central hub of your entire audio system. Its high-performance digital interface converts USB, CD, and Bluetooth signals into high-precision optical and coaxial digital outputs in real time, enabling lossless transmission to external high-end DACs or DSP processors. The integrated CK-03 clock circuit eliminates timing jitter for maximum system flexibility.

Pure Transport Mode

Activate Transport Mode to use the PL200 MKII as a pure CD transport. All internal analog circuits — D/A conversion, op-amps, and headphone amplification — are completely powered off, minimizing electromagnetic interference and power supply noise. The result: purer optical, coaxial, and Bluetooth digital output for your external DAC.

Precision Metal Aesthetics

The entire chassis is precision-machined from full aluminum alloy, equipped with multiple low-noise voltage regulator circuits for ultra-clean power delivery. High-quality gold-plated input/output terminals across all specifications, with native DoP audio format support. Every detail meticulously engineered to reproduce pure, pristine, original sound.

Specifications

• Input: USB / Bluetooth / CD Player
• Output: RCA / XLR / Headphone / Coaxial / Optical / Bluetooth
• THD+N: 0.000079% (-122dB, UN-WTD)
• Dynamic Range: XLR 127dB / RCA 124dB
• SNR: XLR 127dB / RCA 124dB
• Headphone Output Power:
    16Ω: 1.5W × 2
    32Ω: 750mW × 2
    150Ω: 160mW × 2
    300Ω: 80mW × 2
    600Ω: 40mW × 2
• Headphone Amplifier Gain: Low +4dB / High +8dB
• USB: USB 2.0 Asynchronous | PCM 44.1–768kHz | DSD 2.8224–22.5792MHz
• USB Compatibility: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (driver required) / Mac OS X 10.6+ / Linux (driverless)
• Bluetooth: 5.1 — SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
• Power Consumption: 10W | Standby <0.5W
• Dimensions: 200 × 47.9 × 175mm (W×H×D)
• Weight: 1.579kg / 3.48lbs