{"product_id":"smsl-ds100","title":"SMSL DS100 MQA CS43131 Headphone Ampifier and DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        body {\n            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n            line-height: 1.6;\n            margin: 20px;\n        }\n        h1, h2, h3 {\n            color: #333;\n        }\n        p {\n            margin: 10px 0;\n        }\n        .specs, .features {\n            margin-top: 20px;\n        }\n        .container {\n            max-width: 800px;\n            margin: 0 auto;\n            padding: 20px;\n            border: 1px solid #ddd;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n        }\n        .highlight {\n            font-weight: bold;\n            color: #0056b3;\n        }\n        .price {\n            color: green;\n            font-weight: bold;\n        }\n        a {\n            color: #0056b3;\n            text-decoration: none;\n        }\n        a:hover {\n            text-decoration: underline;\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSMSL DS100 MQA CS43131 Headphone Amplifier and DAC Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, we review the SMSL DS100, an entry-level MQA-capable headphone amplifier and DAC using the Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chip. It is priced at \u003cspan class=\"price\"\u003e$89.99 USD\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMSL is well-known for producing a wide range of audiophile products, including amplifiers and DACs such as the HO100 and the DO100, and higher-end DAC AMP combo units like the SH-9 Pro and the M500 MKII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir latest release, the DS100, is likely their most affordable stand-alone headphone amplifier and DAC that we have reviewed to date, priced at just $90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chip, while integrating MQA and MQA-CD decoding support, the DS100 certainly has an interesting value proposition. Let's see if this compact device has what it takes to stand out in its category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport MQA decoding, support MQA-CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirrus Logic's latest audio decoder chip CS43131, with carefully designed circuitry to achieve a performance of 0.00017% (-115dB) distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew third generation XMOS XU-316, PCM support up to 32bit\/768kHz, DSD support up to DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput ports all support MQA and DSD, coaxial and optical support DoP64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated clock processing circuit for audio, greatly reducing clock jitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in high-efficiency power supply chip to provide sufficient energy for the decoder, and the use of multiple low-noise LDO power supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with 6.35mm, 4.4mm balanced headphone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality gold-plated input and output connection terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll aluminium alloy CNC precision machined chassis to effectively reduce interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan Audio Society (JAS) Hi-Res certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DS100 features a straightforward and intuitive control system, designed to be user-friendly. The front panel is equipped with a single knob that serves multiple functions: power switch and input selector. Holding the knob will turn the device on or off, while a brief press will cycle through the available input sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slight indentation of the knob, along with the source indicator LEDs, makes the unit easy to use even in low-light conditions. The LEDs provide clear visual feedback on the active input, making it simple to switch between different sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sb2f0e2eddea94c0a89281134153bf281f.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sb607af8973394e89896dba9ac3b7f8ebC.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S90004f31596a41869c70dbffd8e66711g.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sade82b3d3a50448d8dba10d1d22e7a5bc.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S4731a7f14d834afa8a48c58cab7d53f1e.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sb79dcc80583944b090d3c37371eb4bf4B.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sc7aa462f1a2544ba84495cf62b25ab0bY.jpg\" height=\"914\" width=\"914\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S12433276fc934b2d9787fe2f0fe47cd70.jpg\" height=\"514\" width=\"914\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sbc64a33add02427e9364fb26aae72d53P.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S68c08c2c862f41649b18d99fd34d7ca2Z.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S383c2419bd4948a79b78787286f32ce86.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S52908999667f4964893bceda51a7f9242.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.M.S.L","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45023160697071,"sku":"1005006917005760-Black","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/2004\/1455\/files\/smsl-ds100-mqa-cs43131-headphone-ampifier-and-dac-400956.webp?v=1726128271","url":"https:\/\/thehificat.com\/en-us\/products\/smsl-ds100","provider":"The HiFi Cat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}