SMSL D200 – Next-Gen ROHM DAC with CK-03 Clock & MQA
The SMSL D200 is the brand-new high-resolution desktop DAC from SMSL, designed as the natural evolution of the popular D300. Featuring the latest ROHM BD34352EKV DAC chipset, upgraded CK-03 clock processing, XMOS XU316 USB interface, and full MQA & MQA-CD decoding, the D200 raises the performance ceiling while retaining the musical charm of its predecessor.
Why D200?
- Built around ROHM’s latest BD34352EKV DAC – improved linearity, lower distortion, and more natural timbre compared to BD34301EKV in D300.
- CK-03 self-developed clock – lower jitter, external 10MHz clock input support for reference-grade setups.
- XMOS XU316 USB Processor – faster, more stable, supporting PCM 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512.
- Full MQA & MQA-CD decoding – delivers studio-master sound quality directly from Tidal or MQA CDs.
- Improved 1.9″ laminated glass display – clearer interface, Bluetooth lyrics display, playback control.
- Bluetooth 5.1 with Qualcomm chipset – supports SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX HD/LDAC.
- Refined all-metal chassis & premium PSU design – lower noise floor, high stability.
D200 vs D300 – Key Differences
| Feature | SMSL D200 | SMSL D300 |
|---|---|---|
| DAC Chip | ROHM BD34352EKV (newer, higher performance) | ROHM BD34301EKV |
| Clock System | Self-developed CK-03, supports external 10MHz clock input | CK-02, no external clock input |
| USB Processor | XMOS XU316 (latest generation) | XMOS XU208 |
| Resolution Support | PCM 32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 | PCM 32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD512 |
| MQA Decoding | Yes (MQA & MQA-CD) | No |
| Bluetooth | Qualcomm 5.1 (LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC) | Qualcomm 5.1 (LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC) |
| Display | 1.9″ laminated tempered glass, lyrics & playback control | 1.9″ color display, basic UI |
| THD+N | 0.00019% (-114dB) | 0.00015% (-116dB) |
| Dynamic Range | XLR: 123dB · RCA: 121dB | XLR: 127dB · RCA: 125dB |
| Weight | 1.214 kg | ~1.0 kg |
Conclusion
The SMSL D300 was already a fantastic DAC with the ROHM BD34301EKV chip and natural sound tuning. However, the SMSL D200 takes it further with a newer DAC chip, MQA/MQA-CD support, advanced CK-03 clock with external input, and a more powerful XMOS XU316 processor. For listeners who demand the latest decoding technologies and studio-master MQA playback, the D200 is the clear upgrade.
