DacMagic 200M vs SMSL DL300
The DL300's signal-to-noise is 132 dB against the DacMagic 200M's 115 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$399
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DacMagic 200M
The Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M is a versatile high-resolution digital-to-analog converter, headphone amplifier, and preamp designed for hi-fi enthusiasts. Featuring dual ESS ES9028Q2M Sabre DACs in a dual-mono configuration for superior stereo separation and low distortion, it supports up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM, native DSD512, DoP up to 256x, and full MQA decoding. Connectivity includes USB-B (up to 768kHz/DSD512), 2x optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz/DoP64), 2x coaxial S/PDIF (up to 192kHz/DoP64), and Bluetooth v4.2 with aptX and SBC codecs. It offers variable or fixed RCA unbalanced (2.1V rms) and XLR balanced (4.2V rms) analog outputs, plus a front-panel 1/4-inch (6.3mm) headphone jack. Selectable digital filters (Fast, Slow, Short Delay) allow sonic customization. Roon Tested certified. Compact half-width design in Lunar Grey or Black. Still available from retailers as of 2026, though prices have dropped from original MSRP.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- Dual ESS ES9028Q2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 115 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.1V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 50Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX, SBC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, TOSLINK, S/PDIF
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR, 1/4" headphone jack
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 215 × 52 × 191 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1.2 kg (3 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Lunar Grey, Black
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions