C100 vs D12
The D12's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the C100's 121 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$90 - $119
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the C100
The SMSL C100 is a tiny entry-level desktop DAC designed for USB-powered use, with additional optical, coaxial, and Bluetooth inputs plus RCA analog output. It uses an AKM AK4493S DAC chip, supports MQA and high-resolution PCM/DSD playback, and includes a remote for volume, mute, display, and filter control. Reviews describe it as neutral, quiet, and well-suited for use as a DAC or preamp in compact systems.
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
- AKM AK4493S
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 121 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 95 × 32 × 77 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.5 kg (1 lbs)
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