C200 vs Topping D50 III
The D50 III's signal-to-noise is 132 dB against the C200's 124 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersPre-Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$140 - $219
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the C200
The SMSL C200 is a desktop hi-fi DAC and headphone amplifier aimed at users who want a compact all-in-one source for headphones, powered speakers, or a stereo system. It uses an ESS ES9038Q2M DAC, 4x OPA1612A op-amps, and supports wired and wireless playback with USB, optical, coaxial, and Bluetooth inputs. It is positioned as a versatile, high-value unit with front-panel headphone outputs and rear preamp/line outputs.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9038Q2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 124 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- LDAC, aptX-HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, TRS
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, TRS
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 139 × 32 × 147.5 mm (W × H × D)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions