D12 vs C100
The C100's signal-to-noise is 121 dB against the D12's 120 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$126
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the D12
The SMSL D12 is a small desktop DAC/headphone amplifier built around an AKM AK4493S DAC chip and XMOS XU316 USB processor. It supports USB and Bluetooth input, functions as a DAC/preamp or headphone amp, and includes RCA line out plus a 6.35 mm single-ended headphone output. The unit is aimed at high-resolution playback with support for PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, native DSD512, and MQA over USB. It is housed in a CNC-machined aluminum alloy enclosure and includes UAC 1.0/UAC 2.0 switching for broader device compatibility, including game consoles.
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
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C audio
- Analog Outputs
- RCA line out, 6.35 mm single-ended headphone output
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 139 × 33 × 102.5 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.355 kg (1 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions