DL100 vs DS20
The DS20 matches the DL100 on bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), signal-to-noise (126 dB), and thd (0.000%).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$180
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DL100
The SMSL DL100 is an integrated desktop DAC and headphone amplifier aimed at users who want a compact all-in-one unit with both hi-fi and TV-friendly connectivity. It uses four Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips, an XMOS XU-316 USB interface, and a Bluetooth 5.1 module, and it supports HDMI ARC, USB, optical, coaxial, and wireless input. Review sources describe it as a versatile budget desktop component with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, plus 6.35 mm and 4.4 mm headphone outputs on the front. Its measured and listed specs place it in the class of high-performance entry-level DAC/amps, with MQA decoding, DSD256 support, and enough headphone output power for many full-size headphones.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- Cirrus Logic CS43131
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 126 dB
- Output Voltage
- 7.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 0Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 7.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, optical, coaxial, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.1
- Analog Outputs
- balanced XLR, single-ended RCA, 6.35 mm headphone out, 4.4 mm balanced headphone out
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 196 × 31 × 206 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1.05 kg (2 lbs)
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