DS20 vs DL100
The DL100 matches the DS20 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)
$161
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DS20
The SMSL DS20 is a portable DAC and headphone amplifier designed for high-resolution playback and on-the-go use. It combines four Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips with an XMOS XU316 USB interface, a fully balanced PLFC headphone amplifier, and a 6000mAh built-in battery. The unit supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD256, and full MQA 8x decoding. It offers both 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, plus dual USB operating modes for broad compatibility with computers, phones, and game consoles.
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
- 3.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 0Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C
- Analog Outputs
- 3.5mm, 4.4mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 71 × 17 × 118.5 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.275 kg (1 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions