smsl dl200

Hey everyone, I recently got some new IEMs and started tinkering with my SMSL DL200 settings. I wanted to share my experience because I did something a bit different: I used AI to help me put what I was hearing into words. It really helped me understand my own preferences and finally nail down...

Hi everyone, I got a SMSL DL200 back in April which has been working very well. I saw that a firmware update (MCU, not driver) is available on SMSL's website so I wanted to get it installed on my unit. The update comes in a ZIP file with an executable and a PDF manual: First of First of all...

ASR has a dedicated thread for this combination DAC & headphone amp from SMSL. Interestingly the OP of the thread titled it "SMSL DL200 the best ever value DAC/AMP?" On paper---in regard to pure, technical performance---I couldn't agree more. And couldn't resist buying and testing it. As of...

Several SMSL DACs using versions of the ESS ES9039 chip have mislabeled filters. First, I will use the case of the DL200 using one ES9039Q2M chip to show this is the case and correctly identify the filters. Then, I will show that other SMSL DACs using ES9039 chips namely the D-6S, DO100 Pro and...