This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 balanced stereo audio DAC. It was sent to me by shezehenaudio and costs US $699.
I must say, this is one of the most modern and attractive looking SMSL DACs. The UI is simple to navigate without the included remote and seems very responsive. Back panel shows the usual connection with the addition of USB-C:
If you are not familiar with my DAC measurements, please watch my tutorial on it:
SMSL RAWPro-DAC1 Measurements
As usual, we start with our dashboard with XLR output with volume set to 0 dB:
This is state of the art performance when it comes to combination of noise and distortion, easily landing the RAW Pro-DAC1 in our top 20 best list:
RCA performance is excellent as well, providing full audible transparency to the source:
Allowing +2 dB max volume, you get even better performance:
Dynamic range is naturally pegged at the top of the scale:
IM distortion and noise is kept to a minimum:
Jitter is essentially non-existent on both USB and Toslink inputs:
Linearity is excellent:
Multitone distortion is state of the art:
60 Hz tone into very low 600 ohm performance turns in full transparency and superb performance:
Default filter suits me fine:
Wideband noise+distortions turns in chart topping figures as well:
Conclusions
The RAWPRO-DAC1 provides flawless performance, topping all of my measurements. It is attractive both mechanically and when it comes to the display. As picky as I am, I can't find any faults to report.
I am happy to recommend the SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 stereo DAC.
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As always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. are welcome.
Any donations are much appreciated using: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-support-audio-science-review.8150/
I must say, this is one of the most modern and attractive looking SMSL DACs. The UI is simple to navigate without the included remote and seems very responsive. Back panel shows the usual connection with the addition of USB-C:
If you are not familiar with my DAC measurements, please watch my tutorial on it:
SMSL RAWPro-DAC1 Measurements
As usual, we start with our dashboard with XLR output with volume set to 0 dB:
This is state of the art performance when it comes to combination of noise and distortion, easily landing the RAW Pro-DAC1 in our top 20 best list:
RCA performance is excellent as well, providing full audible transparency to the source:
Allowing +2 dB max volume, you get even better performance:
Dynamic range is naturally pegged at the top of the scale:
IM distortion and noise is kept to a minimum:
Jitter is essentially non-existent on both USB and Toslink inputs:
Linearity is excellent:
Multitone distortion is state of the art:
60 Hz tone into very low 600 ohm performance turns in full transparency and superb performance:
Default filter suits me fine:
Wideband noise+distortions turns in chart topping figures as well:
Conclusions
The RAWPRO-DAC1 provides flawless performance, topping all of my measurements. It is attractive both mechanically and when it comes to the display. As picky as I am, I can't find any faults to report.
I am happy to recommend the SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 stereo DAC.
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As always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. are welcome.
Any donations are much appreciated using: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-support-audio-science-review.8150/
So used to seeing the brick my eyes apparently stopped working when it wasn't there.
