WolfX700 Measurement of SMSL M300 MkII Edition

[WolfX-700]

Coming with the Sanskrit 10th AK4493 Edition, there is also an upcoming SMSL M300 MkII. It seems that there was a measurement requirement for M300 before the forum?

This MKII version should theoretically be improved, but because I have not measured the M300, I decided not to think about it.

Look at things first:

This should be a unit of around $ 200. The surface treatment of the aluminum alloy chassis feels very good, but the processing accuracy is at a general level-if it sells for more than $ 500, I may criticize it.

Okay, the measurement starts:

Wow! 118SINAD?!

 

[Tatteredmidnight]

Very impressive results, with the soncoz unit coming out this year, affordable desktop DACs seem to be an exciting space in 2020!

 

[Deleted member 5620]

I prefer this display font to whatever Topping is using.

 

[bequietjk]

Wow. Very impressive and strong consideration for anyone looking for a low cost, excellent performing device.

 

[MZKM]

Wow, the only critique is the multi-tone could be a bit better as well as distortion in the bass; not likely audible factors though. EDIT: Oh and the saturation in IMD at full scale.

 

[ninetylol]

How would one know if you got the mk1 or mk2 version?

 

[WolfX-700]

How would one know if you got the mk1 or mk2 version?

Display on startup screen

 

[August]

Want to understand why the indicator is higher than the chip nominal（-116）

 

[WolfX-700]

Want to understand why the indicator is higher than the chip nominal（-116）

Thank you for your reminder. I almost ignored this!
I think the measurement data in the official datasheet should be based on the official circuit. And this device should not be completely based on official circuits.

 

[August]

Thank you for your reminder. I almost ignored this!
I think the measurement data in the official datasheet should be based on the official circuit. And this device should not be completely based on official circuits.

He did mention that they already know how to greatly improve the implementation indicators of AKM chips.

In this way, we have made ak4497 better (SIAND=116dB), even ak4499, later you will know.

 

[Zek]

How would one know if you got the mk1 or mk2 version?

The rear panels are not the same.

 

[ninetylol]

Oh so they removed optical in? If thats the case this isnt useful for me anyway

 

[WolfX-700]

Oh so they removed optical in? If thats the case this isnt useful for me anyway

Obviously, the optical input still exists (the 3.5mm port)

 

[digititus]

Oh so they removed optical in? If thats the case this isnt useful for me anyway

It says optical/coaxial on the bottom and I can see the optical 3.5mm port, so no it wasn't removed, just changed form.

 

[Veri]

Obviously, the optical input still exists (the 3.5mm port)

Oh didn't even realise that

 

[Kane1972]

So this one has 5v power input which was one of the thumbs down points of the MK1. This could be the DAC for me as would have bought the D50s if it had XLR outs. Does this beat the D50s on performance?

Thanks

 

[Veri]

Does this beat the D50s on performance?

Thanks

Sure seems like it does yeah

 

[Kane1972]

Is this DAC available now?

 

[WolfX-700]

Is this DAC available now?

As far as I know after the Chinese New Year

 

[SMSL-Mandy]

Is this DAC available now?

It will be resealed this week, But for the china traditional spring festival, we will have 15 days holiday.
The items stop shipping for 15 days. And we have sent the M300 MKII to amir for review and measurement.