SMSL C200 PRO DAC / Headphone Amplifier

The SMSL C200 Pro is a versatile, high-performance DAC / headphone amplifier based on market-renowned audiophile components. It incorporates an ES9039Q2M DAC chip, an XMOS XU316 USB interface and no fewer than four OPA1612A OPAs. This enables it to support high-definition sampling rates up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512, while delivering headphone output power of up to 2x1.5W into 32 ohms. Added to this is Bluetooth 5.1 functionality, enabling it to handle high-definition codecs such as aptX, aptX-HD and LDAC. On the connectivity side, there are a number of digital inputs, USB-C, Toslink optical and coaxial, while on the output side, there's a single-ended RCA output and a balanced TRS jack output. There are also two headphone outputs on the front panel: single-ended 6.35mm jack and balanced 4.4mm jack. As for the appearance and aesthetics of the SMSL C200 Pro, the brand has opted for simplicity and elegance, while integrating a small display.