SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Headphone Amplifier ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA

The M500 MKIII from SMSL is an improved version of the very good DAC and headphone amplifier M500 MKII, offering superior performances for a sound restitution still of a great precision and richness, in particular thanks to an update of some components.

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SMSL M500 MKIII

DAC Headphone Amplifier ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

The M500 MKIII from SMSL is an improved version of the very good DAC and headphone amplifier M500 MKII, offering superior performances for a sound restitution still of a great precision and richness, in particular thanks to an update of some components.

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

SMSL M500 MKIII

SMSL M500 MKII

Advanced audio architecture

New SDAA architecture

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USB Interface

XMOS XU316 3rd generation

XMOS XU316 2nd generation

DAC Chip

ES9038Pro (uses of 8 channels)

ES9038Pro (uses of 2 channels)

OPA

9x OPA1612A

3x OPA1612A

Clock

CK-03 Module

CK-02 Module

THD+N

-123dB (@ 4Vrms)

-121dB (@ 4Vrms)

Dynamic range

133dB

131dB

User interface

New SDAA interface

Standard interface

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

ES9038Pro DAC

The M500 MKIII is equipped with an ESS ES9038Pro digital/analog conversion chip and takes advantage of the 8 channels available. This excellent DAC is furthermore combined with an ES9311 chip and thus has an independent power supply, ensuring very low power noise. This combination allows the M500 MKIII to reveal a precise and neutral sound.

CK-03 Clock circuit

The M500 MKIII embeds the new CK-03 clock circuit of the brand. This one allows a significant reduction of the level of jitter for a restitution always clearer.

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD
SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

XMOS XU316 USB Interface

The USB input of the M500 MKIII uses a second generation 32bit XMOS XU316 interface, combined with a custom driver allowing the transmission of high resolution streams up to 32bit 768kHz PCM, DSD512 and DoP256.

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

MQA & MQA-CD support

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that restores the sound of the original recording. The MQA Master file is authenticated by the artists, producers or rights holders. These files are light enough to stream or download.

Design

The M500 MKIII is dressed in a beautiful anodized aluminum alloy case, machined with great precision using a CNC. The front panel features a tempered glass window that allows for excellent light emission from the beautiful 1.9" IPS display, while effectively protecting it from scratches.

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

PCM Filters

The M500 MKIII provides seven digital filters, allowing you to adapt its playback to your listening situation and your audio system.

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD
SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

Headphone amplifier

The headphone amplifier stage uses a brand new PLFC circuit, allowing it to have a substantial power reserve of 2x2W under 16Ω, with distortion below -120dB. The gain of the headphone amplifier can be adjusted to suit all types of headphones. The circuit also incorporates a separate protection circuit for the left and right channels.

Independent volume controls

The volume of the headphone output and the preamplifier are completely independent and therefore cannot interfere with each other. Moreover, the volume levels are kept in memory by the M500 MKIII.

Bluetooth

In this MKIII version, the M500 incorporates a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, making it easy to stream music remotely, for example from a smartphone or tablet. The M500 MKIII supports the aptX HD and LDAC transmission codecs, ensuring excellent wireless sound quality.

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

Remote control

The M500 MKIII is delivered with a remote control (RC-8C). This one allows to act remotely on all the functions of the camera.

SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD

SMSL M500 MKIII review by Audio Science Review (Amir)

The Mark III revision of M500 improves on both looks and performance of this balanced DAC. In that subsystem, everything you could ask for is provided as far as performance. "
Test du SMSL M500 MKIII par Audio Science Review (Amir)

Technical characteristics

Specifications
Product typeDAC and headphone amplifier
InputsBluetooth
1x USB-B
1x Optical Toslink
1x Coaxial
Outputs1x Single-ended stereo RCA
1x Balanced stereo XLR
1x Jack 6.35mm headphone output
1x Jack 4.4mm headphone output
DAC ChipESS ES9038Pro
USB interfaceXMOS XU316
THD+N0.00006% (-123.5dB) (UN-WTD)
Headphone amplifier THD+N 0.0001% (-120dB) (UN-WTD)
Headphone amplifier output power2x2W @ 16Ω
2x1W @ 32Ω
Headphone amplifier gainLow: 0dB
High: +9dB
Dynamic rangeXLR : 133dB
RCA : 126dB
SNRXLR : 133dB
RCA : 126dB
USB compatibilityWindows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
Mac OSX10.6 or later
Linux
MQA decodingUSB / Optical / Coaxial
MQA-CD decodingOptical / Coaxial
DoP DecodingUSB / Optical / Coaxial
Supported sampling ratesUSB : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD up to DSD512, DSD DoP up to DSD256
Optical / Coaxial : PCM up to 24bit 192kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD64
Supported Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
General
Supply voltage100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Consumption5W
Standby consumption< 0.5W
Dimensions85 x 88 x 197mm
Weight0.9kg
ColorBlack
Package1x SMSL M500 MKIII
1x Remote control
1x Power cable
1x USB Cable
SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD SMSL M500 MKIII DAC Amplificateur Casque ES9038Pro XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5.0 32bit 768kHz DSD512 MQA MQA-CD
 
Data sheet
InputUSB
InputOptical
InputSPDIF
InputBluetooth
OutputXLR
OutputJack 4.4mm
OutputRCA
OutputJack 6.35mm
DAC / ADC ChipES9038PRO
Max sampling rate768kHz
Max sampling rateDSD512
Max sampling rateMQA
ColorBlack
ClassClass D / T
NetworkingNo
Remote ControlYes
 
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