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S.M.S.L - DL400

DAC & Headphone Amplifier

₹ 48,999

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S.M.S.L Presents The DL400 - An Exceptional DAC & Headphone Amplifier

S.M.S.L presents the DL400, a premium DAC and headphone amplifier that redefines high-fidelity sound reproduction. Powered by the renowned ESS ES9039MS PRO chip and featuring a fully balanced design, this sophisticated audio system delivers exceptional clarity and detail across all frequencies. The DL400 combines advanced technology with versatile connectivity options, including high-resolution USB, optical, coaxial, and I2S interfaces. Its state-of-the-art Bluetooth 5.1 capabilities with LDAC and aptX HD support ensure superior wireless audio transmission without compromising on quality. Whether you're a passionate audiophile or a professional sound engineer, the DL400's extensive customisation options, including 8 PCM filters and 9 sound colour profiles, allow you to fine-tune your listening experience to perfection. With dual Hi-Res Certification, the DL400 stands as a testament to S.M.S.L's commitment to audio excellence.

Features High-Quality ESS ES9039MS PRO DAC Chip For Exceptional Decoding

S.M.S.L DL400 features the flagship ESS ES9039MS PRO chip. This high-end audio system delivers exceptional sound quality and broad compatibility. The professional-grade DAC chip offers an unparalleled hi-res audio experience, making it the perfect choice for discerning audiophiles who demand premium sound reproduction. This delivers an immersive, true-to-life listening experience, supporting PCM playback up to 32bit/768kHz and native DSD512.

Embedded With Balanced Headphone Amp With High Power Output Capability

S.M.S.L DL400 features a fully balanced headphone amplifier design with high power output capabilities. It comes equipped with both 6.35mm and 4.4mm balanced headphone jacks on the front panel, incorporating a sophisticated four-channel ultra-low distortion precision linear feedback circuit (PLFC) for superior audio performance.

Equips XMOS XU-316 & 11 OPA1612 Dual Op-Amps For Remarkable Performance

S.M.S.L DL400 is powered by the third-generation XMOS XU-316 processor, delivering exceptional audio processing capabilities with PCM support up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD support up to DSD512. It features 11 premium OPA1612 dual op-amps alongside high-quality audio components, complemented by a robust power circuit with a custom transformer and advanced filter capacitors. For comprehensive connectivity, it offers USB, optical coaxial, and I2S interfaces with DSD transmission support, while coaxial and optical connections support DOP64.

Connect Wirelessly With QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.1 Chip With External Antenna

S.M.S.L DL400 features advanced wireless connectivity with LDAC and aptX HD codec support, powered by the QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.1 chip. Combined with its external antenna, this setup delivers enhanced signal stability and superior wireless transmission quality, effectively bringing high-fidelity audio into the wireless domain.

Tailor You Music With 8 PCM Filter Types & 9 Sound Colour Options & DPLL functionality

S.M.S.L DL400 offers extensive audio customisation with 8 PCM filter types and 9 sound colour options. Its advanced DPLL functionality helps maintain clock stability, with adjustable settings from 1-15 (default 5) to prevent audio interruptions. The device features multiple PCM filter modes for digital-to-analogue conversion, including Minimum Fast, Low Dispersion, Linear Fast, Apodising, Filter Off, Minimum Slow, Minimum Phase, and Linear Slow, primarily handling high-frequency signals above 20 kHz for optimal audio performance.

Features Reversible I2S/XLR Connectivity For Seamless Compatibility

S.M.S.L DL400 features a professional interface with reversible I2S/XLR connectivity, allowing seamless compatibility with various I2S interface standards. Users should verify their signal source's interface definition to ensure proper connection and optimal performance.

Utilises Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.1 & Supports LDAC, apt-X HD

S.M.S.L DL400 equipped with the QCC5125 Bluetooth chip and an external Bluetooth antenna, S.M.S.L DL300 delivers enhanced wireless connectivity with superior signal stability and exceptional transmission quality across all operational aspects.

Support MQA & MQA-CD Full Decoding For Superior Audio Quality

S.M.S.L DL400 is a complete MQA decoder, which will fully expand MQA music files to provide high-quality sound sources. At this playback level, you will fully hear the content created by the artist in the studio. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough.

Comes With Remote Control For Easy Convenience

You can freely position the DL400 anywhere in your audio setup while maintaining complete control over all its functions through the included remote control. The remote provides convenient access to volume adjustment, input selection, and various audio settings. To minimise visual distractions, you can use the remote to turn off the display screen and focus purely on the audio.

All You Need To Know About The S.M.S.L DL400

Headphone Output

6.35mm (Single-Ended) 4.4mm (Balanced)

Output Power

6Wx2 (16 Ohms) /3Wx2 (32 Ohms) 700mWx2 (300 Ohms)

Input

USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth, I2S, AES, EBU

Output

RCA, XLR

THD+N

0.00005%(-125dB)(UN-WTD)

HPA THD+N

0.00009%(-120dB)(UN-WTD)

Line Output Amplitude

XLR 5.2VrmsRCA 2.5Vrms

Output Impedance

XLR/RCA 100 OhmsHPA near 0 Ohms

Dynamic Range

XLR 133dBHPA 127dB

SNR

XLR 133dBHPA 127dB

USB Transmission

Asynchronization

USB Compatibility

Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (Needs Driver) Mac OSX10.6 or LaterLinux(Driverless)

HPA High Gain

Unbalanced +9.5dBBalance +15.5dB

MQA

MQA Decoder: USB/Optical/Coaxial/AES/EBUMQA-CD Decoder: Optical/Coaxial/AES/EBU

Sampling Rate & Bit Width

USB/I2S: PCM: 44.1~768kHz(32bit)2.8224~22.5792MHz(1bit)Optical / Coaxial/AES/EBU: 44.1~192kHz(24bit)DoP: DoP256(USB)/DoP64 (Optical / Coaxial)

Bluetooth Specification

Bluetooth Version: V5.1 Bluetooth Codecs: LDAC, apt-X HD, apt-X, AAC, SBC

Box Contents

1. S.M.S.L DL400

Miscellaneous

Size: 250x47x240mm(WxHxD)Weight:1.74kg/3.84lbS

Box Contents

1. S.M.S.L DL400

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The warranty period on S.M.S.L DL400 is for 1 year. Read more information click here.

The S.M.S.L DL400 uses the ESS ES9039MS PRO DAC chip, known for its professional-grade performance and ultra-high-resolution decoding capabilities. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512.

Yes, it supports Bluetooth 5.1 using the Qualcomm QCC5125 chip and includes an external antenna for stable, high-quality transmission. It supports LDAC, aptX HD, and AAC codecs for hi-res wireless playback.

Yes, it includes a remote control for adjusting volume, changing input sources, selecting filters/sound colours, and even turning off the display for distraction-free listening.

It offers USB, optical, coaxial, I2S, and XLR connectivity. The reversible I2S/XLR interface ensures compatibility with various digital transport devices. Coaxial and optical ports also support DoP64.

Yes. Its fully balanced amplifier circuit supports both balanced (4.4mm) and unbalanced (6.35mm) headphone outputs, making it suitable for a wide range of headphones and system configurations.

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