SMSL D-6S
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SMSL presents the D-6S, a compact, high-performance DAC. This small D-6S DAC is equipped with an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chip, four dual OPA1612 AOPs, a Bluetooth 5.1 receiver chip, and an XMOS XU316 USB interface. In terms of performance, this DAC can decode 32bit 768kHz PCM, DSD up to DSD512, as well as MQA and MQA-CD streams.
ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chip and XMOS XU316 USB interface
The D-6S DAC features an ESS ES9039Q2M chip, a high-performance 32bit stereo chip specifically designed for professional audio applications. It is based on Hyperstream IV Dual DAC technology and SABRE HiFi® architecture. Combined with a latest generation XMOS XU316 USB interface, this enables the D-6S to decode high-resolution audio streams via its USB-C input: PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512.
Support for MQA and MQA-CD streams
SMSL has chosen to equip the D-6S with an MQA decoder, which allows it to receive very high-resolution MQA and MQA-CD streams for the purest and clearest sound via USB-C, optical and coaxial inputs.
Bluetooth 5.1
A Bluetooth receiver chip allows the D-6S to work with an external source such as your smartphone. The Bluetooth functionality supports SBC, AAC, aptX HD and LDAC formats.
Quality components for high performance
The D-6S's clock circuit significantly reduces jitter. In addition, several low-noise power supply components are integrated into this DAC. These design aspects ensure good measurement results with a THD+N of only 0.00006% (-123dB). The front panel has a built-in shield and gold-plated contact surfaces for better signal transfer and resistance to corrosion and oxidation.
Remote control
The SMSL RC-8C remote control comes with this DAC and allows you to control the D-6S from a distance.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product type | DAC |
| DAC Chip | ES9039Q2M |
| USB interface | XMOS XU316 |
| Inputs | 1x USB-C 1x Optical Toslink 1x Coaxial Bluetooth |
| Outputs | 1x Single-ended stereo RCA 1x Balanced stereo XLR |
| THD+N | 0.00006% (-123dB) |
| Output level | XLR: 5Vrms RCA: 2.5Vrms |
| Output impedance | XLR: 100Ω |
| Dynamic range | XLR: 129dB RCA: 126dB |
| SNR |
XLR: 129dB RCA: 126dB |
| USB transmission type | Asynchronous |
| USB compatibility | Windows 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 (With driver) MAC OSX 10.6 and above Linux |
| Supported sample rates | USB: PCM 32bit 768kHz, DSD DoP256, DSD512, MQA and MQA-CD Optical Toslink and Coaxial: PCM 24bit 192kHz, DoP64, MQA and MQA-CD |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Supported Bluetooth formats | SBC, ACC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | < 10W (Standby : < 0.5W) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 42 x 128.5mm |
| Net weight | 0.59kg |
| Package | 1x DAC SMSL D-6S 1x SMSL RC-8C remote control 1x Bluetooth antenna 1x Power cable |
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