S.M.S.L is a well-renowned desktop audio gear manufacturing brand based in China. They have launched their latest premium desktop DAC, the S.M.S.L VMV D1se. It is launched under the “VMV” series that aims primarily for premium products such as VMV A1 Class A Power Amplifier, VMV P1 Fully-Balanced Headphone Amplifier, and now the latest launch, the VMV D1se Desktop MQA DAC. It is loaded with all the advanced features of a high-tier DAC such as Flagship 32-Bit eight-channel decoding chip, dedicated power supply chip for the DAC chip, latest XMOS USB Signal receiver, and many more premium features to make it stand apart from the competition. The VMV D1se is available to purchase 719.99$.
S.M.S.L VMV D1se adopts ES9038Pro flagship-grade 32-bit eight-channel DAC chip ensuring the highest standard of quality in audio signal decoding with the device. It provides ultra-clean high-resolution audio decoding with high SNR ratings of up to 130dB and low THD+N ratings of just 0.00009%. It ensures users get excellent performance with ultra-low distortion and pitch dark noise-free background in the output.
The flagship-grade Sabre DAC is paired with a high-performance dedicated power supply chip from the same brand ESS, the ES9311. It provides the ultimate performance with power supply noise as low as 1uVrms pushing the performance of ES9038Pro to its limit.
S.M.S.L VMV D1se utilizes an advanced XMOS XU-216, a real 32-Bit USB audio signal receiver chip. It supports native DSD512 decoding and PCM decoding up to 32-Bit/768kHz bitrate.
S.M.S.L VMV D1se supports full MQA decoding, it has received the required certification from MQA Ltd to decode and render the high-resolution MQA files fully and bringing true to life performance for its users.
S.M.S.L VMV D1se supports wireless Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity offering a fast, lag-free wireless experience for its users with high-resolution aptX/AAC/SBC wireless transmission protocols.
S.M.S.L VMV D1se features premium audio circuitry with high-quality Japanese Nichicon KG series filter capacitors and low-noise power supply circuits ensuring a sweet and natural performance. The power supply offers silent high-quality performance thanks to a high-grade sealed toroidal transformer.
Specs:
>Flagship ES9038Pro Sabre DAC Chip.
>Supports Hi-res Signal Decoding with PCM support up to 32-Bit/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512 natively.
>Full MQA Decoding Support.
>Bluetooth V5.0 with aptX/AAC/SBC Wireless Codec Support.
>Premium Audio Circuitry.
>Ultra-Low Distortion and Noise Ratings.
>CNC Machined All-Aluminum Design.
>USB/Optical/Coaxial/Bluetooth Input Support.
>Balanced XLR and Unbalanced RCA Output Support.
>THD+N: 0.00009%.
>Dynamic Range(XLR): 130dB.
>Dynamic Range(RCA): 123dB.
>SNR: 130dB.
>Output Impedance(XLR): 207 ohm.
>Output Impedance(RCA): 142 ohm.
>Power Consumption: 5W.
>Standby Power: <0.5W.
>Size: 210x39x185mm(WxHxD).
>Weight: 1.64Kg.