Description

Ensemble, assemble!

Apos Ensembles are the Avengers of audio gear—bundles assembled by our team of audio dorks to save your ears from the forces of mediocre sound. Each bundle is like a squad of supers, with every piece of equipment playing its part to deliver an unbeatable listening experience: a DAC to decode the 1s and 0s, an amp to power up the audio, and all the interconnections necessary to bring the team together.

Meet the SMSL-1 Ensemble

The Apos SMSL-1 Ensemble is a bundle designed to provide you with a premium audio setup straight out of the box. At the heart of this ensemble are the SMSL SU-1 MQA Audio DAC and the SMSL DA-1 High Resolution Power Amp—a dynamic duo that s essentially the Ensemble’s very own Iron Man and Captain America.

The SMSL SU-1 DAC features the XMOS XU-316 chipset and AKM AK4493S DAC, supporting PCM 32-bit 768kHz and DSD512 for high-resolution audio. It includes MQA technology for enhanced sound quality and offers versatile connectivity with USB, coaxial, and optical inputs. Housed in a compact CNC aluminum alloy design, it provides durability and excellent heat dissipation.

The SMSL DA-1 Power Amplifier delivers 65W x 2 of output power using an American TI power amplifier chip, ensuring robust and reliable performance. It features a POP sound control circuit for a smooth startup, a compact design for flexible placement, and a short signal path for enhanced sound quality. The amplifier also includes a high-current adapter and supports RCA inputs, making it ideal for audiophiles seeking a budget-friendly yet high-quality amplifier.

Products in this bundle

SMSL SU-1 MQA Audio DAC

• Inputs: USB, optical, coaxial
• Output level: 2.0Vrms
• THD+N: 0.00013%
• Dynamic range: 121dB
• SNR: 121dB
• USB transmission: Asynchronous transmission
• USB compatibility: Windows 7 8 8.1 10 11, Mac OS X10.6 and above, Linux
• Max bit depth and sampling rate: 32bit 768kHz PCM USBM, 22MHz DSD USB, 24bit 192kHz Optical Coaxial

• SMSL DA-1 High Resolution Power Amp

  • Output power: 65Wx2(4Ω)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • THD+N: 0.03%
  • Channel separation: 98dB(1kHz)
  • Input sensitivity: 530mVrms
  • SNR: 102dB

  • Apos Flow RCA cable

    • Highly-conductive, toughened copper connectors 
    • Five layers of protection
    • Handmade 
    • Roxtone connectors with 24K gold plating