Description

True lossless, true enjoyment

SMSL has updated the M500 DAC Amp with a host of features like Bluetooth 5.0, a two-step gain switch, and double the output power. The Mk2 is an all-in-one desktop solution that will be many audiophiles endgame.

Built-in hi-fi amplifier

The M500’s PLFC headphone amplifier circuit makes it possible to obtain more than 2W of power with less than -120dB of distortion in a 16Ω load. Additionally, the gain is adjustable, making it easy to accommodate different types of headphones.

24-bit Bluetooth

Qualcomm’s latest Bluetooth chip supports LDAC 24-bit 96kHz, aptX, aptX HD, SBC, and AAC.

XMOS XU216 

The M500 uses the latest XMOS XU2016 USB chip, a true 32-bit USB solution with customized drivers for the transmission of high-def audio, DOP, and native DSD.

ES9038PRO D A chip 

The M500 Mk2 uses the ESS ES9038PRO DAC chip. This flagship 8-channel chip uses the critically acclaimed Hyperstream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for unprecedented performance.

7 digital filters

Customize the sound signature to your tastes with seven digital filters, like Fast Roll-Off, Slow Roll-Off, and Brick Wall.

Product highlights

• JAS Hi-res certification
• MQA certification
• MQA-CD certification
• ES9038PRO D A chip
• Distortion as low as -123dB
• Brand new PLFC headphone amp circuit
• XMOS XU216
• DSD512
• PCM 32bit 768kHz
• 7 digital filters
• Full-function remote control
• Independent firmware upgrades

• Specs

  • Inputs: USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth
  • Outputs: 6.35 phone jack, RCA, XLR
  • THD+N: 0.00006% (-123dB)
  • HPA THD+N: 0.0001% (-120dB)
  • HPA power: 2W x2 (16Ω), 1W x2 (32Ω)
  • HPA gain: 0dB (low), +9dB (high)
  • Dynamic range: 131dB (XLR), 123dB (RCA)
  • SNR: 131dB (XLR), 126dB (RCA)
  • USB spec: USB 2.0 asynchronization 
  • USB compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (needs driver), Mac OSX 10.6 or later, Linux (driverless)
  • MQA decoder: USB, optical, coaxial
  • MQA-CD decoder: Optical, coaxial
  • DoP decoder: USB, optical, coaxial 
  • Sampling rate and bandwidth
  • • USB: PCM 44.1 – 768kHz (32bit)
    • DSD: 2.8224 – 22.5792MHz (1bit)
    • Optical coaxial: 44.1 – 192kHz (24bit)
    • DoP: DoP256 (USB), DoP64 (optical coaxial)
    • • Bluetooth: 5.0
      • • LDAC: 24bit 96kHz
        • aptX HD: 24bit 48kHz_576kbps
        • aptX: 16bit 44.1kHz_352kbps
        • SBC: 16bit 44.1kHz_328kbps
        • AAC: 16bit 44.1kHz_320kbps
        • • Power consumption: 5W
          • Standby power: <0.5W
          • Size: 3.3 x 3.4 x 7.7” (85 x 88 x 197mm)
          • Weight: 1.98lbs (0.9kg)

          • What’s included

            • SMSL M500 Mk2
            • USB Cable 
            • Remote control 
            • Power cord
            • Bluetooth antenna 
            • User manual