SMSL PL200T – CD transport with USB DSD streaming support
08.03.2025 05:37 | ~1 minute read
SMSL presented the SMSL PL200T CD transport – the highlight of the model was the proprietary SMSL PASS Servo system, which ensures very accurate reading of information from optical media. The SMSL PL200T also has the ability to play MQA-CDs and a very interesting function of working as a digital transport - the device can be used as a digital interface with a USB-C input, supporting digital streams in PCM format with a resolution of up to 32 bit/768 kHz and in DSD format up to DSD512.
Another feature of the SMSL PL200T transport is the ability to connect an external clock generator to it. The transport can work both as input and output, and supports a clock frequency of 44.1 kHz and a standard clock frequency of 10 MHz.
The SMSL PL200T features gold-plated connectors and a tempered glass IPS display. The SMSL PL200T is available for a suggested retail price of $499.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
CD / SACD players and transports — SMSL PL200T
Model name
PL200T
Transport
Yes
Player
N/A
SACD support
Yes
Engine
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
75
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
50
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
200 x 42 x 175
Weight (kg)
1.62
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