SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 – flagship DAC based on the ES9039MSPro converter
08.12.2024 12:00
SMSL Audio has introduced the flagship desktop DAC SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 based on the ES9039MSPro chip from ESS Technology. This DAC supports hardware decoding of the signal in the MQA format, which allowed the model to receive MQA and MQA-CD certification.
The interfaces of the DAC SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 includes a wireless module Bluetooth version 5.1, USB-C, USB-B, I2S, optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as a balanced digital input AES / EBU. An unbalanced and balanced analog outputs are provided for connecting an amplifier.
The DAC SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 is based on the flagship 32-bit DAC chip ES9039MSPro from ESS Technology. In combination with the latest 16-core USB processor XMOS XU316 3rd generation, this allows the new product to decode digital PCM streams with parameters up to 32 bit / 768 kHz and DSD up to DSD512. The wireless Bluetooth interface supports high-resolution codecs LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, SBC and AAC.
The SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 External DAC is now available for a suggested retail price of $699.99.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
DACs — SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1
Model name
RAW Pro-DAC1
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
ES9039MSPro
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
PCM up to 32 bit / 768 kH, DSD up to DSD512
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
132
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.00005
Dimensions (mm)
254 x 203 x 48
Weight (kg)
1.9
Official link
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