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Eversolo DMP-A6vsSMSL DL200

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Eversolo DMP-A6 and SMSL DL200 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Eversolo DMP-A6
SMSL DL200
Chipset
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
ESS ES9039Q2M
Inputs
WiFi, Ethernet, USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
Outputs
XLR, RCA, HDMI (Audio)
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA, TRS Balanced Line Out
Features
6-inch Touchscreen, M.2 SSD Slot (Internal Storage), Roon Ready
MQA-CD Decoding, 7 Filters, Remote Control
Remote Control
Tube Stage
Headphone Amp

Price (estimated)

Price
~$1200
~$189
Difference
~$1011.00 cheaper (SMSL DL200)

Things to Know

Eversolo DMP-A6

  • Does not come with a physical remote control (app control or optional purchase).
  • Internal DAC is excellent, but the unit is often used purely as a streamer transport for even higher-end DACs.
  • Boot-up time is slower than a simple DAC (runs a modified Android OS).

SMSL DL200

  • Menu system via the 7-segment display is cryptic and hard to memorize.
  • Headphone output jacks are on the front, but line-out switching requires the remote or menu diving.
  • Some units exhibit a 'pop' sound when switching sample rates (firmware dependent).

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