FiiO K7vsSMSL DL200
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the FiiO K7 and SMSL DL200 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
FiiO K7
SMSL DL200
Chipset
Dual AKM AK4493S
ESS ES9039Q2M
Inputs
USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA Line In
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
Outputs
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA Line Out
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA, TRS Balanced Line Out
Features
THX AAA 788+ Amps, RGB Sample Rate Indicator
MQA-CD Decoding, 7 Filters, Remote Control
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$220
~$189
Difference
~$31.00 cheaper (SMSL DL200)
Things to Know
FiiO K7
- ⚠Slight delay/lag when adjusting volume via the knob (due to ADC volume control implementation).
- ⚠No remote control or Bluetooth input.
- ⚠Volume knob curve is non-linear; volume ramps up very quickly in the last 20% of the turn.
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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