SMSL DL200vsTopping D50 III
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL DL200 and Topping D50 III — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL DL200
Topping D50 III
Chipset
ESS ES9039Q2M
Dual ESS ES9039Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA, TRS Balanced Line Out
RCA, TRS Balanced
Features
MQA-CD Decoding, 7 Filters, Remote Control
10-Band PEQ (Hardware), Bluetooth Remote, 5V Output Mode
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$189
~$229
Difference
~$40.00 cheaper (SMSL DL200)
Things to Know
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).
Topping D50 III
- ⚠The PEQ software requires a Windows PC to configure initially.
- ⚠TRS balanced outputs require adapter cables to connect to standard XLR amps.
- ⚠The joystick control on the front is tiny and can feel fiddly.
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