SMSL DL200vsTopping DX3 Pro+
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL DL200 and Topping DX3 Pro+ — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL DL200
Topping DX3 Pro+
Chipset
ESS ES9039Q2M
ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
USB, Optical x2, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA, TRS Balanced Line Out
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone
Features
MQA-CD Decoding, 7 Filters, Remote Control
NFCA Amplifier, Auto-Standby, Gain Settings (+6dB/+19dB)
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$189
~$199
Difference
~$10.00 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 DX3 Pro+
- ⚠No balanced headphone output (3.5mm single-ended only).
- ⚠The plastic volume knob feels less premium than the rest of the metal chassis.
- ⚠Some users find the 'auto-on/off' sensitivity too aggressive, waking up the unit randomly.
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