The SMSL DL100 is a game-changer in the budget DAC market - it costs $179. That's not a high price for a device, that can be a perfect starting point for a beginner audiophile with little money to spend.

0:00 Can THIS Be The BEST Budget DAC/AMP?

0:24 Build Quality & Aesthetics (Aluminum Chassis, Feet, Weight, Display, Volume Knob)

1:55 Inputs / Outputs (Low-Noise Power Supply, USB-C, XMOS Chip, Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI ARC, Toslink, Coax, Balanced XLR, RCA, 4.4 mm, 1/4 inch jack)

3:22 Functionality (MQA-CD, DSD256, DoP, Audio Clock, Audiophile Capacitors & Resistors, Remote, Pre-AMP, HiRes Certification, Upsampling Filters, NOS)

5:01 Technical Specification (PCM Sample Rate, Bit Depth, THD+N, Output Voltage, Powerful Headphone AMP)

6:11 Sound Quality (Tonality, Clarity & Airiness, Warmth, Fullness, Dynamics, Sub-bass, Brightness, Sound Stage, Accurate Imaging)