Audio DAC and Headphone Amplifier with MQA.
ESS ES9038PRO DAC + ES9311 power chip
XMOS XU-316 processor, up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512
Output power of over 2W with distortion less than 0.0001%
Full MQA and Bluetooth 5.0 support (LDAC, aptX HD, AAC, SBC)
RCA, XLR, and headphone outputs
Ultra-low noise and jitter clock circuit
1.9" TFT LCD display and tempered glass front panel
Includes remote control
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SMSL M500 MKIII | MQA | Audio DAC | Headphone Amplifier
The M500 MQA is the result of ten years of ingenuity, professional technoglogy with the attitude of presenting high quality hearing feast. The top performance D/A chip ES9038PRO from ESS Technology in combination with the high-performance power supply chip ES9311 gives you excellent performance while enjoying many features.
Highlights
More than 2W output power and less than 0.0001% distortion under 16 Ω load
3 high-end dual op-amps OPA1612 and a lot of audio grade components are used
1.9 inch TFT LCD display
JAS Hi-Res certification
Equipped with full-function remote control
D/A chip ES9038PRO from ESS Technology
Product details
SMSL M500 MKIII Balanced MQA Audio DAC Headphone Amplifier
Supports MQA decoding; The top performance D/A chip ES9038PRO from ESS Technology; The high-performance power supply chip ES9311, the noise of ES9311 is as low as 1uVrms, to push ES9038PRO to the limit; XMOS XU-316, true 32bit audio processing, supports DoP and Native DSD, and reaches 32bit/768kHz and DSD512; Ultra-low phase noise and optimized clock processing circuit are used to achieve ultra-low clock jitter; All inputs support DSD streaming, including coaxial and optical (DoP64); Independent headphone volume design, does not interfere with the preamp volume; Special design of discrete components high current headphones amplifier for higher damping factor; Used tempered glass display panel for higher light transmission and longer service life; Built-in shielded, low noise power supply processing while improving power efficiency, lower power consumption.
Specifications
Product type: Audio DAC + Headphone Amplifier
Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (LDAC, APTX/HD, SBC, AAC)
DAC Chipset: ES9038PRO
Codec support: MQA
PCM: DSD512
Inputs:
1 x USB
2 x Optical
1 x Coaxial
1 x Bluetooth
Outputs:
1 x RCA Headphone Amplifier
1 x RCA
1 x XLR
THD(+N): 0.00006%
Dynamic Range: 133dB(XLR),126dB(RCA)
SNR: 133dB(XLR),126dB(RCA)
USB Compatibility:
Windows 7+
Mac OSX
Linux
Processing resolution & sample rate:
> 32-bit / 768 kHz (USB)
> 24-bit / 192 kHz (TOSLINK, COAX)
DSD512
Power requirements: 100 - 240 VAC
Headphone amplifier output power:
570mW(32Ω)
290mW(64Ω)
125mW(150Ω)
65mW(300Ω)
Power consumption: 5 watts
Standby power consumption: < 0.5 watts
Remote control: Yes
Dimensions: 85 x 88 x 197 mm
Weight: 910 gr.