SMSL PO100 PRO MQA DDC XMOS XU316 Digital to Analog Audio Converter
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About SMSL PO100 PRO MQA DDC XMOS XU316 Digital to Analog Audio Converter
Overall Feedback:
93% positive
95% appreciated the wide compatibility, though 5% experienced issues
I have confirmed that the device works properly with a Lenovo Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
I have verified that the converter works with both PCM and DSD64 files via foobar and mediamonkey.
I am using this device with my motherboard through USB C and then using the coaxial out to my amp/dac stack. It has noticeably improved the audio quality.
This device works properly with my Lenovo Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
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90% liked the connectivity
I have noticed that this device connects to the motherboard through USB C and then uses coaxial out to connect to the amp/dac stack, improving the audio noticeably.
I have been using this device for a few days and it works solidly with 24/192khz PCM via toslink to a receiver.
I have verified that the PO100 works for both PCM and DSD64 files via foobar and mediamonkey.
I am using this device connected to the motherboard through USB C and then using the coaxial out to my amp/dac stack. It noticeably improves the audio.
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91% praised the conversion accuracy
This digital-to-analog-signal-converter works for both PCM and DSD64 files with UAC2 and I2S mode 1 via foobar and mediamonkey, as I have verified.
I am using this device with 24/192khz PCM via toslink to a receiver and it has been solid.
When I run audio into my DAC over coaxial SPDIF, the sound is very good.
I have verified that the converter works for both PCM and DSD64 files, specifying the settings used to test it (UAC2 with I2S mode 1) and the software used (foobar and mediamonkey).
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95% appreciated the durability
I have connected the digital-to-analog-signal-converter to my motherboard through USB C and then used the coaxial out to my amp/dac stack. It has noticeably improved the audio quality.
I have only been using the device for a few days and so far it is working well.
I have been using this device for a few days and it has been working well so far.
I believe this digital-to-analog-signal-converter is a more durable and cost-effective option compared to other digital-to-digital converters.
79% praised the heat management, but 21% faced issues
I noticed that there are no cutouts yet, indicating good heat management in the device.
I use the digital-to-analog-signal-converter on my NUC pc and the usb power is not noisy.
I haven't noticed any cutouts yet.
I was hoping to use the I2S output on the HDMI connector, but it did not work with my particular DAC model.
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92% liked the user interface, but 8% found it confusing
This device can be used for other things like connecting a cellphone directly to an amp/dac to use Tidal or something similar. It sounds excellent even on a cellphone.
This device works with the built-in Windows drivers in UAC2 mode.
I have found that this digital-to-analog-signal-converter can be used for connecting cellphone directly to amp/dac to use Tidal or something like that. It sounds excellent even on cellphone.
I am using the built-in Windows 11 UAC drivers with the device in UAC2 mode, and it works fine.
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95% liked the portability
This device is portable and can connect my cellphone directly to amp/dac for using Tidal or similar services.
I have confirmed that the device functions properly with a Lenovo Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock, making it portable and compatible with various devices.
