SMSL DO100 and HO100 stack vs everything else!

00:00 Intro
00:32 DO100 DAC
02:39 Sound
03:55 vs Topping DX3 pro +
05:31 vs Topping E50
06:35 vs SMSL SU-9 and M500 MKII
07:53 HO100 Amp
10:52 Sound
11:45 vs Topping L30
12:16 vs SMSL SH-6
14:50 vs iFi Zen Can
18:05 Stack DAC+AMP
18:57 vs Topping DX5
20:42 vs SMSL M500 MKII
21:53 Babbling

Test system:
Raspberry Pi with Pi2AES streamer
Denafrips Ares II DAC

#hifi #audiophile #dac #stereo

[ruffandruff]

WOW...A complete review. Incredible coverage mate, you talked on every aspect. Thank you

[riccitone]

Excellent comprehensive review, as always. Trying to decide between s stack or all in one, this is really helping. Loved that creepy ending 🤣

[doifeellucky]

And the ending. Great review as always.

[Morgooooo]

Nice review! It is very valuable that you compare multiple low budget gears. Very useful for a lot of people. Thanks!

[rlwings]

I love this video for one main reason... It means that that your Topping D90LE video is next!! Lol... Checking my YouTube notifications every hour!! - You're the best!

[arthurcrosby]

Thank you for another great review Srboljub. I buy T-Shirts several at a time too. It makes sense to buy what you like, when it’s available at the right price! There really is a big choice of amplifiers and DAC’s from Topping and SMSL at these price points, so it’s good to get some great advice, which you always provide in your reviews. Thank you for your excellent video review. 👍😀

[Jim]

I have this DAC, the DO100, along with other DACs. I find DAC reviews somewhat amusing and take them with a grain of salt. When programmers write the software for DAC chips, they don’t code for”warmth” or “depth of soundstage” . DAC chips start off as code written on a computer. The software is written to be as accurately as possible then that code is etched onto a chip. The 0s and 1s streaming into the DAC determine the sound. Getting back to the DO100, its soundstage is the same as my other DACs because that voicing is in the recording not the DAC chip.

[chrisjo]

Hey man I just had my SMSL da9 break down after 8 months usage - the support window is only 6 months long, so I am unable to receive any support. Not to mention it's nearly impossible to even get in touch with their support in the first place. Saw a similar review on the da9 on amazon as well (breakdown after 8 months usage), so wanted to leave this here for awareness. I think SMSL is putting out products that punch above their price, but I have serious concerns about their lack of support and longevity of their products. This is probably my first piece of audio related equipment that has not lasted a year, and I will probably never purchase an SMSL piece ever again due to this experience.

[edholmwood]

Great review. I agree with you on USB "B" vs Type "C".

[teflontino]

You got me .
Now I can't sleep
Psyco.

[eleftheriospadeloglou]

You ar the best . great review thank you

[LyuboA]

USB-C port is Not just smaller it's just better all audio companies should adopt it it's 2022 it has much more functionality then the old B 2.0 connector and iteven better then B 3.0 connector theres no Reason to stay with the old connectors aside from paying few cents less for manufacturing especially on BUS powered units like Ifi Zen Dac v2

[jvburnes]

A DAC is supposed to be transparent. Is it adding bass content?

[carlcamper]

Good review, hope you can review the AKM version of the DAC, called the SMSL D-6 as well!

[jessmash]

just moved from a Sound Blaster X3 to this gear and honestly its a 1000% better!

[jamesk]

Always look forward to your reviews as you have a great talent describing equipment sound quality which after all is the most important aspect. Can I ask what music you use as your intro / outgoing on your videos?

[jackelofnar]

How I wish SMSL had od dropped the XLR inputs and gone for TRS like the L50 with the space saved we could have got outputs.

[JohnWilmot]

i'd love to see your review of the SMSL DO100 PRO, recently released. It adds the HDMI ARC input, which is a big plus for me, but I'm wondering if it's still good as dac.

[dungysphincter]

Great review! Nice comparisons with the other DACs. I also have the SU-9, M500 MK II, and this DO100 DAC. They are everything you say they are! I also have the SMSL D300 that is more compared to the M500 MK II. Thinking about getting the Loxjie D40 next month. I was thinking the same thing as your comparison of the headphone amps too. I really like the DO100, and HO100 offerings. For their price point, I find it hard to beat this stack. I was wondering how the DO100, and HO100 stack compare to the DO200, and HO200 stack?

[willyhaug]

Have you tried SMSL DO100 Pro? Comparing SMSL DO100 with SMSL DO100 Pro.. . What about SMSL DO200 Pro?