SMSL SU-9 DAC Review - Great Value

00:00 Intro
00:58 Connectivity
02:20 Features
04:04 Sound
07:29 vs M400, Ares II, etc.
13:14 Final toughts

Other gear used in this test:

SMSL M400:
Cyrus 8vs2

#hifi #audiophile #dac #stereo

[WorldView]

I think that you are the most accomplished audio gear reviewer in terms of language expressivity and accuracy. Big thumbs up!

[MrStevedore]

Very nice review. I like the way you assess the performance of the SU9 by comparing it to other popular DACs. Your pronounciation is clear and very easy to understand. Keep it up, man.

[anthony]

I have started using this as a preamplifier, connected to my monoblocks and its sounds really clear also powerful for its small footprint, happy with it.

[LorDarkGoose]

I think you defo have the best DAC reviews. Really well organised and clear. I also enjoy how you describe the sound. You tell me exactly what I want to know, which is very hard to get from many professional Hi-fi publications. Thank you!

[michaell]

This was such a wonderful review! I think you'll quickly have a lot more subscribers. I so much preferred your review to another review of the SU-9 on a channel with a lot more subscribers (yes, you: TNBG Studio). I think you answer all the questions that people who might be interested in purchasing this would want to know. You definitely sold me on the Denafrips Ares II. Bravo! Love the sincerity and enthusiasm.

[bushmenageorgiev]

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[veritas]

I like your reviews. you give good feedback on devices and your personal opinions on the sound quality. Unlike some reviewers that asks the question " which do you prefer ? or what do you think" back to the viewers.

[markrussell.]

Hello from Los Angeles, you are a great reviewer...Subscribed.

[Ylojaketz]

New to channel. Really enjoyed your review. Will tune in frequently. Thanks.

[Nigel-nar]

Great review thank you. I've just got the SH-9 amp & am now looking to pair it with the SU-9. 👍

[JustBrowsing]

Very good review, cheers, the SU9 will be one to consider.

[carlsitler]

I heard a comparison and felt the Sanskrit ($110) was better than the Modi Multibit ($250), so I bought it. Blew my mind when I got it.

[ronzack]

Wonderful review! But now, SMSL has another new product for you to take a look at: the brand new SU-8s balanced DAC! I hope you can get your hands on one for review.

[necromancer]

Great review. Bought it in January too - because i wanted something to match my Pro-ject DS2B (a balanced midrange/higher end headphone amp). And as i only use headphones, i thought of it, and this review ensures me - not even going for price/performance ratio, this actually is a fantastic dac for headphone use. It maxes out/surpasses the capabilites of my midrange headphones (DT1990pro, HD660s, Hifiman Sundara). And i will stick to this combination, which plays perfect for me - and i feel, still has quality/sonic headroom/reserve, as i plan to get 1 or 2 midrange/higher end headphones later (something like Arya, Ananda, HD800s, Audeze LCD2 or similar).

[markotodo]

Ćao @iiWiReviews! Pre svega iskrene čestitke na svemu do sada urađenom kao i na kvalitetu istog. Želim ući u audio svet i trenutno razmatram opciju za moj prvi sistem: smsl da9, su 9n i Proac response D1 (ili Kef ls50meta). Veoma bi mi značila bilo kakva povratna informacija ili sugestija od tebe vezano za ovakvo uparivanje! Hvala unapred & keep up the amazing work! Veliki pozdrav!

[miquifaye]

great review. i love this dac. it's gonna be in my system for a long time. it does everything good.

[hannahjoygregorio]

Just wanted to say thank you for recommending the sanskrit. Went ahead with the stack that you recommended :) although I had to return the L30 because of quality issue (got the a50s) now.

I’m now considering the su-9 Because of your detailed review 👍🏻

[absolutegenerique]

Opet odlican video.Voleo bih da vidim od tebe videe vise za pocetnike .Back to basics ... kao sklopiti sistem, opcije aktivan pasivan setup, da li strimer ili buetooth. Ima dosta mladih koji neznaju prosto uparivanje zvucnika sa pojacalom.
Znam da je opsirna tema ali moze biti zanimljiv serijal. Internet je pun reviewova ali malo je ovakvih videa koji pricaju o osnovama.

[Z]

Thanks for the nice and trustworthy reviews you are broadcasting! Would love to see a review of SMSL SP400 and xDuoo TA-20 in combination with SMSL M400, if you have the possibility.

[HiFiGOAudio]

Excellent review!! I got to try this DAC at my friend's place, its very clean and looks super good on the desk