SMSL M300 SE Review

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[ggroch]

Great thorough review. I got an M300SE and love it. The Cirrus CS43131 chips are not well known yet, but Dual CS43131 DACS are also used in the Tanchjim Space Portable dongle that AudioScienceReview just measured. Its 114.4 S/N and .0002 THD are better than 2/3 of the full size home DACs they have tested. I agree, its a great time to be buying audio gear.

[VirusForPrez]

This little dac is what made me realize that my other dacs sounded not so good !

[ZStrelok]

Would this act as a pre-amp or dac for powered speakers ?

[vinylmonster]

Thanks for this. I'm in Australia and was curious if you have any information about the SMSL AO300 released Sept. 2023? Has both USB and HDMI with front headphone jacks. There is no information about it on YouTube.

[marcoborghini]

Hi, is it possible to use both line out simultaneously? I need to connect front speakers in one and one active sub in the other. Thanks

[nimaj]

I really enjoy your reviews.
How would you compare the sound of SMSL m300 with the C200 that you were also enthousiastic about? Also, does the chip allow you to fine tune the volume at low volume as sabre dacs do?
Many thanks

[jhuneclarino]

Topping E30 II or this M300 SE ? I want to Purchase Topping but when I watch this review i want to consider this please advise😊

[XeonX__ASMR__METAL-experiments]

Hi!
Can you tell me please....

SMSL M300SE
Or
SMSL SU-1+ SMSL HO100
?
For headphones.

[SimpleKindOfLiving]

Great, information dense review! I ordered mine a couple of days ago and it should arrive soon. In this video and your written review you mentioned a couple of hard(er) to drive headphones that posed no problem in terms of power. Did you test these single ended or with a balanced cable? Also, do you have any recommendations for a headphone amp to pair this with should one want to upgrade down the line? It seems most balanced options start at 2 or 3 times the price of the M300se.

[amonamonny]

Thanks for the reviewed subbed!
Will it be good on gaming? I mainly use iems.

[MarsChan]

Thanks for the review, Does it remember the volume and input setting after the being off?

[JettoSaigon]

Does this DAC/AMP work well with the Hifiman HE400se o do I need anything more powerfull?

[abbeyg.]

Good unit and good review. Remote range is terrible.

[rushers]

If I want to listen to Apple Music, how can I connect it to my iPhone?

[simonzinc-trumpetharris]

'Transparent' is a word bandied about too often but actually means very little.

[beehypeand]

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[fluidcactus]

with new firmware v1.1 .. that sound become smooth, .. but mypersonal taste prefer old version