SMSL SU-1 DAC Review, Wunderkind DAC!

SMSL SU-1 DAC ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: 80 USD (May, 2023)

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Pros: Stereo Image & Pretty Much Everything.
Cons: Slight Digital Noise Between The Tracks with Laptop Source.

(All Rating is based on price and performance)

Associated Equipments,
PS Audio AC5 Power Cable: NA

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[ChiDave]

After 2 months of problems, frustration and troubleshooting with my Pontus 2, I was offered and accepted a refund and returned it. I bought an SU-1 two days ago as I wanted something cheap to keep me listening while I researched and bought a suitable replacement DAC.

As I took it out of the box, my girlfriend laughed and said it looked like a toy. I had to agree but I hooked it up and played a song we are both very familiar with. After the track finished she turned and again laughed saying she could not hear a difference between it and the Pontus.

We listened to more familiar songs over the next hour and I had to agree it sounds impossibly close. There is slightly less bass on the SU-1 but the balance across the frequencies is better and a touch clearer. There is not much in it though and in a blind A/B test I doubt I could tell them apart.

We keep looking at this tiny little box, powered by a spare phone charger I had and am amazed how it can sound so good. It has made me question everything I thought I knew about hifi.

The SU-1 has to be the biggest hifi bargain I have ever bought.

[青山徳一]

I immediately purchased SU-1 and tested it myself.
As you explained, it is incredibly dynamic and delicate from this small body, and the grain of the sound and the spread of the sound are truly wonderful. I don't need an expensive DAC anymore. It's been a long time since I've been this excited. I'm really glad I purchased it.

[walterloewenberg]

Based on your tip, I bought the SMSL SU-1. What can I say, the little thing plays brilliantly. Thank you for featuring the SMSL SU-1 on your channel.

[russelhaxby]

Thanks, Tharbamar.
Your comments on the coax performance got me to look at this DAC. Bought one, hooked it up to the coax out on my CD player. Sounds great.

[scooter]

I put most of my resources towards vinyl listening but have many CD. I also haven't updated my DAC in a while. I decided to try the SU 1 on your recommendation and the price is so low. I have to say you nailed it! It might be a little light on the bottom end but hey, it was 80 bucks and it sounds great! I'm listening to CDs again. Thank you so much for this review!

[ronaldweed]

DAC, I know nothing about, but will purchase anyway. Time to learn. Awesome share

[mikhailvolkov]

Шикарный обзор, а в конце просто невероятная композиция! Процветая вашему каналу!

[andrenunes]

My dac will be arriving today.Your recommendation on the Mogami 3104 was spot on.Added it to my system with fantastic neutral detailed results.

[CharlesSeraphDrums]

I just got the D12 which is essentially the same as the SU-1 plus screen minus digital inputs and it does all I need for everything audio. Amazing implementation.

[kobush]

This dac is truly a giant killer and even it sounds better than my turntable

[AdiMaco]

Finally a real giant killer!!! Well done and congratulations SMSL!

[rciacocca]

Can wait mine... I'll have it tomorrow. Thank you for the review..

[kenrickhadley]

I must say that you really give very intelligent break down of product. Although i have viewed other reviews of this DAC i wanted to hear your thoughts before making a decision. I already have the Pontus 2, but i wanted something small that would not take up to much space and render better sound at for a laptop or smaller devices. Thanks for being there as someone who gives straight and honest opinions.

[adaboyz]

I bought this Dac and put it in the garage paired with the SMSL A0100 amplifier connected to some Polk T15s. Love the inputs for the tv and cd player. It sounds great.

[Tharbamar]

SU-1 DAC is best in price to sound quality than so called many high end DACs 😅
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[tog]

Great review, thanks! Just ordered one 👍

[seanb]

Thank you friend I ordered using your link.

[markovlasic]

great to see that your interconnect cables are 3 times price than SMSLsu1

[RoyFJ]

This DAC beats all the expectations and this one surpasses my Sanskrit Mk-II over HS7 and NS1000 speakers played back on Yamaha PC2002m and MX-1 amp, truly the best value surprise around.

[ehong]

I tested su-1 against SMSL C100, which had the same AKM chip. It was no contest. I returned the c100.