Cheap Stack Champions! \\ SMSL DO100 & HO100

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15:20 Love Switches
18:26 Single Ended Discovery
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[ZReviews]

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[Jon-nzdm]

The DO100 makes the Topping E50 irrelevant. You get the same features and don't have to get TRS interconnects. And you spend less money. Neither have a "sound" so DO100 wins.

[ryandacus]

I would love to see you review the SMSL D300 DAC with the new ROHM DAC chip in it. Not many people have reviewed this DAC yet.

[xzocmri]

Hej Zeos, big thank's for your content!

I have a question. I'm looking for a good quality Bluetooth (200-250 EURO) DAC, that can improve the sound of my Edifier e25 HD speakers connected to my SONY TV via audio 1.5mm audio input.
I like this little speakers very much by the way and they mix up well with the integrated TV speakers.
But the drawback is that the voices coming out are sounding a little bit unclear and I can not regulate / reduce any Bass, as there is to much of it.

Do you have any ideas maybe ?
Thank's in Advance

[sav]

The Topping DX5 is priced a little high because it is built for MQA. That feature always cost a minimum $50 extra and $100 extra in some products. Whether it is worth the extra is up to you.

[sim]

I'm specially interested in the output options of the DO100 to use it in a Zone A or Zone B speaker setup.
Are the outputs options: RCA, XLR, RCA+XLR ? If yes, how do you change the output ? I don't see anything in the manual...

[thomasfischer]

I use the DO100 with a BBE sonic maximizer through XLR for my TV and studio monitors.

[mooseroom]

how does this compare to something like the schiit magni/modi stack?

[GaryHuntPianoman]

I do not use head phones. I have the SMSL DO100 . how can i connect the highest quality from computer to DAC and then to my 2 XLR powered speakers . I will be connecting a computer usb into my DAC with usb-c to Dac and a WiiM Mini streamer .not sure of the best way to connect everything together... Is there any other way to connect from my computer because my puter does not connect optical or toslink or coaxle . I was told usb is not quality audio cable and I do not want Bluetooth ...I want the best possible signal to my powered speakers .

[Scrufboy]

I just got the Do100 today, however, I have also just purchased the Magni Heresy and a Loki mini+.

This however will feed my modified A07 and A3001 speaker and subwoofer amps.

If I understand correctly, I max the DO100 volume to 99 and then just control the volume for my headphones and entire stack from the Magni?

Is the HO100 something I should consider? Or am I good to go with the Heresy?

[adrianr]

I am looking at getting the AO100 to power some passive speakers on my workstation. Is there a benefit to match the full stack with a DO100 and HO100 or should I just do K7 with AO100?

[zach]

Do you think that Ohm walshs would be a decent pick for a home theatre system? Quite a large room, maybe 15-20 feet wide by around 30 long, couch about 15 feet away from where speakers would be.

[davdidit]

How does the DO100 compare to the Topping DX3 pro+? I will ruining a Dac into a Aiyima AO7 to JBL Stage 530 for home theater and stereo in a small living room.

[regiiment]

Can't seem to find these in the UK. Any ideas? Found a French website that has them, but not in stock. Is it hard to get in general right now?

[ranilp]

Am sorry but really need an answer does the IFI Nano have enough power to run the HIFIMAN-HE400i ?

[mike_nba]

i was sleepy before the video and then i slept so easy, while watching this

[Messi-btrg]

between smsl do100 and topping dx5 is there much difference in sound quality?
is it worth it for me to upgrade do100 to dx5 ?

[GaryHuntPianoman]

Love your channel !!! I do not use headphones but i like earth shaking bass .Would the DO100 fit well with xlr to my Mackie xlr and can i connect to rca with a sub and would i do a crossover on my subwoofer ?

[carminedesanto]

I’ve gone way way back with Z’s advice on what’s good and worth your money and your time.
Drop Grace (balanced) DAC, 789, 604 amps HD650’s, Moondrop, IKKO and a bunch more IEM’s and bunch of odds and ends .
Latest recommendation purchased was the IFI Go Blue and Crin’s Midnight.
I haven’t been steered wrong after all this time.
My favorite is still the May DAC review 🔥
Back to this ..I’m happy with what I’ve got and if someone was to ask me for where to start..I’d send them here.
Once again thank you for the entertaining reviews.☕️🥓

[corndog]

Is this stack an upgrade to the SU/SH-6?