Performance is TOP quality both in USB and Optical I have not tried the coaxial output...
I bought this for home use to my Harmon Kardon amp it is amazing quality don`t buy the over priced DAC`s this will make the difference you are looking for.
This is pure and simple less chance of noise from LCD screens and other knobs or buttons.
When using optical you need to power the DAC from the USB C port.
Not sure about Coaxial port.
USB C port works in Windows 11 just plug into your computer and it gets power and plays your audio all from that port.
The web site stating it works with android, they should state Tablets only as it will not work with cellphones unless you have external power supply using USB C Splitter, Dual USB C Headphone and Charger Adapter,2-in-1
The single end to the dac, Then you will need the Fosi Audio DS1 supplied USB C cable to connect the splitter to your cell I've tried other quality 6inch usbc cable but it will not connect to cellphone only works with shorter cable that came with fosi ds1 dac. I even tried a smaller adapter with no cable just USB C males ends and still it will not work only the Fosi Audio DS1 cable will work...
Another warning is you have no volume control when using your cellphone so you need to have it playing through something with volume control.... I know this as I used a RCA to AUX cable to use it with headphones so only full volume that way !!!
I contacted SMSL customer support on Facebook requesting firmware to be updated but they are not helpful at all very ignorant. I just found the actual link for customer service on there web site and requested a firmware update..
Without the splitter and external power supply your cell will state what is below.
The SMSL web site states it works with android but when I plug the USB C from my Galaxy A52 without external power supply the screen states very clearly quote :
Android system
High Power USB device connected
Cannot access to this device. Connected device needs external power supply.
I also bought the Fosi Audio DS1 USB-C DAC for my cellphone it is also very high quality don`t waste your money on more expensive portable DAC`s both DAC`s will impress.
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The design, in its simplicity, delivers great sound; one mention is the output is really high, 2.0 volts; in my configuration I used a passive volume control to control the output. The AKM chip delivers really clean and detailed sounds; excellent. For the package's great value and reasonable price.
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Blackleopard75Reviewed in Spain on April 14, 2025
Calidad a un precio inmejorable
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Después de un tiempo buscando información sobre Dac's encontré este y que gran suerte! Con una pequeña inversión optienes un Dac que ofrece una calidad de sonido que soprende por lo pequeño que es el aparatito, eso sí muy bien construido y decodifica la senyal digital y la transforma a analógica por salidas rca a tu amplificador, previo, receptor AV etc. Actualizando y dando una calidad de sonido increíble, con una nitidez y claridad matices sorprendente superando a otros 2 o 3 veces más caros, con un coste inferior pero no en calidad de sonido i acabados.Blackleopard75Calidad a un precio inmejorable
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Sí buscas un Dac sin tener que invertir mucho dinero pero con una calidad que sorprende este es tu Dac, no lo dudes. Tu música en streaming mejorará gratamente y solo desde tu smartphone, tablet, pc, eso sí que dispongan de transmisión de archivos de audio a través del Puerto usb-c, yo utilizo un Xioami Mi 9TPro y funciona perfectamente ya que envía audio y alimentación al Dac sin ningún problema, también tengo un Poco X3y perfecto pero tengo un Xiaomi Redmi note 11s y no lo puedo usar hasta el momento, no tengo ni idea porque no alimenta este Dac yo uso la entrada usb-c del Dac, que también es Puerto de alimentación de este para darle alimentación eléctrica tienes que usar un cargador de móvil, yo en mi caso cuando no lo uso a través de mi smartphone como no tengo toma de corriente eléctrica cercana uso una Powerbank y no me da ningún problema funciona perfectamente. También lo puedes usar a través de sus entradas digitales coaxial o óptica como Dac externo de un CD, DVD, streamer mejorando su calidad de sonido, yo lo he conectado con la entrada coaxial con mí CD Pioneer PDR-W839 Multi-CD Changer / CD Recorder y la mejora es notable, igualando a mi CD de referéncia dedicado el Marantz cd-48.
En conclusión, por el coste que tiene y la calidad que ofrece no tengo dudas que es una gran compra este Dac, es pequeño pero matón.
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