SMSL C200 Pro ESS ES9039Q2M Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier

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• ESS ES9039Q2M flagship DAC chip with 129 dB dynamic range (TRS)

• XMOS XU-316 3rd-gen USB processor with PCM 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512

• 3W x 2 headphone output into 16 Ohm with 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm outputs

• Four TI OPA1612A operational amplifiers with THD+N as low as 0.000069%

• TRS balanced and RCA line outputs for power amplifier and active speaker connection

• Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC 24-bit/96kHz, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC

• Full MQA decoding including MQA-CD across USB, optical, and coaxial inputs

• Built-in power supply with full-function remote control, compact 510g chassis

ESS ES9039Q2M Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier with 3W Output

The SMSL C200 Pro is a compact yet powerful desktop DAC and headphone amplifier built around the ESS ES9039Q2M flagship DAC chip and the 3rd-generation XMOS XU-316 USB processor. With four OPA1612A operational amplifiers, a balanced 4.4mm headphone output delivering up to 3 watts per channel into 16-ohm loads, a 6.35mm single-ended output, TRS balanced and RCA line outputs, Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC, full MQA decoding including MQA-CD, and a built-in power supply that eliminates external adapters, the C200 Pro delivers reference-measured performance with 129 dB dynamic range and THD+N as low as 0.000069% in a 510-gram desktop chassis.

ESS ES9039Q2M with 129 dB Dynamic Range

The ES9039Q2M is ESS Technology's latest flagship 32-bit DAC chip, achieving a dynamic range exceeding 130 dB and THD+N as low as -126 dB. Paired with the XMOS XU-316 USB processor supporting PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz and native DSD512, the C200 Pro decodes every format with bit-perfect accuracy and full MQA expansion including MQA-CD playback.

3W x 2 Headphone Amplifier with 4.4mm Balanced Output

The integrated headphone amplifier delivers substantial power across all impedance ranges: 3 watts per channel into 16 ohms, 1.5 watts into 32 ohms, 350 mW into 150 ohms, 170 mW into 300 ohms, and 85 mW into 600 ohms. A +9.5 dB gain stage provides the voltage swing required for high-impedance dynamic headphones. Both 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended headphone outputs are provided.

TRS Balanced and RCA Line Outputs

In addition to headphone outputs, the C200 Pro provides TRS balanced and RCA single-ended line outputs for connection to power amplifiers and active speakers. Line output THD+N is an astonishingly low 0.000069% (-123.5 dB), while headphone output THD+N is 0.00009% (-120 dB).

Four OPA1612A Operational Amplifiers

The analog stage employs four Texas Instruments OPA1612A dual operational amplifiers, among the lowest-noise audio op-amps available. Combined with SMSL's self-developed low-noise power supply featuring multiple independent analog regulation circuits, the C200 Pro delivers a clean, dynamic presentation with exceptional channel separation.

Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC and aptX HD

Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.1 supports LDAC at 24-bit/96 kHz, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs for high-resolution wireless streaming. An external antenna ensures stable reception.

Full MQA Decoding with MQA-CD Support

USB, optical, and coaxial inputs support full MQA expansion decoding, including MQA-CD. Stream TIDAL Masters or play MQA-encoded CDs and the C200 Pro reconstructs the original studio master with authenticated precision.

Built-In Power Supply and Remote Control

An integrated power supply eliminates external adapters, reducing cable clutter and electromagnetic interference. The included full-function remote controls power, volume, input selection, and output mode. The compact chassis measures just 139 x 32 x 147.5 mm and weighs only 510 grams.

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