{"product_id":"smsl-pl200-mqa-cd-player-and-dac-with-akm-ak4499ex-chip-balanced-xlr-outputs-and-headphone-amplifier","title":"SMSL PL200 MQA-CD Player and DAC with AKM AK4499EX Chip, Balanced XLR Outputs, and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Modern CD Player with a Classic Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMSL PL200 is a high-end MQA-CD player and DAC that bridges the golden age of physical media with the performance expectations of modern audiophile systems. Built around AKM's flagship AK4499EX digital-to-analog converter chip, with a precision CD transport, fully-balanced XLR outputs, a dedicated 1000mW headphone amplifier, and a distinctive piano-key control interface, the PL200 delivers the tactile ritual of disc playback with the resolution, soundstage depth, and dynamic authority of a reference-grade digital source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship AKM AK4499EX D\/A Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the PL200 is the AKM AK4499EX, a flagship 32-bit DAC chip that sets new benchmarks in measured performance. With a THD+N of just 0.000068% (-123.5 dB, unweighted) and a signal-to-noise ratio of 132 dB through the balanced XLR outputs, the AK4499EX resolves the finest micro-detail, instrumental texture, and spatial cues embedded in your CD collection. Every disc you play — from early 1980s pressings to modern MQA-encoded masters — is rendered with the precision it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull MQA-CD Decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL200 provides full hardware MQA-CD decoding, unfolding high-resolution audio that has been folded into the standard 16-bit\/44.1kHz CD format. When you play an MQA-encoded disc, the PL200 reconstructs the original studio master with authenticated precision, delivering sound quality that far exceeds what the CD format was once thought capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision CD Transport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-quality CD mechanism with buffered read-ahead and advanced error correction ensures stable, jitter-free data extraction from every disc. The transport operates quietly and responds instantly to track changes, while the front-panel piano-key buttons provide a satisfying, tactile interface that makes operating the PL200 a genuine pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL200 features both balanced XLR outputs (132 dB SNR) and single-ended RCA outputs (127 dB SNR), allowing direct connection to power amplifiers, active speakers, or preamplifiers. Unlike many CD players that require an external DAC for high-quality analog output, the PL200's built-in AK4499EX stage delivers reference-level conversion without additional components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000mW Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated high-output headphone amplifier delivers 1000mW x 2 into 32-ohm loads, providing ample power for demanding full-size headphones. Whether you prefer the intimacy of private listening or need to monitor discs critically, the PL200's headphone output eliminates the need for a separate headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Input and Output Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond CD playback, the PL200 functions as a standalone DAC with USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs. This means you can connect a computer, streamer, or other digital source and benefit from the same AK4499EX conversion quality. Bluetooth connectivity adds wireless streaming convenience, making the PL200 a true multi-source audio hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Piano-Key Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a deliberate nod to the golden age of hi-fi, the PL200 features mechanical piano-key control buttons. But these are not merely decorative — each key incorporates modern switch technology for precise, satisfying operation that combines vintage tactile feedback with contemporary reliability. The bright, legible display completes a front-panel design that is both nostalgic and thoroughly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e AKM AK4499EX (Flagship 32-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.000068% (-123.5 dB, Unweighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR (XLR):\u003c\/strong\u003e 132 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR (RCA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 127 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range (XLR):\u003c\/strong\u003e 132 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range (RCA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 127 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000mW x 2 (32 Ohm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR (Balanced) \/ RCA (Single-Ended) \/ Headphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB \/ Optical \/ Coaxial \/ Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMQA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full MQA-CD Hardware Decoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 x 42 x 175 mm (7.87 x 1.6 x 6.8 in) (W x H x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 kg (3.74 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMSL PL200 MQA-CD Player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower 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