{"product_id":"smsl-pl200-t-mqa-cd-transport-with-p-a-s-s-servo-system-clock-input-and-i2s-aes-ebu-digital-outputs","title":"SMSL PL200T MQA-CD Transport with P.A.S.S. Servo System, Clock Input, and I2S AES\/EBU Digital Outputs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference CD Transport with Precision Clock Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMSL PL200 T is a dedicated MQA-CD transport engineered for the purest possible digital signal extraction and delivery. Unlike integrated CD players, the PL200 T contains no internal DAC and no analog output stage — it is built from the ground up as a reference-grade digital source, designed to feed an external DAC through I2S, AES\/EBU, coaxial, and optical outputs. With SMSL's self-developed P.A.S.S. servo system, a 44.1kHz word clock and 10MHz reference clock input, three selectable power supply modes, and full MQA-CD decoding, the PL200 T extracts every bit of information from the disc and delivers it with timing precision that transforms the performance of any downstream DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP.A.S.S. Servo System for Disc Reading Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMSL's proprietary P.A.S.S. (Precision Advanced Servo System) controls the CD mechanism with real-time feedback, actively compensating for disc eccentricity, surface imperfections, and mechanical vibration. The result is bit-perfect data recovery with dramatically reduced read errors and jitter — critical for a transport whose sole purpose is feeding an external converter with a pristine bitstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull MQA-CD and MQA Decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL200 T provides native MQA-CD support with full MQA decoding capability. When paired with an MQA-enabled DAC, the transport passes the unfolded high-resolution audio data through its digital outputs. For standard CDs, the transport provides bit-accurate 16-bit\/44.1kHz output — exactly as encoded on the disc, with no resampling or coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Digital Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel is purpose-built for flexibility in high-end digital systems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI2S (HDMI LVDS):\u003c\/strong\u003e For the highest-quality direct digital connection to compatible DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU (XLR):\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced 110-ohm professional digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial (RCA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-ohm SPDIF for wide compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical (TOSLINK):\u003c\/strong\u003e Galvanically isolated for noise-free connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Clock Input with Impedance Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision timing separates a great transport from a merely competent one. The PL200 T accepts both a 44.1kHz word clock and a 10MHz reference clock (standard or atomic), with selectable 50-ohm or 75-ohm input impedance matching. When synchronized to an external master clock, the PL200 T achieves timing accuracy that rivals dedicated studio-grade transports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Power Supply Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexibility extends to power delivery with three options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Input (5V\/1A):\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, dedicated power via the included adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Input (5V\/1A):\u003c\/strong\u003e Convenient power from any USB port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct mains connection for permanent installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB DAC Input for External Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond CD playback, the PL200 T features a USB input that accepts PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512 from a connected computer. This allows the PL200 T to serve as a digital hub, routing both CD and computer audio through its precision clock system to the selected digital output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully-Laminated IPS Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tempered glass IPS display with a newly developed user interface provides clear, legible playback information — track number, time, format, and clock status. The display is fully laminated for improved contrast and viewing angles, matching the premium build quality of the transport itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-Machined Aluminum Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PL200 T is housed in a chassis CNC-machined from a single block of aluminum, providing exceptional rigidity, vibration damping, and EMI shielding. Gold-plated digital output terminals ensure reliable, corrosion-resistant connections for years of critical listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated CD Transport (No Internal DAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServo System:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMSL P.A.S.S. 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