Introducing the SMSL PL200 T MQA-CD Transport CD Player - Now Available on Apos Audio

[Apos Audio]

Hi all,

Here's a new launch from SMSL we’re excited to share with the community. The S.M.S.L PL200 T is designed for those who demand precision in digital audio playback—a CD player with MQA full decoding, a self-developed P.A.S.S. servo system, and precision digital output. If your setup revolves around clean signal transmission, this one earns its keep.

Product highlights 

• Self-developed P.A.S.S. servo system for fast and precise disc reading
• Native support for MQA-CD and full MQA decoding
• Clock input supports 44.1kHz word clock and 10MHz standard/atomic clock
• Three power supply modes: DC, USB, and AC
• Multiple digital outputs: I²S, AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical
• Fully laminated IPS display with a newly developed UI
• Transparent acrylic CD lid for dust protection
• CNC-machined aluminum chassis with gold-plated connections

Specs

• Inputs
  • USB Audio/CD Player
  • Clock input: 44.1kHz or 10MHz, 50Ω or 75Ω impedance, square/sine wave
• Outputs
  • Optical
  • Coaxial
  • AES/EBU
  • I²S (PCM 44.1kHz–768kHz, DSD 2.8224MHz–22.5792MHz)
• USB compatibility
  • Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (Driver required)
  • macOS 10.6 and above, Android, iOS, Linux (Driverless)
• Performance
  • THD+N Ratio: 15.349742%
  • Jitter: 68.43 ps
  • Frequency: 6.37591 kHz
  • SINAD: 16.278 dB
• Power
  • Consumption: 15W
  • Standby Power: <0.5W
  • Dimensions & weight
  • Size: 7.87" x 1.65" x 6.89" (200 x 42 x 175mm)
  • Weight: 3.57lbs (1.62kg)

 

[chezzer]

How can a 16 bit 44.1 khz cd output DSD 2.8224MHz–22.5792MHz

 

[Metal-Fi]

Nice THD+N...

 

[purk]

How can a 16 bit 44.1 khz cd output DSD 2.8224MHz–22.5792MHz

Upsampling to DSD?

 

[idairyou]

Upsampling to DSD?

Looking at the marketing material the unit has a USB-C input. So, you load a bunch of DSD files on a USB SSD and the unit can read the drive and output DSD via I2s to your DAC of choice.

 

[guerillaw]

How can a 16 bit 44.1 khz cd output DSD 2.8224MHz–22.5792MHz

This is reference to the player’s DAC input function. Part of the appeal of this piece is that it only play CDs, but can be used as a DAC in the system.

 

[B52bgz]

Anybody seen a pic of the remote?

 

[adydula]

Just ordered one via the A in case of return.
Will report on how well this device works.

New Post due to double post silly rules!

It arrived today!
All is well except for one of the buttons that is used for going to the next track sticks.
Seems the tolerance on this push button assembly needs a little more love.

I sent the vendor a note via email at Amazon.
Waiting for a reply.
I can fix this myself easily but want the vendor to know and resolve.

Its working with i2s interface well.
The plexi-glass cover is sweet. The display is simple and nice as well.

Love the retro look.
The unit is solid and has nice silicon rubberized feet.
Running from a Holo Cyan 2 dac via the i2s interface.
Had a 2ft i2s cable made from Blue Jeans cable with their good FE cable with HDMI connectors
Very nice high quality cable.

Stay tuned on the "stuck" button
Alex

 

[sailor2022]

This is reference to the player’s DAC input function. Part of the appeal of this piece is that it only play CDs, but can be used as a DAC in the system.

Wrong. It does not function as a DAC but as a DDC or CD transport It only outputs DSD on the I2S out.

 

[B52bgz]

Stay tuned on the "stuck" button
Alex

What's the latest on the button (and did you fix it)? Thx

 

[adydula]

What's the latest on the button (and did you fix it)? Thx

The seller on A would exchange for a new unit.
I didnt want to deal with that.
So I took the unit apart and realigned the switch assembly and de-oxit the switches,
Working fine now.
IMO a quality control issue...could be a drop in shipping jarred the assembly.
Alex

 

[MindBreak]

The seller on A would exchange for a new unit.
I didnt want to deal with that.
So I took the unit apart and realigned the switch assembly and de-oxit the switches,
Working fine now.
IMO a quality control issue...could be a drop in shipping jarred the assembly.
Alex

Have you tried it with AES to your G2 yet? Curious how well it pairs with it via that connection.

 

[adydula]

Have you tried it with AES to your G2 yet? Curious how well it pairs with it via that connection.

Not yet.

I have always preferred i2s when its available as an option.
Stay tuned!

 

[Papadopoulus]

Im waiting the arrive of this unit, my old SACD Mcintosh 305 just died after several repairs. Have a doubt: the USB input appears to be only for power purpose, the rear photo of the unit is clear about it, but even the SMSL brochure told it can be used as a dac.
Anyone has used other power input than the AC?
With this transport i will use a Topping P50 lineal suply via USB after of course proof and compare it with the regular AC option. It will conected via I2S to a SMSL dac D400EX as the first choice by now.
Thanks in advance for your answer.

 

[sailor2022]

Im waiting the arrive of this unit, my old SACD Mcintosh 305 just died after several repairs. Have a doubt: the USB input appears to be only for power purpose, the rear photo of the unit is clear about it, but even the SMSL brochure told it can be used as a dac.
Anyone has used other power input than the AC?
With this transport i will use a Topping P50 lineal suply via USB after of course proof and compare it with the regular AC option. It will conected via I2S to a SMSL dac D400EX as the first choice by now.
Thanks in advance for your answer.

The USB can be used just for power or for the transport to be used as a DDC (you still need a DAC!). That is how I use it for the most part. I use the IEC connector for power.