S.M.S.L SU-9 DAC has dropped at SHENZHENAUDIO store timely, with ES9038PRO chip and MQA supported
Oct 3, 2020 at 10:25 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 162
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S.M.S.L SU-9 MQA Full Decoder ES9038PRO DAC XMOS DSD512 PCM768kHz/32Bit Bluetooth 5.0 UAT APTX-HD USB Balanced Decoder

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It has been past a long period since SU-8 was launched. Recently, on Sept 30th, SMSL released the upgraded version, SU-9.

It's priced $439.99 with the pre-order channel opened, and it will be dispatched after ending a vacation (on Oct 9th). Different from SU-8, the previous generation, the overall design of SU-9 is more fashionable, not only greatly improves other parameters, but also adds the most popular MQA format at present. What’s worthing, It adapts the ES9038PRO decoding chip, the top flagship performance of ESS Technology, supports Bluetooth 5.0 transmission as well.


Of course, we also invited several reviewers to give an objective and fair review of this product for you guys reference before purchasing, and thank you for your attention and discussion.

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Here some paraments come out:
Features:
Support MQA decoding;
The top product D/A chip ES9038PRO from ESS Technology;
The high-performance power supply chip ES9311, the noise of ES9311 is as low as 1uVrms, to drive ES9038PRO to the limit;
XMOS XU-208, true 32bit USB processing, supports DoP and Native DSD, and natively decoding up to DSD512 and PCM 32bit/768kHz;
Ultra-low phase noise and optimized clock processing circuit are used to achieve ultra-low clock jitter;
All inputs support DSD, including coaxial and optical (DoP64);
Use tempered glass display panel for higher light transmission and longer service life;
Built-in shielded, low-noise power processing while improving power efficiency, lower power consumption;
Specially designed discrete component linear regulated power supply and multiple low-noise regulated power supplies to provide low-noise power for analog circuits.
High-quality gold-plated input and output jacks;
3pcs high-end dual op-amps OPA1612 and lots of audio fever components are used;
1.9 inch TFT LCD display;
JAS Hi-Res certification;
Equipped with remote control and full-function remote control.

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Finally, let's know about SU-9 in all directions as follows:
Front view:
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From the back:
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The size and accessories:
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Oct 5, 2020 at 3:45 PM Post #2 of 162
so when does the tour start?
 
Oct 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM Post #3 of 162
What Amp is recommended from SMSL to this DAC? Hopefully one that looks good cosmetically with it as well as audio synergy.

Why add Bluetooth to such a Audiophile product. Surely that causes some interference.
 
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Oct 5, 2020 at 4:36 PM Post #4 of 162
What Amp is recommended from SMSL to this DAC? Hopefully one that looks good cosmetically with it as well as audio synergy.

Why add Bluetooth to such a Audiophile product. Surely that causes some interference.

If it's implemented correctly it would be switched off when not in use. More features are welcome.
 
Oct 5, 2020 at 7:51 PM Post #8 of 162
Too bad this isn't priced more towards the SU-8
 

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