[carlcamper]

Announcement:
https://www.facebook.com/S.M.S.LOff...5xLjLrmky2sDdiQxRhz5Farc4V37Bo1sL8bADW4hLXS9l

Product Link:
https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/795.html

Product Pages:
https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-D-6-AK4493s-Bluetooth-Balanced/dp/B0B46F4L3K/
https://apos.audio/products/smsl-d-6
https://shenzhenaudio.com/collectio...khz-32-bit-dsd512-decoder-with-remote-control
https://hifigo.com/products/smsl-d-6-d6

Reviews:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/smsl-d-6-dac-review.36235/


It's the first dedicated DAC to use the newest AK4493S / AK4493SEQ chip.


Spec-wise, it looks comparable to the recently launched SMSL DO100, but at a lower price point. I've ordered one, and will be comparing it to my ESS ES9038Q2M based DAC. Can't wait!

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

I'm looking forward to hearing a review.

 

[carlcamper]

Directly comparing the Topping D10 Balanced vs the SMSL D-6 DACs on a Topping A90 Discrete amp, I find the D6 just a touch warmer, which suits my Audeze LCD-XC 2021. This is all subjective of course, so YMMV.

 

[AnalogEuphoria]

Are AKM back in the game now then?

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

I have a Modius in my Schiit collection that has one AK4493. What's the advantage of having two?

 

[Zeka]

Are AKM back in the game now then?

https://www.akm.com/us/en/products/audio/audio-dac/

 

[carlcamper]

I have a Modius in my Schiit collection that has one AK4493. What's the advantage of having two?

2 for fully balanced DACs to ensure signal isolation and separate power.

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

2 for fully balanced DACs to ensure signal isolation and separate power.

I remember having CD decks in the days of yore with two DACs. I liked the Yamaha players fron the 90's, the Natural Sound time. I had a CDX-920 with two Burr-Brown chips.

 

[carlcamper]

ASR Review: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/smsl-d-6-dac-review.36235/

 

[crabdog]

Here's my SMSL D-6 review. It's a tasty little unit - not much to look at but it sounds great.

 

[carlcamper]

Here's my SMSL D-6 review. It's a tasty little unit - not much to look at but it sounds great.

Thanks for sharing! Do you get the slight clicks from usb when audio is inactive for a while and when active again?

 

[Zeka]

Do you get the slight clicks from usb when audio is inactive for a while and when active again?

Is that click heard in the device itself or is it heard on the speakers.

 

[carlcamper]

Is that click heard in the device itself or is it heard on the speakers.

They are heard on the balanced output for me (Topping A90 Discrete headphone amplifier)

 

[crabdog]

Thanks for sharing! Do you get the slight clicks from usb when audio is inactive for a while and when active again?

I haven't experienced any clicks with mine. Seems to be setup-dependent or luck of the draw!

 

[zachtan]

do it support dop via coax? Thanks