SMSL SU-10 is active now with MQA-CD supported
Sep 9, 2022 at 4:34 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 108
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SMSL has always released many excellent products that have been catching more eyes of music lovers, this time, a new SMSL member drops into their SU series, the SU-10, which owns spectacular indexes at US$899.99. Follow our guidelines for details!
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Inside the SU-10 uses dual high-end flagship ES9038PRO D/A chips from ESS company, which apply for 16 channels, achieving ultra-low distortion! With the cooperation of CK-03, rebuilding the clock management of ES9038PRO, keeping it working in an accurate clock, and making full use of the performance of the ES9038PRO chip! Besides, it’s equipped with a total of 21pcs OPA1612 OP-AMP.

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The USB controller on the SU-10 is the 3rd generation XMOS XU316, a true 32Bit USB solution with capability offering up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz decoding, ensuring a stable and optimized input digital signal. It also supports DoP and Native DSD. In terms of Bluetooth, it utilizes the latest chip to support LDAC, APTX/HD, SBC, and AAC.
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With help of the high-performance power supply system, the power supply noise is as low as 1uVrms. Two sets of linear power supplies are supplied to the digital and analog unit respectively. With multiple low-noise regulated power supplies, provide the SU-10 with a stable, reliable, efficient, and low-noise power supply system.
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Other than that, SU-10 provides up to 7 kinds of filters, giving variable sound timbre, suitable for the majority of users, such as Fast Linear, Slow Linear, Fast Minimum, Slow Minimum, Apodizing, Fast Hybrid, and Brick.
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The SU-10 is made of a solid block of precise CNC milled aluminum alloy, and it comes in popular black. The outer finishing is anodized and chamfered to bring a delicate, smooth finish and reliable durability.

In the front of the SU-10 is the large screen to display fully, the higher light transmittance highlights simplicity and beauty, and equipped with a completely fitted tempered glass durable display panel.

In the rear, It comes with the XLR balanced output and RCA output, as well as the rich input interfaces, such as the USB, COAX, Optical, I2S, and AES inputs to respect your choice.
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Last but not least, waiting for your listening experience, and more information, please head over to the detailed page, live chat with us, or email support@shenzhenaudio.com, as always, we love to provide any service for you.
 
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Sep 9, 2022 at 11:33 AM Post #5 of 108
Why are they even using those instead of a SMPS?
Better reliability since it is less complex than SMPS. Some say linear power supplies are better, but lots of manufacturers moved away from it since they increase price a lot and need isolation for less noise, all hasle for no audibal gain some say...
The fact that SMSL priced this so low consider amount of quality parts is incredible.
I would say this could be the biggest value in hi fi.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 2:53 PM Post #6 of 108
How is the QC with SMSL. Better than Topping?
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 5:13 PM Post #8 of 108
Is there any plan to release these level DAC with AK4499 chips? (Two pcs inside)
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SMSL has always released many excellent products that have been catching more eyes of music lovers, this time, a new SMSL member drops into their SU series, the SU-10, which owns spectacular indexes at US$899.99. Follow our guidelines for details!
未标题-1.jpg

Inside the SU-10 are dual high-end flagship ES9038PRO D/A chips from ESS company, which apply for 16 channels, achieving an ultra-low distortion! With the cooperation of CK-03, rebuilding the clock management of ES9038PRO, keeping it working in an accurate clock, and making full use of the performance of the ES9038PRO chip! Besides, it’s equipped with a total of 21pcs OPA1612 OP-AMP.

未标题-1=.jpg

The USB controller on the SU-10 is the 3rd generation XMOS XU316, a true 32Bit USB solution with capability offering up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz decoding, ensuring a stable and optimized input digital signal. It also supports DoP and Native DSD. In terms of Bluetooth, it utilizes the latest chip to support LDAC, APTX/HD, SBC, and AAC.
DSC00401.jpg

With help of the high-performance power supply system, the power supply noise is as low as 1uVrms. Two sets of linear power supplies are supplied to the digital and analog unit respectively. With multiple low-noise regulated power supplies, provide the SU-10 with a stable, reliable, efficient, and low-noise power supply system.
DSC00431.jpg


Other than that, SU-10 provides up to 7 kinds of filters, giving variable sound timbre, suitable for the majority of users, such as Fast Linear, Slow Linear, Fast Minimum, Slow Minimum, Apodizing, Fast Hybrid, and Brick.
SU-10详情_05.jpg

The SU-10 is made of a solid block of precise CNC milled aluminum alloy, and it comes in popular black. The outer finishing is anodized and chamfered to bring a delicate, smooth finish and reliable durability.

In the front of the SU-10 is the large screen to display fully, the higher light transmittance highlights simplicity and beauty, and equipped with a completely fitted tempered glass durable display panel.

In the rear, It comes with the XLR balanced output and RCA output, as well as the rich input interfaces, such as the USB, COAX, Optical, I2S, and AES inputs to respect your choice.
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Last but not least, waiting for your listening experience, and more information, please head over to the detailed page, live chat with us, or email support@shenzhenaudio.com, as always, we love to provide any service for you.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 5:47 PM Post #13 of 108
I'm taking about the same... No differences at all. I know almost all DACs from both manufacturers deeply inside :wink:
Cmon man you gotta be joking? Compare this against D90le and you can easily see that this have much more expensive power supply, better clock, 2 sabre chips, better op amps? better feet.
Just overall higher quality excecution.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 5:49 PM Post #14 of 108
Cmon man you gotta be joking? Compare this against D90le and you can easily see that this have much more expensive power supply, better clock, 2 sabre chips, better op amps? better feet.
Just overall higher quality excecution.
I meant the previous models like Topping D90 Series and SMSL M400...
Those are more or less same level inside in used parts point of view.
(Sometimes the Topping was better - for example D90 MQA vs. M400)

Let's see what will be the next step from Topping side as "answer device" to this new SMSL unit :wink:
 
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Sep 9, 2022 at 10:23 PM Post #15 of 108
Sounds like a winner for the $$$ for sure but when we get some reliable reviews - I like the design seems promising
 

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