SMSL stuff is typically audibly transparent so this is an amazing bargain for $30. The SU-1 at $80 is an amazing DAC. This one seems a step down from the SU-1 over USB but doubt I could actually hear that difference.
A couple of little spots of something like UHU tac sticky putty beneath the 100 should hold it down; yet it will easily come free when needed. Keeps the cables from manhandling the little DAC. It's what I use to keep my speaker secured on their stands.
Does this support CEC Volume Control (Consumer audio control) via HDMI ARC input? I need to use my Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors with my TV. My TV (Hisense 55U6G) supports CEC. But I'm not sure if SMSL PS-100 supports CEC to be able to control the output from the RCA jacks via TV's Remote Control. Can you please let me know.
My PS100 arrived the other day. I also happen to have the SU-1. These two dacs do NOT sound alike. I have to agree with the reviewer that the ps100 has an addictive quality to it's sound and I too have a hard time shutting it down after extended listening sessions. While the SU-1 has a more clinical sound which is more laid back, the PS100 is in your face with lots of bass and treble. I'm not insinuating that the SU-1 is not as good as the PS100 only that the sound is more engaging with the PS100. The SU-1 owns when it comes to reproducing background instruments with more clarity and detail than the PS100. All in all you can't go wrong with either one.
compare the SMSL su 1 and the sanskrit mk3 with that pile in the future. a lot of reviewers have crowned the smsl su-1 best dack under 100 prob under 150 one guy said that Topping E50 is a bit better than smsl su 1
Buy it on Amazon here. ps100
Thank you for posting this as I want one now. It is almost unbelievable how inexpensive DACs have improved so much over the last 5 years.
Couldn't agree more!
sure you dont want a $20.000 audionote dac with one input and far worse measurements? lol :P
SMSL stuff is typically audibly transparent so this is an amazing bargain for $30. The SU-1 at $80 is an amazing DAC. This one seems a step down from the SU-1 over USB but doubt I could actually hear that difference.
Smsl has been hot or miss with dacs. This one is special for some reason.
For around $100, I had great experience with Schiit. Good to know about this one as well. Thanks!
A couple of little spots of something like UHU tac sticky putty beneath the 100 should hold it down; yet it will easily come free when needed. Keeps the cables from manhandling the little DAC. It's what I use to keep my speaker secured on their stands.
I have it paired with a Schiit Heresy headphone amp I got on clearance. A great little combo for $90. 👍
Does this support CEC Volume Control (Consumer audio control) via HDMI ARC input? I need to use my Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors with my TV. My TV (Hisense 55U6G) supports CEC. But I'm not sure if SMSL PS-100 supports CEC to be able to control the output from the RCA jacks via TV's Remote Control. Can you please let me know.
@@mostwanted_007 yes it works with the tv volume control
@@ThriftShopReviews thank you for confirming!
@@ThriftShopReviews Thanks for taking the time to respond (y)
totally agree. have mine paired with fosi bt20 pro 48V . amazing value.
My PS100 arrived the other day. I also happen to have the SU-1. These two dacs do NOT sound alike. I have to agree with the reviewer that the ps100 has an addictive quality to it's sound and I too have a hard time shutting it down after extended listening sessions. While the SU-1 has a more clinical sound which is more laid back, the PS100 is in your face with lots of bass and treble. I'm not insinuating that the SU-1 is not as good as the PS100 only that the sound is more engaging with the PS100. The SU-1 owns when it comes to reproducing background instruments with more clarity and detail than the PS100. All in all you can't go wrong with either one.
How do you powered on? I don't have a PC. I want to connect it to my blu ray player which has a usb port. Will it work???
compare the SMSL su 1 and the sanskrit mk3 with that pile in the future. a lot of reviewers have crowned the smsl su-1 best dack under 100 prob under 150 one guy said that Topping E50 is a bit better than smsl su 1
Whatis this hand gesturing crap? Annoying