SMSL DO200 MKII DAC Audio Science Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL DO200 MKII stereo USB DAC.
Not much to complain about here as it fits the latest design of SMSL line. I like the clarity of the LCD and large volume indicator. Back panel is a you expect:
Standard SMSL remote control is provided.
SMSL DO200 MKII Measurements
Let’s start with our usual dashboard with XLR output:
Superbly low noise and distortion lands the unit in our 20 best DACs tested as far as sum of distortion and noise:
RCA output is nearly as good:
Performance is noise limited as is the case with all DACs in this tier:
What noise there is, is very low:
And well below threshold of audibility (assuming 120 dBSPL playback).
Linearity is perfect:
Jitter is almost as perfect:
IMD distortion is well under control:
Multitone tone test shows extremely low intermodulation distortion:
Unlike some other DACs, there are only three filters to choose from:
As noted I would go with the default Fast Linear.
I was a bit surprised to see higher than expected noise level in our wideband test:
Quick look at the spectrum shows that it is due to noise shaping:
Actual harmonic distortion is under -130 dB which is superb. So not a concern.
Conclusions
Another superb offering from SMSL in the “mid-price” category of DACs. Don’t know what else needs to be said!
I am happy to recommend the SMSL DO200 MKII.
