SMSL SU-9 MQA 32 bit/768 kHz Bluetooth Audio DAC

The SMSL SU-9 is a new desktop pure DAC featuring an ESS SABRE9038Pro chipset, with BT5.0 UAT and MQA capability.

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Highlights

• Latest Bluetooth Codecs including LDAC, AptX, AptXHD, AAC, SBC, it also interestingly includes an even higher codec, UAT
• Single TOTL ES9038PRO DAC chipset version
• True balanced DAC around the ES9038PRO chipset
• Equipped with ES9311 regulator power supply
• MQA rendering capabilities
• Ultra-low phase noise and optimized clock processing circuits to achieve ultra-low clock jitter
• Package includes: a SU-9, remote, USB cable, a power cable, Bluetooth antenna, manual.

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Product Details

SMSL SU-9 DAC ES9038Pro USB XMOS Bluetooth 5.0 MQA 32bit 768kHz DSD512

Successor of the SU-8, the SMSL SU-9 takes up the excellent base of the SU-8 while bringing significant improvements to improve its sound performance. This new version of the DAC also offers support for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) files, guaranteeing faithful reproduction, as close as possible to studio recording. On the conversion chip side is the excellent and proven DAC ESS ES9038Pro, which supports high-resolution files up to 32bit 768kHz PCM and up to DSD512. The ergonomics of the device have also been reviewed. The front panel now features a rotary knob that allows you to navigate through the menus, adjust the volume level, select a source or turn the device on and off. The color screen has been greatly enlarged for improved navigation and readability. The connections remain unchanged and therefore as complete as ever. We find Toslink Optics, Coaxial and USB (XMOS) in input and unbalanced RCA as well as balanced XLR in output. However, a novelty appears here as well, with the support of Bluetooth 5.0 transmission. Particularly convenient, it is possible to broadcast your music remotely, directly from a smartphone. The SU-9's careful and well-thought-out internal design allows it to unveil a precise, rich and dynamic sound reproduction.

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MQA Support

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) files offer the same quality as when the song is recorded in the studio, resulting in much lower distortion, a wider sound stage, and richer, more accurate playback.

The MQA uses a treatment called "musical origami". This makes this high-resolution file easy to manage in order to make it compatible with all audio playback services and devices. This process consists of 3 steps.

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Bluetooth UAT Reception

The SMSL SU-9 allows a Bluetooth reception, particularly practical to broadcast music from your phone. It also supports all available transmission codecs, including high-resolution protocols such as LDAC, aptX, aptX-HD, XBC and AAC. It is also compatible with the UAT (Ultra Audio Transmission) format, allowing high-quality reception at 24bit 192kHz.

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Specifications

Product type: DAC

DAC Chip: ESS ES9038Pro

USB Interface: XMOS

Digital reception: cgip ESS ES9311

Input: USB/Optical/Coaxial/Bluetooth 

Output:RCA/XLR

THD+N:0.00009%(-121dB)

Dynamic range:XLR 130dB

RCA 123dB

SNR:130dB

Output impedance:XLR 207Ω

RCA 142Ω

USB transmission:Asynchronization

USB compatibility:Windows 7+,Mac OSX,Linux

Bit depth: USB 1bit,16-32bit

Optical/Coaxial 1bit,16-24bit

Sampling rate: USB PCM 44.1-768kHz

DSD 2.8224-22.5792MHZ

Optical/Coaxial PCM 44.1-192kHZ

DSD dsd64(DoP)

Article number SU-9

Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 (LDAC, AptX, AptXHD, AAC, SBC, UAT)

Codec support MQA DSD512 PCM

Processing resolution & sample rate > 32-bit / 768 kHz (USB) > 24-bit / 192 kHz (TOSLINK, COAX) DSD64

Power requirements 100 - 240 VAC

Power consumption 5 watts

Standby power consumption < 0.5 watts

Remote control Ye

s Dimensions 187,5 x 154 x 40 mm

Weight 790 gr.

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What’s In The Box

1x SMSL SU-9

1x Remote control

1x USB cable

1x Power cable