SMSL PS100 best budget USB DAC with HDMI ARC
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SMSL PS100 is a multifunctional audio converter from the company Foshan Shuang Mu San Lin Technology, which specializes in the development and production of high-quality audio devices. The PS100 is an ultra-compact and affordable device with various features and high specifications, designed to significantly enhance the sound quality of your TV, phone, or computer.
The multifunctional design of the PS100 supports various types of audio inputs, including Bluetooth, coaxial, optical, HDMI, and USB. This allows you to connect the device to different audio sources.
The PS100 is equipped with just one button, making it user-friendly even for those not well-versed in technology. A long press turns the device on and off, while a short press switches between inputs.
Now, let me provide more details about the audio inputs of the SMSL PS100. The device features a reversible audio channel via HDMI (ARC), allowing you to connect it to your TV's HDMI interface and output sound, through the PS100, with volume control from your TV remote.
Let’s try this feature with my TV.
It’s very convenient.
The PS100 also has a USB port, that can be used for connecting to a computer or smartphone, improving audio signal quality. The sampling frequency for USB, ranges from 44.1 to 48 kHz. It is compatible with Windows 7 to 11, Mac OS X 10.6 or newer versions, and Linux.
On the rear panel, you'll find optical and coaxial inputs for connecting CD players, TVs, or other signal sources. These inputs support audio signals up to 24-bit/192 kHz, ensuring hi-res audio playback.
The device has a dynamic range of 96 dB and a signal-to-noise ratio of 98 dB. For complete technical specifications, please refer to the link in the description.
The SMSL PS100 is equipped with an integrated ES9023 DAC chip, with jitter suppression. The ES9023 chip is a 24-bit stereo audio DAC with an integrated operational amplifier. Developed based on the industry-proven Sabre DAC technology, this chip combines excellent audio quality with low system cost and high performance, making it an ideal DAC for CD/DVD players, game consoles, digital TVs, and portable audio converters.
The PS100 also boasts a high-performance power supply system, ensuring excellent sound quality, even when powered solely via USB.
The audio converter comes in a compact and elegant black case, with dimensions of 105 mm in width, 22 mm in height, and 80 mm in depth. It weighs 90 grams.
In the package, you'll find the SMSL PS100 audio converter, HDMI and USB cables. The device is designed for connecting to active speakers or an amplifier.
I tested the SMSL PS100 with a Mission 778x amplifier connected to Klipsch RP 600M2 speakers. The signal source was a TV, connected via HDMI, and the test materials included content from Netflix and Tidal.
The SMSL PS100 audio converter, delivered remarkably clean and confident sound for its budget price range. I would rate the quality as full-fledged entry-level hi-fi. It provided excellent vocal articulation and a powerful, dynamic bass suitable for both movie watching and music listening. The clear handling of high frequencies, added volume and airiness to the sound. It offers astonishing audio quality for a $30 budget at the time of this review.
In summary, the SMSL PS100 is a compact and multifunctional audio device, that can significantly enhance the sound quality of your audio system. It truly stands out as the best DAC in its price category. SMSL supports various input types and boasts outstanding technical specifications, making it an excellent choice for audiophiles who value sound quality and ease of use. You can order the SMSL PS100, from the Aoshida - Audio store by following the link in the description. That's all for now; may the power of sound be with you. - Наука та технологія
I've even used a HDMI audio extractor, the HDMI input of the Ps100 doesn't work. Just received it today.
Wow! Very cool for the price! I have the SMSL SU-1 and love what it did for my system. How does it compare to the DAC in your Mission integrated amp? Great review! Thank you!!!
They sound on similar level
@@PremiumHIFIworldwow! This $30 DAC sounds similar to the mission’s DAC? That’s truly impressive!!!
how much of a difference is there between the SU1 and the PS100 sonically listening to 16bit audio @@PremiumHIFIworld
Would this support Dolby Digital if connected from a TV's HDMI eARC port to a stereo receiver? Thanks!
I doubt it, this isn't licensed by Dolby
I got one today, I am curious how it works and sounds, this weekend I connect it....
How is it?
I ordered SMSL PS100 I connected HDMI from my Sony Tv etc to the smsl input and the rca out cable to my Bose LS 650 but it didn’t work can you help me to fix this issue am I doing a wrong connection.?
If your TV has "eArc" but not "arc", it will not work
@@VladosBroCA when watching movies can you set the tv to pass through or you have to select PCM? cuz most cheep dacs cant handle all the codec and you have to select PCM on the tv
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. Have you tested if the volume control works?
Hello, I tested with my TV by HDMI Arc. I haven't info about CEC
@@PremiumHIFIchannel Thanks for the response. I bought it and the volume control indeed works with the TV remote. So CEC works in HDMI ARC. (Consumer Electronics Control)
I have to ask you someting if this connected to the TV with hdmi arc, can you control the volume through the remote of the tv?
@@micinum Yep. It does. I tried it. It even sounded good with my Yamaha HS5 studio monitors. However, I decided to return it because of a few reasons
1. The volume control via remote only happened in 7 or 8 point increments and 0 to 100 volume were only in steps of 7 or 8. This was a bit too coarse for subtle control.
2. There was some delay between our volume control inputs on the TV remote and the actual volume reducing.
3. When the TV goes into standby mode, the PS 100 also went into standby and we'd have to power cycle it for it to connect back.
Also I did not have sufficient mounting space for my Yamaha HS5 beside the TV. So I decided to return it and just shelled out for a Yamaha YAS 209!
I still loved the sound output from my HS5 monitors though.
If you don't mind a little fiddly volume control and the issue with power cycling, you can be sure that this is a very good solution to connecting your studio monitors to your TV at a very reasonable price. It just didn't work out for me as I expected though.
@@micinum Correct