S.M.S.L - D300

Desktop Bluetooth DAC

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Why S.M.S.L is Special

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Designed in China

Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.

Specialist

A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!


This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.


If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.

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Born in 2009

Why we love this DAC/Amp

Premium Economy

Sensible spending and class above in quality. 


This headphone or gear offers top-notch sound and performance without much impact on your pocket, promising a delightful experience that exceeds your expectations at an economical price point.


If you see a product marked as “💎 Premium Economy," it indicates that you're getting a high-quality audio product with exceptional sound clarity and reliable performance, all at a budget-friendly price.

Serious Audiophiles Only

Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.


If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.


If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.

Audiophile Community Favourite

This headphone or gear has a seal of approval from our audiophile community.


It is hit among the pickiest of audio enthusiasts. It comes with two thumbs up and is the community’s and one of our favourites.


If you see a product marked as “🦋 Audiophile Community Favourite”, you're in for a sonic treat with top-tier sound quality that will make your ears swoon and elevate your listening experience to new heights!

Incredibly Popular

Some things deserve all the attention.


This headphone or gear is a crowd favourite, winning over fans everywhere with its undeniable audio quality.


If you see products marked as “🥇 Incredibly Popular”, you’re opting for a tried-and-true choice that’s loved by many, ensuring you're getting something that’s proven to be awesome and widely acclaimed.

Our Team's Favourite

Cause after all, we are audiophiles first!


This headphone or gear has won the hearts of our team, standing out as a top pick among our gurus.


If you see products marked as “💙 Our Team’s Favourite”, you're choosing a product that’s been tested, loved, and enthusiastically recommended by our team, giving you confidence that it’s a standout choice!

Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

Enjoy the convenience of seamless wireless connectivity


This headphone or gear indicates that the product supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, freeing you from the tangles of cords and cables.


If you see products marked as “✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth”, enjoy the freedom to stream music, make calls, and more, all without being tethered to your device, giving you the flexibility to move around and multitask with ease.

Connect With Cable

This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.

Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.


If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.

Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.

Sampling Rate And Bit Depth

Ever wonder how those ones and zeros on your computer magically transform into the rich melodies that fill your room?


The secret lies in a tiny device called a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Think of it as a translator, taking the digital code of your music and meticulously sculpting it back into a smooth, analog wave that your speakers can understand. But just like a sculptor needs the right tools, achieving audio nirvana with a DAC depends on two key factors: sampling rate and bit depth.


Sampling Rate:

Imagine your favourite song as a complex rollercoaster track. The sampling rate refers to how often the DAC takes measurements of this digital track, measured in kHz (kilohertz) or thousands of times per second. A higher sampling rate, like 96 kHz, is like taking a ton of pictures of the track, capturing every twist and turn with incredible detail. Lower rates, like the standard 44.1 kHz used in CDs, are like taking snapshots at a theme park – fun, but you might miss some of the subtler details that make the ride truly exhilarating.


Bit Depth:

Now, think about the sculptor's tools. Bit depth refers to the precision of each measurement the DAC takes. Imagine the number of colours available to the sculptor. With higher bit depth (e.g., 24 bits compared to 16 bits), each measurement can capture a wider range of values. This allows the DAC to recreate subtler variations in the sound wave, resulting in richer and more nuanced audio. It's like having a broader colour palette for building a more detailed and lifelike sculpture of the sound.


The SMSL D300 is an excellent budget DAC with a super rare and flagship-grade ROHM chip. You can forget about any harshness, edginess, or high-frequency glare while listening to music on the D300.
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

EQUIPPED WITH ROHM DECODING CHIP AND XMOS USB INTERFACE

The SMSL D300 is a powerful DAC based on the high-end ROHM BD34301EV conversion chip. The team of engineers at SMSL have optimised the D300 to deliver the highest performance from the DAC chip achieving an ultra-low THD+N rating of as low as -116dB. It enables high-resolution signal decoding with ultimate precision and quality. SMSL has paired this flagship DAC chip with XMOS XU208, an 8-core USB processor that enables high-res 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 decoding with the device over the USB connection.

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STABLE PERFORMANCE WITH ULTRA-LOW JITTER CLOCK SYSTEM

The SMSL D300 has been embedded with an ultra-low jitter clock system that offers stable and artefact free audio. The D300 utilises a brand new CK-03 clock signal processing circuit. This circuit provides an ultra-low jitter for all the inputs including USB, Coaxial, Optical and Bluetooth. This effectively improves the output signal quality from the DAC bringing you close to true & pure sound output. Unlike many DACs, which reserve the best clocking for the USB input, the D300’s CK-03 clock processing circuit ensures ultra-low jitter across all inputs.

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HIGH-RESOLUTION BLUETOOTH 5.0 CONNECTIVITY WITH LDAC PLAYBACK

SMSL D300 features the latest Qualcomm Bluetooth Chip that enables Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for audio signal reception. With its Qualcomm receiver chip and antenna, the D300 can connect to your devices like a smartphone, for convenient remote streaming. The D300 supports all the latest wireless transmission codecs including LDAC, AptX HD, AptX, AAC, and SBC. LDAC transmission allows for high-resolution 24-Bit/96kHz streaming over wireless Bluetooth connection.
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MULTIPLE I/O CONNECTIVITY WITH GLASS DISPLAY AND REMOTE CONTROL

The SMSL D300 offers you a full plethora of input-output interfaces including USB, I2S, Coaxial, Bluetooth and Optical for the input signal and RCA & XLR analogue outputs. The output can be chosen as fixed volume (line-out) or variable volume (Pre-amp out) to suit multiple use cases. The D300 uses a gorgeous and durable tempered glass display panel that transmits more light than traditional display panels. You can control the D300 from up to 32 feet away using the included remote control. Adjust the volume, change the input selection or access submenus, all without having to touch the device.

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EMBEDDED WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED LOW-NOISE POWER SUPPLY

SMSL has designed a discrete component for the D300 that stabilises the power supply for the device. It provides noise-free operation, ensuring each component on the analogue and digital circuits receives sufficient power. It is optimised for better efficiency with lower power consumption. The SMSL D300 benefits from the shielding of its low noise power supply stage. This process allows to efficiently limit the interferences and noise for a pure and precise sound.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this S.M.S.L - D300 comes with a 1 Year warranty from S.M.S.L that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about S.M.S.L's warranty in India.

Unveiling Cutting-Edge Audio Technology

Established in 2009, Foshan ShuangMuSanLin Technology Co. Ltd. is based in Shenzhen, China. S.M.S.L specializes in audio equipment including DACs, stereo headphone amplifiers, and power amplifiers. With an in-house R&D, manufacturing, and marketing team, S.M.S.L has built an extensive sales network covering 33 cities in China. Additionally, S.M.S.L has developed strategic partnerships with several countries, including Japan, Britain, Germany, Portugal, and Singapore. Their products are exported to over 30 countries worldwide and have garnered high customer satisfaction.

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Audio-Sciencer

"It is refreshing to both see the refined look of SMSL desktop products in this DAC and use of a new option in DAC chip technology. Performance is excellent but shy of state of the art."

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Customer Reviews

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Ebenezer Jebaraj
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Very natural & accurate sounding DAC

This is one of the rare DACs with natural / organic sound, accurate sounding with all the details / nuances without any harshness or sibilance. I would consider this as the best DAC under 50K at the moment in the market.

Hey there, nothing makes us happier than knowing you loved your purchase, hope you had a comfortable shopping experience and thank you for the great review and ratings!

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John J (Ranchi)
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You cannot turn off the music!

Wow! What a DAC! I went with this DAC over SMSL SU-9U, SU-9U Pro, Topping E70 Velvet, E70. Of course, there was no way to listen to it before buying, so most of the reading was online, looking up YouTube, and help from Ian Pereira of HFZ.

I was looking for a DAC with the right amount of detail + warmth at the same time. Pairing it with a Rega Brio and Wharfedale Lintons, and boy I am truly impressed.

I listen to all kinds of songs, from Blues, Country, Pop, Jazz, 70s and 80s rock, some of the new stuff too! Close your eyes, and you can feel the artist/band in your room! It is that good!

It just makes you want to listen to the music - on and on. I am sure this is to do with the implementation of the flagship RoHM BD34301EKV chipset. If you like to listen to music - and looking for a very good DAC at this budget and beyond, buy it!

If you are looking just for impact from the first few notes of a song and impress your friends, maybe something else!

The chassis, some say (online) is a bit flimsy, but I find it fair enough - to keep the prices down. This DAC is a keeper!

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Sheikh Abdul Nadim (Guwahati)
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Outstanding product in a budget

I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to Headphone Zone for providing me with an excellent S.M.S.L D300 digital-to-analog converter (DAC). At Headphone Zone I found the right product that suited my needs and budget, moreover they deliver the DAC quite safely and with prompt.
Not only did they provide me with the product I was looking for, but you can also find valuable advice and guidance on how to get the most out of the device. Their level of customer service was outstanding.
The S.M.S.L D300 that I purchased from Headphone Zone has exceeded my expectations in terms of performance and build quality. The device has significantly improved the sound quality of my audio system, and I am thoroughly impressed with its capabilities.
I highly recommend Headphone Zone to anyone looking for high-quality audio equipment and exceptional customer service. Thank you again to the team at Headphone Zone for providing me with an outstanding product and an excellent buying experience. Keep up the good work!! I am coming for more…

Hey Sheikh Abdul, Thank you so much for the positive feedback! It means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you are loving our products and services.

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sumant sharma (Delhi)
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SMSL D300

I bought the dac more for the service rather than the dac.

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Rajesh kumar (Palakkad)
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Very good dac this price range

Hey Rajesh, thank you so much for the awesome review!