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SMSL N100
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The N100 is a network streamer from SMSL, a Chinese manufacturer known for delivering competitive measured performance at accessible prices. The N100 brings SMSL's value-focused engineering philosophy to network-based digital audio streaming in a compact chassis.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches DSD256, with PCM support up to 768kHz - comprehensive format support for an accessible streamer. At a compact 200 x 34 x 175mm and just 0.88kg, the N100 maintains a remarkably slim, lightweight footprint.
Sound and use context
Expect dependable network streaming performance reflecting SMSL's broader reputation for delivering competitive specifications at accessible pricing, well below what many established boutique brands charge for comparable format support.
Pairing
The N100 requires a separate DAC or amplifier with digital input to complete a system, functioning specifically as a network transport rather than an all-in-one streaming DAC.
Alternatives
SMSL's broader streaming and DAC catalogue, including models with built-in conversion, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a more consolidated all-in-one solution rather than this transport-focused approach. Recommended overall for buyers seeking accessible network streaming to pair with an existing DAC.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches DSD256, with PCM support up to 768kHz - comprehensive format support for an accessible streamer. At a compact 200 x 34 x 175mm and just 0.88kg, the N100 maintains a remarkably slim, lightweight footprint.
Sound and use context
Expect dependable network streaming performance reflecting SMSL's broader reputation for delivering competitive specifications at accessible pricing, well below what many established boutique brands charge for comparable format support.
Pairing
The N100 requires a separate DAC or amplifier with digital input to complete a system, functioning specifically as a network transport rather than an all-in-one streaming DAC.
Alternatives
SMSL's broader streaming and DAC catalogue, including models with built-in conversion, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a more consolidated all-in-one solution rather than this transport-focused approach. Recommended overall for buyers seeking accessible network streaming to pair with an existing DAC.
Specifications
Model name
N100
Has internal DAC
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 768 and DSD256
DSP processing
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
200 x 34 x 175
Weight (kg)
0.88
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