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SMSL PL200T – CD transport with USB DSD streaming support

08.03.2025 05:37 | ~1 minute read

SMSL presented the SMSL PL200T CD transport – the highlight of the model was the proprietary SMSL PASS Servo system, which ensures very accurate reading of information from optical media. The SMSL PL200T also has the ability to play MQA-CDs and a very interesting function of working as a digital transport - the device can be used as a digital interface with a USB-C input, supporting digital streams in PCM format with a resolution of up to 32 bit/768 kHz and in DSD format up to DSD512.

SMSL PL200T
SMSL PL200T. Image source - (c) SMSL PL200T

Another feature of the SMSL PL200T transport is the ability to connect an external clock generator to it. The transport can work both as input and output, and supports a clock frequency of 44.1 kHz and a standard clock frequency of 10 MHz.

SMSL PL200T
SMSL PL200T. Image source - (c) SMSL PL200T

The SMSL PL200T features gold-plated connectors and a tempered glass IPS display. The SMSL PL200T is available for a suggested retail price of $499.

SMSL PL200T
SMSL PL200T. Image source - (c) SMSL PL200T

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

CD / SACD players and transports — SMSL PL200T

  • Model name

    PL200T

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    N/A

  • SACD support

    Yes

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    75

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    50

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    200 x 42 x 175

  • Weight (kg)

    1.62

  • Official link

SMSL PL200T
SMSL PL200T. Image source - (c) SMSL PL200T

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