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SMSL M400 Bluetooth DAC

SMSL M400 Bluetooth DAC

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SMSL’s newest line of digital-to-audio converters delivers next-generation audio decoding across a wide range of inputs. Leading the way is the flagship M400 DAC, which features AKM’s top-of-the-line AK4499EQ DAC chip for best-in-class audio quality Read More

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M0zarkid
0
Dec 6, 2022
Has anyone else tried the BlueTooth functionality of the M400? The unit I have connects but won't produce any output. There are no firmware updates. Thoughts?
btav
0
Jan 7, 2023
M0zarkidI experience the same issue could you find a solution?
M0zarkid
0
Jan 8, 2023
btavNo solution found. Drop was kind enough to offer a refund and provided a return shipment form. Considering the Topping E70.
tedhersh
40
Sep 5, 2022
I recently bought a Sony ubp x800m2 Blu-ray and SACD player. The only problem is it doesn’t have RCA outputs. It does have an HDMI audio only output. Would this DAC allow me to use an HDMI cable from the SACD audio out into the I2S input? Would that allow me to play 2 channel SACD’s on my 2 channel system?
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tedhersh
40
Sep 7, 2022
The coax out on all Blu-ray players is limited to PCM, so that defeats the purpose of the SACD function. SACD is only output through HDMI. That’s why I’m wondering about the I2S. I think those audio extractors only work with PCM too, but I’m not sure. I know there is a way to carry SACD over HDMI into I2S, just not sure if this DAC does it.
tedhershI2S and HDMI are not cross compatible, totally different transfer protocol. The only things they have in common is the connector (although I2S comes in other forms) and both are a form of digital connection. Most Denon/Marantz receivers (top half of their line) have supported SACD playback over HDMI for the last several model years. Beyond that you need a DAC with an HDMI input (like a Bryston BDA-3) or try to make a break out box work. Be careful with breakout boxes, beyond the Geerfab D.B.O.B. it will be a crapshoot on what formats the others support over I2S. The issue with I2S in general is there is no pinout standard, guaranteeing a breakout box and a DAC will work together is again... a crapshoot.
Admrl
15
Jul 24, 2020
what is the price?
Darvantus
9
Jun 3, 2022
AdmrlNow available, price listed
shoaibexpert
85
Jun 19, 2020
Dont buy it just yet. There WILL BE SOME FAULTS IN IT. Just look for the previous top models from SMSL...the SU8 and the M500. Just read forums for them. Both their initial released stocks were faulty and they had to release V2s for both models with HW changes. This mean people who bought it in say the first year or so were stuck with faulty pieces with no solutions. That with sub standard customer support from SMSL makes other brands like Topping (D90 with same specs) a much safer buy!
Offramp
79
Nov 26, 2020
YellowBeeYeah that review has me rethinking buying the Denafrips Pontus. Thomas and Stereo did a good review that caused a rethink. I think I can nab this DAC at $700 and free shipping tomorrow.
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Dmac6419
194
Jun 17, 2020
It's good DAC,best bang for your buck,better than all that boutique out there.
InvisibleInk
118
Jun 17, 2020
I wish I could stream to it from my phone via bluetooth.
Paradoxx
12
Jun 17, 2020
InvisibleInkIn case you're not sarcastic, yes.
verifonix
1181
Jun 18, 2020
InvisibleInkYou can ;P
RayF
22218
Jun 16, 2020
So not really a clock-radio after all?
verifonix
1181
Jun 16, 2020
Literally the same price manufacturer direct, with instant shipping from various worldwide warehouses https://hifi-express.com/products/smsl-m400-mqa-ak4499-dac-pre-order-discount?variant=34413851082909 ...
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Brian8383
Jul 7, 2022
verifonixIt's $150 more now from them.
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