SMSL Launches PL100 CD Player with CS43131 DAC Chipset and Coaxial/Optical Digital Output

In recent times, we have seen many established HiFi audio brands venturing into the CD Player realm and releasing some really solid contenders. We have even got some portable options like the Moondrop DiscDream2 series, Shanling EC-Mini, etc. Today, we are excited to bring you a new desktop-grade CD Player with a built-in Hi-Res DAC chipset, let’s welcome the SMSL PL100. As a brand, SMSL has a huge collection of HiFi desktop gear. This includes dedicated DACs, Headphone amplifiers, Speaker amplifiers, etc. We can say, SMSL has extensive experience in designing successful desktop audio gear. The new PL100 packs professionally designed audio circuitry. It provides exceptional sound quality with CD playback support. Level up your CD collection with the all-new SMSL PL100.

The SMSL PL100 is launched officially for $105.99, you can check out more details and information here. It is available in two color options, Silver and Black. The PL100 looks absolutely amazing in both color variants.

SMSL PL100 has a built-in DAC chipset featuring CS43131 high-performance DAC. It is a 32-bit DAC that is widely known for its crisp high-resolution audio signal processing and efficient performance promising clean output with high SNR, DNR, and ultra-low THD+N performance. SMSL PL100 also has dedicated Coaxial and Optical digital output support. On its own, SMSL PL100 doesn’t support MQA signal processing, but you can use MQA-CD and take digital output through the Coaxial or Optical port and use MQA decoding through a different DAC in your chain. Even if it’s not for MQA, you can still use DACs in your chain with Coaxial or Optical connections.

SMSL has treated the PL100 with a dedicated Low-Jitter 2nd-generation PLL Circuitry. It is designed with premium-quality audio components that ensure smooth sound signal processing by effectively reducing the Audio Clock Jitter.

SMSL PL100 has analog line-out support as well. It features RCA single-ended line-out, you can use it with active speakers, headphone amplifiers, or power amplifiers in your chain. We also have a 3.5mm headphone output with the PL100, it has an output rating of 60 mW at 32Ω impedance load. It would be good for your IEMs allowing you to enjoy your CD collection with your favorite set of IEMs. SMSL has designed the PL100 with exquisite craftsmanship. The CD Player has an all-aluminium frame. It has retro-style physical media control keys on the front side and a small display screen as well. This screen shows active playback status like Track number and time. SMSL has treated the PL100 with high-quality gold-plated connectors for input and output functions.

With the recent development in the CD Player market, SMSL PL100 is a good entry point. It brings noticeable features like Coax and Optical digital output, RCA Analog output, exquisite build quality, and all these features are combined together in a pocket-friendly package. When most of the newly launched CD Players are around $200 and above, the SMSL PL100 is priced competitively at just $105.99, this is a great price which will entice both beginner as well as serious audiophiles. You can check out more details about the SMSL PL100 here.