SMSL R3 CS43131 Gaming DAC & Headphone Amplifier

Features:-

>Professional Gaming DAC & Headphone Amplifier.

>High-Performance CS43131 32-Bit DAC.

>Built-in DSP Processor with High-Resolution Decoding Support.

>Supports 32-Bit/384kHz PCM Decoding.

>Hardware-Level 10-Band EQ with Independent Physical Faders.

>Integrated 48V Microphone Preamp with Dedicated Volume Control.

>Highly-Precise Left-Right VU Meters.

>Premium Build Quality with Aluminium Alloy Chassis.

>Dual Headphone Outputs(3.5mm+4.4mm).

>Optical & USB Digital Input Options.

>Dual USB Modes(UAC1.1 &UAC2.0).

>Clean & Precise Output with Low THD+N and High SNR.

>Compact & Durable Desktop-Grade Design.

SMSL presents the all-new R3, a highly versatile gaming DAC and headphone amplifier crafted to elevate your desktop audio and esports experience. Powered by a high-performance CS43131 DAC chipset and a built-in DSP processor, the SMSL R3 helps you unlock clearer, more engaging sound for competitive gaming, voice comms, and high-fidelity music playback. It serves as a comprehensive desktop hub, featuring hardware-level 10-band EQ with physical fader controls, alongside an integrated 48V microphone preamp to ensure your team communication is crystal clear. Supporting high-resolution 32-bit/384kHz audio decoding and equipped with both 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, the R3 is more than just a gaming accessory, it is a premium audio decoder that takes you directly into the battlefield. Wrapped in a premium aluminium alloy chassis with retro-inspired real-time VU meters, the SMSL R3 is an ideal desktop companion that merges interactive physical controls with top-tier Hi-Res sound reproduction!!

High-Performance CS43131 DAC Chipset:-

SMSL has engineered the R3 with a high-performance CS43131 DAC chipset paired with an advanced internal DSP processor. This meticulously crafted circuit layout drastically enhances your desktop audio performance, delivering a dynamic, clean, and artifact-free sound signature. It supports high-resolution USB audio signal processing up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM. With its professionally designed architecture, the R3 ensures exceptional sound quality with an ultra-low THD+N of 0.00045% and a high dynamic range, letting you focus entirely on the pure essence of your games, movies, and music.

10-Band Hardware EQ with Physical Faders:-

For gamers and audiophiles who love to tweak their sound, the SMSL R3 features a robust hardware-level 10-band EQ. Unlike software-based equalizers, the R3 puts the control directly at your fingertips with 10 independent physical sliding faders right on the top panel. Users can precisely customize their sound profile across ten different frequency bands to match their exact preferences, whether that means boosting footsteps in a competitive shooter or refining vocal presence for your music library. A dedicated EQ mode switch allows you to toggle your custom settings on the fly.

Integrated 48V Mic Preamp for Clear Communication:-

Always be firmly connected to your teammates with the SMSL R3. It features an integrated 48V microphone preamp paired with a dedicated 3.5mm mic input and a physical microphone volume fader. This setup provides strong, clean gain for your microphone, allowing for pristine, broadcast-quality voice communication with your team. A dedicated 48V phantom power switch is also included, making it incredibly easy to use demanding microphones directly from your desktop.

Dual Headphone Output Options & Flexible Connectivity:-

To guarantee a seamless user experience, the SMSL R3 is equipped with versatile input and output options. It features both a standard 3.5mm single-ended headphone jack and a 4.4mm balanced headphone output, effortlessly driving a wide variety of in-ear monitors and gaming headsets. On the digital input side, it provides USB Type-C and Optical inputs, allowing you to connect it to PCs, smartphones, and consoles. It even includes an auxiliary power input port to provide an enhanced power reserve for incredibly stable operation.

Premium Build Quality with Attractive VU Meters:-

Borrowing the concept of high-end desktop audio gear, the SMSL R3 packs its advanced circuitry into a premium, full aluminium alloy chassis. This robust housing provides excellent shielding performance to drastically reduce background noise and electromagnetic interference that might ruin the experience for the users. To add a beautiful visual flair to your gaming setup, the front panel features high-precision independent left and right VU meters (Spectrum Visual Indicators) for real-time visual audio level monitoring.