SMSL RAWPro DAC 1 - Is It Time To Look @ SMSL Again?

After trying several SMSL products years ago and not being super impressed, I had kind of written them off as a brand that just didn’t jive with my taste. I reluctantly accepted when Apos asked if I wanted to try the new SMSL RAWPro DAC1 (mouthful), thinking maybe they’ve evolved. Man, I’m glad I did. This DAC sounds amazingly natural. Really good stuff here. I’ll be interested to try the companion headphone amp – I don’t think I’ve ever said that about SMSL.

Thanks to Apos for sending this unit out for review.

Links to products in the video (some affiliate):
SMSL RAWPro DAC 1: https://bit.ly/ayritaposrawprodac1
Soncoz SGD1: https://amzn.to/3DnaHpQ
SMSL Headphone Amp: https://bit.ly/ayritaposrawhd1


You can see my other main stereo / home theater equipment below.


Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.

Head-Fi: https://www.head-fi.org/
HifiGuides: https://forum.hifiguides.com/
Reddit:   / avexchange  
Hifi-shark: https://www.hifishark.com/
US AudioMart: https://www.usaudiomart.com/


Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):

7hz Saltones Zero: https://amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Kiwi Ears Cadenza: https://amzn.to/3Z1LcnT
Fav IEM: Blessing 3: Meze Alba: https://amzn.to/3BUphrh
Cheap Open-Gaming Headphone: AD700X: https://amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: https://amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: https://amzn.to/3b6aUiP

Quicksilver Headphone Amp: http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/...
JM Audio XTC Closed: https://www.jmaudioeditions.com/produ...
Gaming Headphone (wired): DT 900 Pro X: https://amzn.to/3Hkw1hj
Gaming Headphone Wireless: Audeze Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3KCwrlr
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: BTR7: https://bit.ly/ayritaposbtr7
Topping G5: ​​https://amzn.to/44hr43z
Budget Dongle: Dawn Pro: Moondrop Dawn Pro: https://bit.ly/ayritaposdawnpro
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Fiio K11 R2R: https://bit.ly/ayritaposk11r2r
Budget Friendly Clean/Linear DAC/Amp: Look for used JDS labs Element III
JDS Labs Element IV: https://jdslabs.com/product/element-iv/
Budget TWS: Soundcore Space A40: https://amzn.to/3KRAknx
Go to TWS: Airpods Pro 2: https://amzn.to/40aFtOI
Hifiman Edition XS: https://bit.ly/ayritaposeditionxs
Hifiman Ananda Nano: https://bit.ly/ayritaposanandanano
Hifiman Arya Organic: https://bit.ly/ayritaposaryaorg
Hifiman HE1000se: https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/h...

Main Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Soncoz SGD1: https://amzn.to/3DnaHpQ
FOSI ZA3 (2 in mono): https://amzn.to/3wJCSyQ
Sparkos Op-Amps: https://sparkoslabs.com/?sscid=41k8_p...
Emotiva T0+: https://emotiva.com/products/airmotiv...
Jamo C10 Sub: https://amzn.to/3xmdaRg
DIY 12” Passive Sub
Sub Amp: Aiyma A07: https://amzn.to/3YocZ0f

Upstairs:
Fosi ZD3: https://amzn.to/3PVuLW9
JBL306P MKII: https://amzn.to/3wsdCNR

Bedroom Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Acrylic BP50: https://amzn.to/3Efu3R3
Fosi HDA1:
Elac 4” Passive:https://amzn.to/3HEpkHN


Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: https://hartaudiocables.com/
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: https://amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: https://amzn.to/3S0x7CF

Recording Gear:
Canon EOS RP: https://amzn.to/42UuVms
RF 50mm: https://amzn.to/42AaWeG
DJI Action 4: https://amzn.to/40E58OR
DJI Mic Mini 2: https://amzn.to/4hBDFUA

Current Desktop Set Up:
Alesis Elevate 5 MKII: https://amzn.to/3TtU30h
JDS Labs Element III: https://bit.ly/ayritjdseliii
JM Audio XTC Closed: https://www.jmaudioeditions.com/produ...

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