The superior small desktop DAC

With Bluetooth 5.0, PCM 32-bit/768kHz playback, and a remote control, the SMSL SU-6 is a small desktop amp with superior performance.

High-end DAC chip

The SMSL SU-6 features an ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip. This is a 32-bit, stereo D/A converter designed for audiophile-grade applications.

Qualcomm Bluetooth chip

A Qualcomm Bluetooth chip supports LDAC 24bit/96kHz, aptX, aptX HD, SBC, and AAc.

2nd generation XMOS chip

A 2nd generation XMOS chip supports DoP256, native DSD512, and PCM 32-bit/768kHz.

High performance indicators

The SU-6 boasts a THD+N of 0.0001%, dynamic range of 125dB, and an SNR of 125dB.

Product highlights

• ES9038Q2M DAC chip
• 4x high-end dual OPA1612 op amps
• Bluetooth 5.0
• 2nd-generation XMOS chip
• DSD64 (DoP)
• PCM 32bit/768kHz
• LDAC 24bit/96kHz 
• Remote control

Specs

• Inputs: USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth
• Output: RCA
• THD+N: 0.0001% (-120dB)
• Dynamic range: 125dB
• SNR: 125dB
• Output impedance: <10Ω
• USB transmission: asynchronization 
• USB compatibility: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Mac OSX, Linux
• Max bit depth: 32bit (USB), 24bit (optical/coaxial)
• Max sampling rate
• USB: PCM 768kHz, DSD 22.5792MHz
• Optical/coaxial: PCM 192kHz, DSD64 (DoP) 
• Bluetooth specifications: BT 5.0 (supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD)
• Power consumption: 5W
• Standby power: <0.5W
• Size: 5.5 x 4.1 x 1.1” (140 x 105 x 28mm)
• Weight: 0.77lbs (0.35kg)

What’s included

• SMSL SU-6 DAC
• Power cord

What pairs well

SMSL SH-6 Desktop Amplifier

Featured reviews

"This is better than anything you could have gotten five years ago, anywhere, at any price point. I don’t know where we’ll be in five years, but as of now, this is becoming benchmark stuff." -Z Reviews