SMSL DSD Hi-Res AUDIO M8A User manual

Shenzhen ShuangMuSanLin Electronics Co., Ltd.
M8A

Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place-away from direct
sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, or cold.
Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot,
and do not locate this unit in an environment with high humidity ( i.e. a room
with a humidiÞer) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause
an electrical shock, Þre, damage to this unit, or personal injury.
Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit or this
unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing.
On the top of this unit, do NOT place:
-Other components, as they may cause damage or discoloration on the
surface of this unit.
-Burning objects (i.e. candles) , as they may cause Þre , damage to this unit ,
or personal injury.
-Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause
electrical shock to the user or damage to this unit.
-Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain , etc. in order
not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it
may cause Þre, damage to this unit, or personal injury.
Do not use force on switches, knobs, and/or cords.
When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the AC plug;
do not pull the cord.
Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the Þnish .
Use a clean, dry cloth.
Only the voltage speciÞed on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a
higher voltage than speciÞed is dangerous and may cause Þre , damage to
this unit, or personal injury. SMSL will not be held responsible for any damage
resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that speciÞed.
Do not attempt to modify or Þx this unit. Contact qualiÞed SMSL service personnel
when anyservice is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reason.
When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. when going
on vacation), disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet.
Before moving this unit, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.
Be sure to use the AC adaptor supplied with this unit. Using an AC adaptor
other than the one provided may cause Þre or damage to this unit.
Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the power cable can be reached easily.
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Safety Notes
To assure the best performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
Warning
The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with
bared ßexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
Note

Features
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SpeciÞcation
Input jacks: USB/optical/coaxial
Output jacks: RCA Stereo
THD+N: 0.0003%
Dynamic range: 125dB
SNR: 117dB
USB transmission: asynchronization
Bit depth: USB 16bit/24bit/32bit/1bit
Optical/coaxial
16bit/24bit
Sampling rate: USB
Optical/coaxial
4 4 . 1 k H z / 4 8 k H z / 8 8 . 2 k H z / 9 6 k H z /
176.4kHz/192kHz/352.8kHz/384kHz/
7 0 5 . 6 k H z / 7 6 8 k H z / 2 . 8 2 2 4 M H z /
5.6448MHz/11.2896MHz/22.5792MHz
44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz/176.4kHz/
192kHz
Using the 2nd gerneration of XMOS USB audio solution Xcore200
Xu208, PCM sampling rate support up to 768K and DSD512,
Driver is exclusively customized and support native DSD,which
is very advanced in audio range.
ES9028Q2M as DAC chip from ESS Technology USA.
Ultra-low jitter asynchronous design and using ultra-low phase
noise crystal as audio clock.
Audiophile powering design by couples of ultra-low noise LDO
for the best performance.
Mostly using audiophile resistor and capacitor specialized for
audio products.
Humanized operation,sound style and digital Þlter can be set by
yourself.
High precision CNC aluminum housing.
Note: Please visit http://www.smsl-audio.com to download M8A driver.

Press to power on/off
Press and hold button to make screen
saver function on/off
Display
Press to switch input source
Press and hold button to switch Þlter
USB jack
Optical jack
Coaxial jack
Right channel ouput
Left channel output
Power jack
Parts Name
Display
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D E F GH I
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USB MINI
44.1kHz
Input source indicators
Sampling rate indicators
Filtering mode indicators
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying th e appliance.
Safe use only in the non-
tropical climate conditions.
Safe use only under
elevation 2000m.

1.The term of service
Shenzhen SuangMuSanLin Electronics Co.,LTD promise good
quality products. If product is defective unit by normal use within
7 days after purchasing. The customer can chose to return or
repair warranty (does not affect the secondary sales after they
can return ). Faulty for free within one year warranty normal use.
2.Date of purchase is in accordance with invoice date or receipt
date is uesd by seller,on line shopping can cut trade shots.
3.Following situation can not enjoy'Three Guarantees'service:
All damages by human factors, including use it under non-normal
working environment the and not follow manual in structions.
User privately disassemble, modiÞcation, maintenance;
Use non-designated or approved accessories cause damage;
QC warranty stickers damage on cabinet;
Can not provide avalid purchasing prove;
Not belong to SMSL products.
4.How to warranty
This terms only suitable for China mainland, other region please
refer to the policy of the local sales agents and national.
Warranty terms
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Shenzhen Shuangmusanlin Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address: 8th Floor B6 Building JunFeng Industrial Park ,
Fuyong town BaoAn District Shenzhen China, ,
Tel: [phone]
http://www.smsl-audio.com/
Factory Reset:
Connect the power wire when pressing the power button, until screen
shows logo.