{"product_id":"smsl-c200-pro-dac-desktop-headphone-amplifier-mqa-cd","title":"SMSL C200 Pro DAC Desktop Headphone Amplifier | MQA-CD","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eSMSL C200 Pro DAC \u0026amp; Desktop Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your listening experience with the \u003cstrong\u003eSMSL C200 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium desktop DAC and headphone amplifier engineered for audiophiles who demand the highest fidelity from their music. Powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eXMOS XU-316\u003c\/strong\u003e USB controller and the \u003cstrong\u003eESS ES9039Q2M\u003c\/strong\u003e flagship DAC chip, the C200 Pro delivers an exceptionally clean, detailed, and dynamic audio output that brings every track to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Audio Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the C200 Pro is the ESS ES9039Q2M — one of the most advanced DAC chips available — paired with the XMOS XU-316 for rock-solid USB audio transmission. 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