is this the cheapest DAC with display?

[ToppingSMSL]

https://www.linsoul.com/products/smsl-b2

SMSL B2

SMSL B2 - Reviews

www.head-fi.org

 

[nads]

It ain’t a DAC.

It is a Bluetooth receiver.

 

[Al ears]

It ain’t a DAC.

It is a Bluetooth receiver.

It has a DAC.....

 

[daveh75]

It ain’t a DAC.

It is a Bluetooth receiver.

It is a DAC, the USB-C port isn't just for power, it's an audio input.

 

[ToppingSMSL]

Yeah, I dont get why the optical and coax are outputs, though. weird.

 

[Fandango Andy]

https://www.linsoul.com/products/smsl-b2

SMSL B2

SMSL B2 - Reviews

www.head-fi.org

As others have pointed out. It doesn't look like its primary use is as a DAC, its a Bluetooth receiver. Not sure how much use it would be as a DAC as the optical and coaxal are listed as outputs not inputs!

 

[Al ears]

As others have pointed out. It doesn't look like its primary use is as a DAC, its a Bluetooth receiver. Not sure how much use it would be as a DAC as the optical and coaxal are listed as outputs not inputs!

It clearly states it is a USB dac and that appears to be the only input

 

[daveh75]

It clearly states it is a USB dac and that appears to be the only input

Two technically, if you include Bluetooth

 

[Al ears]

Two technically, if you include Bluetooth

True,however I was referring to its physical sockets, as was the member to whom I was replying .....

 

[Revolutions]

I’m gonna go with Betteridge’s Law on this one.

 

[ToppingSMSL]

As others have pointed out. It doesn't look like its primary use is as a DAC, its a Bluetooth receiver. Not sure how much use it would be as a DAC as the optical and coaxal are listed as outputs not inputs!

Yeah, to me it's an odd thing. You can use it as a DAC I. A computer system though.

 

[Fandango Andy]

It clearly states it is a USB dac and that appears to be the only input

OK, I will rephrase to say: It has limited use as a DAC due to limited inputs.

You can only use the USB input with a source that is also providing power to the device.

I have to disagree that it "clearly states" it is a USB dac." In fact it seems to bend over backwards to avoid the title DAC. They call it "USB/Bluetooth Audio Receiver Converter" Even the paragraph that names the DAC chip avoids saying DAC instead going for "Superior Audio Decoding" and "Featuring Cirrus Logic's latest audio decoding chip"

 

[Gray]

When I bought a Khadas Toneboard DAC, a USB input was all I needed - and it's all quite a few people need - for a Raspberry Pi.
(Some now are using USB-only DACs with the Wiim Ultra).

Coax is a bonus on the Khadas, it can be an in or out:

 

[Al ears]

OK, I will rephrase to say: It has limited use as a DAC due to limited inputs.

You can only use the USB input with a source that is also providing power to the device.

I have to disagree that it "clearly states" it is a USB dac." In fact it seems to bend over backwards to avoid the title DAC. They call it "USB/Bluetooth Audio Receiver Converter" Even the paragraph that names the DAC chip avoids saying DAC instead going for "Superior Audio Decoding" and "Featuring Cirrus Logic's latest audio decoding chip"

If it's a convertor it has, obviously a DAC.
Sorry if I wasn't being clear enough regardless of what they state.
I would agree it has limited connection but it will operate as a DAC

 

[nads]

Has anyone looked at the picture?


Not much different to the back of a CDP yes you can send data and power via the usb so you have 2 inputs but to call it a DAC! You could even connect it to a DAC or use an internal DAC in your Amp.

I can see it being useful for some people but not as a DAC.

 

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All BT receivers have built in DAC otherwise they wouldn’t work.
BT transmits singal in digital format only.

 

[ToppingSMSL]

All BT receivers have built in DAC otherwise they wouldn’t work.
BT transmits singal in digital format only.

Yes correct. It can work as a normal DAC with USB input though.