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Apos SMSL-200 Ensemble
Note: Looking to pair a set of headphones, IEMs, or another piece of gear? Click the “Request a Headphone Pairing” button to chat with our Support Team, get suggestions, and save even more.
Apos Ensembles are equipment bundles that have been specially curated by our team of audio professionals. Just as an ensemble refers to a group of musicians playing together, each of our ensembles is a coordinated group of equipment that we’ve brought together to form a superior listening experience.
Meet the SMSL-200 Ensemble
The stars of the SMSL-200 Ensemble are the SMSL M200 DAC and the SMSL SP200 headphone amp, a Bluetooth-receptive duo that delivers up to 32-bit music with total transparency. A Fanmusic C003 RCA cable brings them together with pure-copper clarity.
Accompanying them is one of seven pairs of headphones. Although any of these headphones will prove an excellent complement to the ensemble, they represent different price points and sound signatures, so we invite you to explore their product pages for more information.
The SMSL-200 Ensemble includes
DAC: SMSL M200 DAC
Headphone Amp: SMSL SP200 THX AAA-888 Headphone Amp
Interconnect: Fanmusic C003 RCA cable to connect the DAC and Amp
Pair a Headphone For More Savings
Below, you’ll find a list of headphones we recommend for the SMSL SU-9 Ensemble. Although any of these headphones will prove an excellent complement to the ensemble, they represent different price points and sound signatures, so we invite you to explore their product pages for more information.
We will of course pair any headphone, IEM, or piece of equipment in our store with the Ensemble. All you have to do is click the “Request a Headphone Pairing” button above to speak to our Support Team and see how much you’ll save.
Our headphone recommendations
Spec Summary
Note: For full specs, please visit the individual product pages.
SMSL M200 DAC
Inputs: USB, Coaxial, Optical, Bluetooth
Outputs: RCA, Balanced XLR
SNR (A-WTD): 125dB
THD+N (UN-WTD): -116dB, 0.00015%
Sampling Rate:
USB: 44.1 - 768kHz (DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512)
Optical/Coaxial: 32 - 192kHz
UAT: 24bit/192kHz @ 1200kbps (-1200kbps/900kbps/600kbps)
LDAC: 24bit/96kHz @ 990kbps (-990kbps/660kbps/330kbps)
aptX-HD: 24bit/48kHz @ 576kbps
aptX: 16bit/44.1kHz @ 352kbps
SBC: 16bit/44.1kHz @ 328kbps
AAC: 16bit/44.1kHz @ 320kbps
SMSL SP200 THX AAA-888 Headphone Amp
Output Power:
6W x 2 (16ohm)
3W x 2 (32ohm)
440mW x 2 (300ohm)
220mW x 2 (600ohm)
SNR: 130dB, A-Weighted
Output Noise: 2.8uV, A-Weighted
THD+N: -122dB, 0.00007% (1kHz, 32ohm)
THD+N: -117dB, 0.00013% (20 - 20kHz, 32ohm, -3dB)
THD: -125dB, 0.00006% (1kHz, 16ohm, -3dB)
Output Impedance: Near 0Ω
Frequency Response: 0.1Hz - 500kHz(-3dB)
Fanmusic C003 Cable
Material: Black gold-plated ROTONE RF2C-BG male plug, two-core braided audio cable L-2E5AT of CANARE
Core DC resistance: 6.2Ω/100m
Insulation voltage: 500V AC * 1 minute
Conductor insulation layer: XLPE polyethylene
Shielding: Tinned copper twisted and high-density aluminum foil
Shell material: Soft PVC/Neoprene composite
Wire length: 25cm (excluding plug)
Contact: Brass
Contact plating: Gold
Dan Clark Audio Æon 2
Efficiency: 92dB
Impedance: 13ohms
Cable: Detachable 2m premium dual-entry cable with 1/4" termination
Weight: 340g
QUAD ERA-1 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Impedance: 20 ohms
Sensitivity: 94db/mW
Frequency Response Range: 10 Hz - 40 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: ≤0.2% (1kHz,100dB)
Related Input Power: 100mW
Weight: 420g (without cable)
HIFIMAN Arya
Type: Open Back
Driver: Planar Magnetic
Frequency Response: 8Hz-65kHz
Impedance: 35Ω
Sensitivity: 90dB
Cable: 1.5m Crystalline Copper Cable
Weight: 14.3oz (404g)
HIFIMAN Sundara
Frequency Response: 6Hz - 75kHz
Impedance: 37 ohms
Sensitivity: 94db
Weight: 13.1oz (372g)
Cable Length: 1.5m
Headphone Connectors: 3.5mm
HIFIMAN Ananda
Type: Open-back
Driver: Planar Magnetic
Frequency Response: 8Hz-55KHz
Impedance: 25Ω
Sensitivity: 103dB
Weight: 14.7oz (399g)
Includes: 1.5m cable (3.5mm), 3m cable (6.35mm)
Audeze LCD-2 Open Back
Type: Over-ear, open-back
Driver: Planar Magnetic
Frequency response: 10 - 50,000Hz
Impedance: 70Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
Weight: 1.31lbs (595g) (Rosewood), 1.27lbs (580g) (Shedua/Bamboo)
Audeze LCD-X
Type: Over-ear, open-back
Driver: Planar Magnetic
Frequency response: 10 - 50,000Hz
Impedance: 20Ω
Sensitivity: 103 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
Weight: 1.39lbs (635g)