Compact CD player with a Cirrus Logic CS43198 converter, RCA line output and optical and coaxial digital outputs, so it can also be used as a transport. Headphones connect on the front through 3.5mm and 4.4mm sockets. Laminated IPS display and full function remote. Brand new, boxed, full manufacturer warranty. The SMSL PL150 is a compact CD player with its own converter, digital outputs and a headphone stage. It suits anyone who still buys discs and wants a tidy, modern player for a desk, a study or a second system, without giving up the option of feeding an external converter later. This is brand new stock, supplied boxed with the full manufacturer warranty by Dreamcrest Audio as an authorised SMSL dealer. What it does The PL150 reads the disc and converts it using a Cirrus Logic CS43198 chip, sending the result to an RCA line output for your amplifier. It also provides optical and coaxial digital outputs carrying the unprocessed data, so the same unit can act as a transport into a better converter when you upgrade. Headphones plug into the front panel through 3.5mm and 4.4mm sockets, with the headphone level adjustable independently. A laminated IPS display shows track information and a full function remote is supplied. The player runs from a 5V supply, which keeps the chassis small and the running costs low. How it sounds and where it fits The CS43198 is a well regarded converter chip for its price, generally described as even handed rather than exaggerated at either end of the range. With a stated 110dB signal to noise ratio and THD+N of 0.001%, this is a straightforward and honest CD player rather than a reference one. It fits well in a desk system feeding active monitors or a compact integrated amplifier, and it works as a quiet late evening headphone source. If you already own a good external converter, use the coaxial output and let the PL150 concentrate on reading the disc. In a main system, the PL200T transport is the better starting point. Key features Cirrus Logic CS43198 converter chip Philips disc mechanism RCA line output plus optical and coaxial digital outputs 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs on the front panel with adjustable level Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 CD Laminated IPS display and a full function remote Aluminium alloy front panel with gold plated sockets 5V supply and very low power consumption Technical specifications Converter: Cirrus Logic CS43198 Disc support: CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 CD Analogue outputs: RCA line, 3.5mm headphone, 4.4mm headphone Digital outputs: optical and coaxial Headphone output power: 60mW into 32 ohms THD+N: 0.001% Signal to noise ratio: 110dB Power supply: 5V at 2A Power consumption: 4W, standby 0.1W Dimensions: 205 x 42.8 x 144.7 mm. Weight: 1.145kg Frequently asked questions Can I use it as a CD transport? Yes. The optical and coaxial outputs carry the unprocessed digital signal, so you can feed an external converter. Does it have a headphone socket? Yes, two. A 3.5mm and a 4.4mm socket on the front panel, with adjustable headphone level. Will it play burned discs? It supports CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 CD. If you would like to know whether the PL150 or the PL200T suits your system better, use the enquiry button on this page.
Dreamcrest Audio Fidelity Ltd, Nicosia. Specialist hi-fi and high end audio, 20+ years in the audio business. Full details and photos: https://www.dreamcrestaudio.com/product/smsl-pl150-audiophile-cd-player-black-brand-new/
