Four Updates with The Latest S.M.S.L Sanskrit 10th MK3 Desktop DAC Over The Sanskrit 10th MK2

SMSL has just dropped its update to the classic Sanskrit Desktop DAC series with the release of the all-new Sanskrit 10th MK3. The 10th MK3 brings a breath of fresh air to the series with many new features. This includes a new DAC, a new USB processor, a new jitter clock architecture, and an optimized power filtering system. All these features greatly improve the performance of Sanskrit 10th MK3 and promises a true high-resolution audio experience at your desk.

S.M.S.L has launched the latest Sanskrit 10th MK3 in Black and Grey color options.

The latest Sanskrit 10th MK3 features the latest-generation AK4493S DAC chip from AKM Technologies. It’s an upgraded version of the AK4493 that was present on the Sanskrit 10th MK2. It brings better decoding capabilities with cleaner and more dynamic output. SMSL has paired this new DAC with the latest 3rd generation XU316 USB processor from XMOS that enables it to support high-resolution 32-Bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 signals over USB connections. Apart from USB input, the Sanskrit 10th MK3 also features Coaxial and Optical SPDIF inputs.

SMSL has designed a new CK-03 clock architecture for the Sanskrit 10th MK3. It promises quality performance with ultra-low jitter during signal transmission. You are treated with high-quality sound performance with low delay and smooth presentation. Since the Sanskrit 10th MK3 can be powered easily by the connected source device(Through USB Input Only), SMSL has featured a high-performance power filtering system on the device. It ensures we get a clean performance free from any kind of noise introduced by the USB power.

Features:
Ultra-tiny shape design and supports a variety of placement ways ;
The latest XMOS XU-316 solution supports sampling rate up to 32bit/768KHz and DSD512 ;
The new self-developed CK-03 clock processing circuit greatly reduces clock jitter;
One pieces of AKM’s new AK4493S chip, and carefully adjusted it to an unprecedented 0.00013% ;
Built-in gravity sensor, automatically switches the screen !
Built-in high-performance power filtering system, so that it can achieve the best performance using only one USB interface for power supply !
Anodized CNC aluminum alloy housing ;
Japan Electronics Association Hi-Res Audio certification ;
Full-featured remote control .

Input interface
Input：USB / Optical / Coaxial
Output Level：2.0Vrms
THD+N：0.00013%(117dB)
Dynamic range：121dB
SNR：121dB
USB compatibility：Windows7/8/8.1/10/11 Mac OS X10.6 or Later/Linux
Bit depth
USB：1bit ~ 32bit
Optical/coaxial：16bit ~ 24bit
Sampling rate
USB：PCM 44.1~768kHz DSD 2.28224~22.5792MHz
Optical/coaxial 44.1kHz~192kHz
Power Consumption<5W
Standby power<0.1W
Size：75x45x144 (WxHxD)
Weight：320g