Compact CD player with jitter-free playback

The SMSL PL100 CD Player makes it easy to keep enjoying physical discs long into the future. The built-in Cirrus Logic D/A chip is designed to pull detail from every recording, whether you’re exploring a well-worn jazz compilation or a new pressing. The PL100 treats your discs with care, and it handles the technical side—error correction, jitter reduction, stable playback—with ease.

Decoding that brings out the details

The built-in CS43131 chip goes beyond typical CD playback. It handles digital-to-analog conversion with precision, which means subtle bits and pieces in your favorite recordings have a better chance of coming through. High signal-to-noise ratio (110dB) and low distortion (THD+N of 0.001%) keep your source material sounding clean from start to finish.

A second PLL that lowers the noise floor

This player’s internal design leans on a second PLL (Phase Locked Loop) circuit to reduce jitter during CD playback. The result is a more stable clock signal that leaves your music sounding more natural.

Optical and coaxial outputs for more flexibility

The PL100 comes with both optical and coaxial outputs. It does not decode MQA itself, but it easily passes a raw digital signal to your preferred external DAC that can handle MQA. The result is more freedom to customize your system.

Headphone output that actually delivers

The front-panel 3.5mm headphone output isn’t just there as a courtesy. It offers enough power—60mW at 32Ω—to handle a range of headphones without breaking a sweat.

Housing that’s easy on the eyes and durable

The housing is made from full aluminum alloy, which feels solid and helps with heat dissipation. The terminals are gold-plated, so connections to your amp or DAC remain stable over time.

Placement and control with a personal touch

You can place the PL100 horizontally or stand it up on its side. Either way, it doesn’t crowd your desk or audio rack. The included remote offers full control at a distance. Browse tracks, toggle outputs, keep your seat—no need to fiddle with front-panel buttons.

Product highlights

• Built-in CS43131 chip for well-defined detail

• Second PLL circuit to keep timing tight and reduce jitter

• Optical and coaxial outputs for pairing with your preferred DAC

• Headphone output with 60mW at 32Ω for confident listening

• Full aluminum alloy enclosure with gold-plated terminals

• Two placement options—flexible sizing

• Included remote control for easy playback adjustments

• Available in silver or black

Specs

• Input: CD

• Output: RCA/3.5 mm headphone/Optical/Coaxial

• CD TYPE: CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 CD

• Headphone output power: 32Ω 60mW

• THD+N: 0.001%

• SNR: 110dB

• Power consumption: 4W

• Standby power: <0.1W

• Size: 160x162x42mm (WxHxD)

• Weight: 1.2kg / 2.64lbs

What’s included

• SMSL PL100 CD Player

• Power cable

• Remote control

• User manual