SMSL PL100 Pro Review: Is It Really Better Than the PL100?

The SMSL PL100 Pro is a compact CD player featuring dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips, balanced outputs, and headphone connectivity. In this review, I take a practical look at its features, sound quality, usability, and whether the upgraded specs make it a better choice than the original PL100. Thanks to Shenzhen Audio for providing the review sample. Some links may be affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links, and all opinions are my own. ✅The PL100 Pro https://bit.ly/4x4YD75 (SHENZHEN Audio) ✅The PL 100 Pro https://amzn.to/4dRq77o (Amazon) * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases* My Amazon Affiliate Link http://amzn.to/2sfgypU Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/frugaltech ✅ Check out Amazon Music HGD https://amzn.to/3G32V5D Review Gear for Desktop HIFI ✅ Wiim Pro Plus Streamer https://amzn.to/4uuSSgO (Amazon) ✅ Topping D70 Pro Sabre Dac https://amzn.to/4dziMJ7 (Amazon) ✅ SMSL DO400 Dac and Headphone Amp https://amzn.to/4dwQuQN (Amazon) ✅ HIFIMAN Arya Organic Headphones https://amzn.to/46Uw7dD( Amazon) ✅ KEF Q150 https://amzn.to/4cvNYGI (Amazon) ✅ Wiim Ultra https://amzn.to/4jj9Vw7 (Amazon) ✅ SMSL PL100 prohttps://amzn.to/4tz7FX2 (Amazon) ✅ Fosi ZPE3 https://amzn.to/4fF5njJ (Amazon) ✅ HIFIMAN HE1000 https://amzn.to/4kCzsBy (Amazon) ✅ Fosi ZA3 Mono Blocks https://amzn.to/3FrDGx0 (Amazon) ✅ HIFIMAN EF400 Dac and Headphone Amp. https://amzn.to/4keYDdV (Amazon) ✅ Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3Sq9aXo (Amazon) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 About the SMSL PL100 Pro 01:58 Meaningful Specifications 04:18 Usability 05:07 Listening Impressions 06:22 The Verdict