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This is where you can pick up the SMSL DAC Mini — the Mac Mini-sized DAC I reviewed in the video. I love the concept and the Mac-matching design, plus the power-button lever is a legit quality-of-life upgrade. Just be aware the big deal-breaker for many people is WiFi interference when it’s stacked under the Mac Mini, so I only recommend it if you’re on Ethernet.

Pros

+Designed to stack neatly under a Mac Mini with a matching finish
+Clean, detailed ESS-style sound with better detail and stage than the Mac Mini jack
+Supports up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD256
+Includes a clever lever to press the Mac Mini power button

Cons

-Causes WiFi interference and can reduce WiFi speeds when stacked
-Early firmware had macOS volume stuck at full output and updates required Windows
-Limited output power from USB and may struggle with low-impedance planars
-RCA outputs play simultaneously with headphones (no easy mute)

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Highlights

+Designed to stack neatly under a Mac Mini with a matching finish
+Clean, detailed ESS-style sound with better detail and stage than the Mac Mini jack
+Supports up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD256

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