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SMSL DO200 MKII DAC Review

A $375.20 DAC from SMSL with two ESS ES9068AS chips, a color IPS display and a remote control. The page names MQA decoding over USB and SPDIF and shows $469 crossed out, the store's own comparison. It suits buyers who want named chips more than a full port list.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$375.20Price checked November 12, 2026
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Our verdict

A fit for someone who wants a pair of named ESS chips, MQA decoding and a remote-controlled unit at $375.20, and who accepts that the listing text gives no full input or output list. Look elsewhere if you need those details or sample rates before buying. The main caveat is that the text names DO200 and DO200 MK while the title says DO200 MKII, and the crossed-out $469 was not checked.

Best for
Someone who wants a DAC with named ES9068AS chips, MQA decoding and a remote control.
Skip if
You need a listed input and output set, sample rates or output level.

Two ES9068AS chips from ESS sit at the center of the SMSL DO200 MKII, which the page pairs with five dual op amps and describes as supporting MQA decoding over USB and SPDIF. A color IPS display, a function knob and a remote control are listed on the front. The price is $375.20 for one option, and the page shows $469 crossed out. The text itself calls the unit DO200 and DO200 MK in places.

Options and pricing

One orderable option is listed at $375.20. The page shows $469 crossed out beside it, which is the store's own comparison and not something we checked. No colors, plugs or bundles are listed, and the listing text gives no box contents beyond mentioning a new remote control.

How it compares

The E1DA Cosmos ADC DM is $369 and its text mentions ES9822Pro, the xDuoo XA-10 is $381.65 and mentions AK4493, and the SMSL SU-9 PRO is $424.99 and mentions ES9039MPRO. The DO200 MKII is $375.20 and its text names two ES9068AS chips.

Shipping

  • Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Large items. The page says headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs count as large items, for which Express is free only for orders over $499.99.
  • Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
  • Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
  • Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
  • Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
  • Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
  • Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
  • Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
  • Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.

Before you buy

Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).

We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The page names the DAC chips (two ES9068AS) and says USB and SPDIF both support MQA decoding
  • A color IPS display, a function knob and a remote control are described
  • The page says the USB interface has a firmware upgrade function
  • One option at $375.20 keeps the choice simple

Worth noting

  • The listing text gives no input or output list, sample rates, output level or dimensions
  • The text calls the unit DO200 and DO200 MK while the title says DO200 MKII
  • The crossed-out $469 is the store's own comparison and was not checked

Questions before you buy

Which chips does the DO200 MKII use?

The page names two ES9068AS chips from ESS, paired with five dual op amps. It says both USB and SPDIF support MQA decoding and MQA-CD.

Does it have a display and remote?

The page describes a function knob with a color IPS display on the front, including a screen off function, and a new remote control.

Can the firmware be updated?

The page says the USB interface has a firmware upgrade function and that the firmware can be upgraded independently.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.

How long does shipping take?

The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).

Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?

The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.

What warranty does it have?

The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • SMSL DO200 MKII product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
  • About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • The listing text gives no input or output list, sample rates, output level, THD or SNR; per the page, only USB and SPDIF are named.
  • Per the page, the descriptions of distortion-free sound rich with details and of a low-noise power supply are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
  • The crossed-out $469 is the store's own comparison price, and per the page the text calls the unit DO200 and DO200 MK while the title says DO200 MKII.
  • We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
  • The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.

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