1 / 7SMSL PL20 HiFi CD Player and Ripper
HiFi Ripper: The AOSHIDA SMSL PL20 is a home CD player that also claims USB playback and ripping, Bluetooth input and output, and analogue and digital connections. Its range of connection options suits listeners building around headphones, a DAC or an amplifier, but it needs a separately supplied 5V power source.
At a glance
- Claims CD playback, USB file playback and direct CD-to-USB WAV ripping.
- Bluetooth 5.3 supports input and output, including connections to compatible headphones, speakers or car stereos.
- Offers RCA line output, optical and coaxial digital outputs, plus 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone jacks.
- Slot-loading design pulls in a disc after it is partially inserted.
- USB playback and ripping support depends on drive format. NTFS is read-only and cannot be used for recording.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Several analogue, digital and headphone output options support connection to different home audio setups.
- Direct USB ripping may suit listeners who want WAV copies of CDs without first using a computer.
- Bluetooth input and output offer wireless playback options, subject to device compatibility.
Cons
- Gapless playback is not supported, which can interrupt albums that are intended to flow between tracks.
- A 5V power adapter is needed but is not listed among the included components.
Technical specifications
18 specifications| Brand | AOSHIDA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Disc capacity | 1 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Connections listed | 3.5mm/4.4mm headphone jack/Optical/Coaxial/RCA/Bluetooth Output, CD/Bluetooth/USB Drive Input |
|---|---|
| Connector types | RCA, 3.5mm Jack, 4.4mm Jack, Optical, Coaxial |
| Headphone outputs | 3.5mm/4.4mm headphone Jack |
| Bluetooth version and modes | Bi-directional Bluetooth 5.3 (TX/RX) |
| Listed disc compatibility | CD-DA/CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW/CD-DSD/MP3 Compatible |
|---|---|
| Supported audio formats | CD-DA/CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW/CD-DSD/MP3 |
| USB file playback formats | DSD64 (DFF/DSF) native, plus WAV / FLAC / APE / WMA / MP3 |
| USB drive capacity | up to 256 GB |
| USB formats for ripping | exFAT, FAT32. (NTFS is read-only; recording is not possible.) |
| Ripping output | lossless WAV |
| Playback limitation | Gapless playback is not supported. |
| Dimensions listed | 10L x 5W x 5H centimetres |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Power requirement | 5V power adapter |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing says the player loops back to the start after the last track rather than stopping automatically. It also says protected discs are unsupported and NTFS drives cannot be used for ripping. The USB-C cable is listed in the package, but a separate 5V adapter is required. Bluetooth use with a car stereo depends on that stereo being discoverable and compatible.
What’s in the box
Included- SMSL PL20
- Remote control
- USB Type-A to C cable
- User manual
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- CD listeners who want analogue and digital outputs for a home stereo, DAC or headphones.
- Buyers looking for a CD player that also claims USB file playback and direct WAV ripping.
- People wanting Bluetooth input or output, provided their paired device supports the connection.
Less suited to
- Listeners who need gapless playback or automatic stopping at the end of a disc.
- Buyers expecting a power adapter in the box or wanting to rip CDs to an NTFS-formatted drive.
- People whose CDs use copy protection or whose car stereo cannot search for Bluetooth devices.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
72% 72% - 4 stars
28% 28% - 3 stars
0% 0% - 2 stars
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The listing provides aggregate ratings but no customer comments, so these figures do not identify particular strengths, concerns or reasons for satisfaction. They offer only a limited snapshot and cannot establish how reliably features such as ripping or Bluetooth work in a buyer's setup.
Frequently asked questions
Does the SMSL PL20 include a power adapter?
No power adapter is listed among the included components. The listing says to use a separate 5V power adapter and includes a USB Type-A to C cable.
Can it rip CDs to a USB drive?
The listing claims it can rip CDs to lossless WAV on a USB drive. It specifies exFAT and FAT32 for ripping. NTFS is read-only and recording is not possible.
Does the PL20 support gapless playback?
No. The listing explicitly says gapless playback is not supported.
Can it connect to Bluetooth headphones or a car stereo?
The listing describes Bluetooth 5.3 transmit and receive modes. It warns that car stereos must be able to search for devices and that older Bluetooth equipment may not work.
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