AOSHIDA SMSL PL20 HiFi CD Player – USB Rip, Bluetooth 5.3, Dual CS43131 DACs

Overview

The AOSHIDA SMSL PL20 blends a slot-loading CD player with modern digital inputs to create a compact, all-in-one audio hub. Its thoughtful design suits a desktop, a bedroom setup, or a car dash, offering a flexible path from physical discs to digital listening. While it honors the tactile feel of CD media, it also embraces USB drives and wireless connections for convenient playback and conversion tasks.

Built with two CS43131 DACs, the PL20 aims to extract clean detail and dynamic energy from each source, giving you a well-rounded listening experience without overstating capabilities. The device supports several common CD formats and a wide range of file types when playing from USB or streaming over Bluetooth. Gapless playback is not supported, so expect clean separations between tracks in certain disc contexts.

All-in-One Audio Hub

• CD transport that works as a digital source without a traditional tray, reducing the risk of disc scratches
• USB flash drive compatibility up to 256 GB for storing ripped tracks or direct playback
• Bi-directional Bluetooth 5.3 for transmitting or receiving audio
• Multi-purpose use as a CD transport, Bluetooth DAC headphone amplifier, USB player, or ripping tool

Connectivity for a Growing Setup

• RCA line-out, 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs
• Optical and coaxial digital outputs to feed external DACs or digital amplifiers
• Bluetooth can serve as a digital TX output to drive wireless headphones or speakers

Ripping and File Options

Ripping is streamlined: press and hold RIP for two seconds to convert a CD into a lossless WAV on a USB drive in under 10 minutes. The PL20 supports up to 256 GB USB sticks and plays native DSD64 (DSF/DSD) as well as WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, and MP3 from USB media.

Design, Build, and Practical Use

The front-panel offers seven keys plus a full-function remote, making track navigation and volume control easy from your seat. An all-CNC aluminum shell with gold-plated jacks provides shielding and longevity. The 1.39 kg chassis is sturdy yet compact, with four rubber feet to prevent sliding on desks or car dashboards. Compared to earlier PL models, the PL20 adds USB, U-disk, and Bluetooth inputs, plus a 4.4 mm balanced headphone output and dual CS43131 DACs for improved output fidelity.

Real-World Scenarios

Place the PL20 on a desk for casual listening, then connect it to a higher-end DAC or amp for a richer home theater or hi-fi setup. Move it to a car dash for on-the-go CD ripping and USB playback, or pair it with Bluetooth headphones for late-evening listening without cables. It’s designed to adapt to your needs without promising guaranteed results, offering possibilities rather than guarantees.

Why Choose PL20 Over PL100

PL20 adds USB and Bluetooth inputs, introduces Bluetooth output and a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack, and doubles the DAC configuration with two CS43131 chips, addressing previous disc-reading reliability and expanding your connection options.