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Small rectangular USB-C dongle with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphone jacks and side volume buttons

lelisten

lelisten DS2 USB-C DAC Amp Dongle 3.5mm 4.4mm Balanced DSD256 CS43131

SKU CH-PN84-J8SV9

A USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier with dual CS43131 chips, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs, 510 mW per channel, DSD256 support, 60-step volume control, 130 dB SNR and 109 dB SINAD

  • Product typeAccessories
  • High-resolution audio with DSD256 and PCM 384kHz support
  • Dual CS43131 DAC chips deliver 130dB SNR and .0001% THD
  • 510mW per channel drives high and low-impedance headphones
  • 5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs for flexible connectivity
  • 60-step hardware volume buttons with memory for precise control

Portable USB-C DAC and amplifier

The lelisten DS2 is a USB-C dongle that adds a high-resolution headphone output to phones, tablets and laptops. It uses two Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips to decode PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD256. The unit provides both a 3.5 mm single-ended jack and a 4.4 mm balanced jack for a wide range of headphones.

Sustained output and noise performance

Each channel can deliver up to 510 mW into 32 Ω loads, giving ample headroom for demanding headphones during long listening sessions. Measured noise floor sits at 1 µV with 0.0001 % THD, 130 dB SNR and 109 dB SINAD, so background hiss remains inaudible even at high gain settings.

Dual-output connectivity decides fit

The single 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm sockets are the only audio outputs, so buyers needing RCA, XLR or a second headphone jack must look elsewhere. Volume is adjusted in 60 discrete steps with a memory function, and no driver installation is required on supported USB-C hosts.

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Price $99.99
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Specifications

Product
Product typeAccessories

Questions about this item

How hot or noisy does the DS2 get when I leave it running all day from my phone?

The DS2 uses two CS43131 DAC chips with an ultra-low 1V noise floor and 0.0001% THD, so it stays silent and draws minimal power from your mobile device even during extended listening sessions.

What cables or headphones do I already need to use the 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs on this dongle?

You need headphones or IEMs fitted with a 3.5mm single-ended plug or a 4.4mm balanced plug; the dongle itself provides both sockets and requires no extra adapters or power supply.

Will the DS2 work properly if I plug it into an older Android phone that only has a USB-C port but no audio jack?

Yes, the DS2 is a USB-C digital audio device that supports DSD256 and PCM 32bit/384kHz decoding on any host with USB audio class support, including older Android phones and iPad Pro models.

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