{"product_id":"dual-chip-usbc-dac","title":"Dual Chip USB-C DAC","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e​⚡ \u003cb\u003eCX31993 + MAX97220 | The \"Pro\" Performance Bridge\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the budget audiophile world, this is known as the \u003cb\u003e\"Giant Killer.\"\u003c\/b\u003e By pairing the ultra-clean \u003cb\u003eConexant CX31993\u003c\/b\u003e DAC chip with a dedicated \u003cb\u003eMAX97220\u003c\/b\u003e secondary amplifier stage, this dongle effectively triples the driving power of a standard phone jack. It is designed for the listener who has moved beyond entry-level IEMs and is starting to experiment with higher-impedance headphones or planar magnetic drivers that need a serious \"kick\" to sound their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eDedicated Amp Stage:\u003c\/b\u003e While most dongles use an \"all-in-one\" chip, the \u003cb\u003eMAX97220\u003c\/b\u003e is a specialized amplifier. It pushes the output from a modest 65mW to a staggering \u003cb\u003e125mW+ @ 32Ω\u003c\/b\u003e, providing the physical power needed to make bass hit harder and more precisely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe \"Zero-Noise\" Floor:\u003c\/b\u003e The MAX97220 is famous for its high Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR). This means it filters out the \"dirty\" electrical noise from your phone's charging port, resulting in a pitch-black background even with ultra-sensitive IEMs like the \u003cb\u003eKiwi Ears Belle\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eHigh-Res Signal Path:\u003c\/b\u003e It maintains the full \u003cb\u003e32-bit\/384kHz\u003c\/b\u003e PCM decoding of the CX31993, ensuring that your audio is converted with surgical precision before the amplifier gives it that final boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eClick-and-Pop Suppression:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated circuitry prevents that annoying \"pop\" sound in your ears when you plug the device in or switch between tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e​🎮 \u003cb\u003eThe Gamer’s Perspective: \"Headphone Ready\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Most budget dongles struggle to power full-sized gaming headsets. This combo is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eDriving Power for Headsets:\u003c\/b\u003e With 125mW of output, this DAC can easily power larger over-ear gaming headsets (up to 150Ω) that usually sound \"thin\" or quiet when plugged directly into a laptop or console controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eExplosive Dynamic Range:\u003c\/b\u003e The dedicated amp provides better \"swing\" for low-end frequencies. In-game, this means explosions have a physical weight and cinematic rumble that you simply won't get from a standard 1-chip adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eMicro-Detail Retrieval:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the signal is so clean and powerful, subtle environmental cues—like the specific sound of a grenade pin being pulled or grass rustling—are much more audible in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e​⚙️ \u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDAC Chip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConexant CX31993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAMP Chip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMAX97220 (Dedicated Power Stage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e~125mW @ 32Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMax Decoding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePCM 32-bit\/384kHz | DSD128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSNR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026gt;124dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e20Hz – 40,000Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDriving Capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e16Ω – 150Ω (Optimized for IEMs and Headsets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSB-C to 3.5mm Jack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📦 \u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Vault?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​1x CX31993 + MAX97220 High-Power DAC Dongle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUSB-C to USB Adapter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Real Deal\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​This is the \u003cb\u003e\"Audiophile’s Best Kept Secret.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It looks exactly like the cheaper dongles, but the internal hardware is on a completely different level. If you are using multi-driver IEMs or plan to use your dongle with full-sized headphones occasionally, this is the version you want. It provides a level of control and \"slam\" that usually costs $50 or more in a branded unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Trade-Off\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e\"The Battery Draw.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Because it has a dedicated amplifier chip, it does draw slightly more power from your phone than a standard 1-chip dongle. You won't notice it in a 30-minute session, but on an 8-hour gaming marathon, your phone’s battery might drop a few percentages faster. It’s a small price to pay for desktop-level audio quality in your pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE VOLTRAY VAULT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45299042877494,"sku":"12000044657259884","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2322\/4886\/files\/Sa9131fb4e1924241a0d416aceb2d4b985.webp?v=1774069277","url":"https:\/\/voltrayvault.com\/products\/dual-chip-usbc-dac","provider":"THE VOLTRAY VAULT ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}