USB-C CABLE DONGLE · CIRRUS LOGIC CS43131 × 2

iBasso DC04PRO

Name: iBasso DC04 PRO
Brand: iBasso

A USB-C cable dongle with two Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips, a 4.4 mm balanced and a 3.5 mm output. Weight 21 g.

Manufacturer page · Price history

POWER AT 32 Ω280mW4.4 mm balanced, per channel not stated

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE<0.2Ω3.5 mm; 4.4 mm <0.4 Ω

SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer

PRICE$119Lowest price at iBasso store

OUTPUTS4.4 mm balanced · 3.5 mm

DAC CHIPCirrus Logic CS43131 × 2

PARAMETRIC EQNot statediBasso lists none

CONTOURNot supported

Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured; sources linked below.

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced

280mWat 32 Ω

Spec image: 280 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated

Output impedance <0.4 Ω

3.5 mm

Output impedance <0.2 Ω

Not stated: gain, supply voltage, SNR, distortion, crosstalk.

Is it enough for your headphones?

iBasso rates the DC04PRO at 280 mW into 32 Ω from the 4.4 mm balanced output. Below is how much of that is left to spare for each kind of headphones when you listen loud, with peaks at 110 dB. A figure marked est. is worked out from that rating.

Sensitive IEMsMulti-driver sets that hiss on strong sources

needs 0.6 mWest. 140 mW at 16 Ω+23 dB

Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω

needs 3.2 mW280 mW at 32 Ω+19 dB

Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω

needs 16 mW280 mW at 32 Ω+12 dB

Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage

needs 20 mWest. 30 mW at 300 Ω+2 dB

Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current

needs 50 mW280 mW at 32 Ω+7 dB

Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory

needs 251 mWest. 149 mW at 60 Ω2 dB short

Where to buy

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iBasso store · official store price, checked 16 Oct 2026$119 The HiFi Cat · sold out, read 10 Nov 2026$89

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The device

From iBasso's spec images unless marked

InputUSB-C

FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256

DAC chipCirrus Logic CS43131 × 2

VolumeHardware volume buttons

AppiBasso UAC APP

Works withAndroid 5.1+, Mac, Windows 10 and Windows XP/7/8 with manufacturer driver

Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.

Size59 × 23.4 × 12.1 mm

Weight21 g

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars

Nearby
Same DAC chip
Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

CS43131 · 24 devices use it

JCALLYJM30L31.25 mW$26.9931.25 mW · $26.99

JCALLYJM3031.25 mW~$2731.25 mW · ~$27

FiiOKA11200 mWNoSGM8262$29.99200 mW · $29.99PEQ No · Amp SGM8262

JCALLYJM20MAX195 mWSGM8262$29.99195 mW · $29.99Amp SGM8262

TRNWorks with ContourBlack Pearl320 mWWorks with Contour10 bands$31.44320 mW · $31.44PEQ Yes, 10 bands

JCALLYJM2031.25 mW~$31.6431.25 mW · ~$31.64

FiiOKA2≥153 mWNo$34.59≥153 mW · $34.59PEQ No

JCALLYJM20 PRO31.25 mWYes8 bands~$35.4631.25 mW · ~$35.46PEQ Yes, 8 bands

TANCHJIMSPACE LITE98 mW$39.9998 mW · $39.99

SnowskyWorks with ContourMelody>250 mW0.736 ΩMeasuredWorks with Contour10 bands$39.99>250 mW · 0.736 Ω · $39.99PEQ Yes, 10 bands

JCALLYJM30PRO31.25 mW~$46.4931.25 mW · ~$46.49

JCALLYSP3031.25 mW~$54.6131.25 mW · ~$54.61

All 24 in the finder

Compared with

Manufacturers' stated figures; the price is today's lowest

iBasso DC04 PRO vs iBasso DC03 PRO

At 32 Ω iBasso DC04 PRO is listed at 280 mW and iBasso DC03 PRO at 98 mW; the lowest prices are $119 and $69, $50 apart.

iBasso DC04 PRO vs iBasso DC03 PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
	iBasso DC04 PRO	iBasso DC03 PRO
Power at 32 Ω	280 mW4.4 mm balanced	98 mW3.5 mm, measured by the AP525
Price today	$119iBasso store, 16 Oct	$69iBasso store, 16 Oct
DAC chip	Cirrus Logic CS43131 × 2	CS43131 × 2
Inputs	USB-C	USB-C
Outputs	4.4 mm balanced · 3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Size	59 × 23.4 × 12.1 mm	49.4 × 21 × 8 mm
Weight	21 g	10.5 g