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USB-C CABLE DONGLE · CONEXANT CX31993

JCALLY AP6

A USB-C cable dongle with a Conexant CX31993 DAC chip, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output and a built-in mic. Weight 13.5 g.

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JCALLY AP6, official product photo
Photo: JCALLY
POWER AT 32 Ω≈440mW4.4 mm balanced, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE0.6Ω3.5 mm; 4.4 mm 1 Ω
SNR≈118dB≈118 dB (32Ω, A-weighted
PRICE$39.99Lowest price at Hangout Audio
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPConexant CX31993
PARAMETRIC EQNot statedJCALLY 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
540mWat 16 Ω
Spec image: ≈540 mW at 16 Ω, THD+N <1%, per channel or both channels not stated
440mWat 32 Ω
Spec image: ≈440 mW at 32 Ω, THD+N <1%, per channel or both channels not stated
51mWat 300 Ω
Spec image: ≈51 mW at 300 Ω, THD+N <1%, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance 1 Ω
3.5 mm
220mWat 16 Ω
Spec image: ≈220 mW at 16 Ω, THD+N <1%, per channel or both channels not stated
115mWat 32 Ω
Spec image: ≈115 mW at 32 Ω, THD+N <1%, per channel or both channels not stated
12.9mWat 300 Ω
Spec image: ≈12.9 mW at 300 Ω, THD+N <1%, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance 0.6 Ω
SNR≈118 dB (3.5 mm), ≈116 dB
Dynamic range3.5 mm ≈96 dB, 4.4 mm ≈98 dB
THD+N≈0.003%
Crosstalk≈-72 dB (3.5 mm), ≈-114 dB (4.4 mm balanced)

Not stated: gain, supply voltage.

The AP analyzer charts in product details, images 6-10, show higher readings than the parameter table: SNR 120.768/120.371 dB (3.5 mm) and 118.524/119.593 dB (4.4 mm) vs table ≈118/≈116 dB; dynamic range 101.723/100.234 dB and 100.676/100.918 dB vs table ≈96/≈98 dB; noise 2.375/2.410µVrms and 4.527/4.173µVrms vs ≈2.5/≈5.0 µV; crosstalk −74.051/-74.638 dB and −116.214/-115.439 dB vs ≈-72/≈-114 dB. The catalog uses the parameter table.

Is it enough for your headphones?

JCALLY rates the AP6 at ≈540 mW into 16 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 mW≈540 mW at 16 Ω+29 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW≈440 mW at 32 Ω+21 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW≈440 mW at 32 Ω+14 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mW≈51 mW at 300 Ω+4 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW≈440 mW at 32 Ω+9 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 240 mW at 60 Ωunder 1 dB short

Where to buy

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Hangout Audio · retail price, checked 7 Nov 2026$39.99Hangout Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$39.99

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The device

From JCALLY's spec images unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz
DAC chipConexant CX31993
Works withAndroid/iOS phones and tablets with Type-C, MAC/WIN10 and later computers with UAC2.0 and UAC1.0 devices (e.g. Switch, PS5, WIN7 computers) not supported
MicSupports music, games, live streaming, calls, recording, inline control
BuildFive-axis CNC machined aluminium alloy shell and micron-level curved tempered glass, anodised coating, mohs hardness grade 9 (original: 9级莫氏硬度)
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Size38.7 × 19.9 × 12.8 mm
Weight13.5 g, about 50 g with packaging

Product details, image 3, text says each channel carries a CX31993 DAC chip (original: 采用左右声道全独立电路，每声道搭载专业级 CX31993 DAC 解码芯片), but its own block diagram, the parameter table (main chip CONEXANT CX31993; original: 主芯片 CONEXANT CX31993) and product details, image 5 (DAC chip CX31993, op-amp chip SGM8262×2; original: DAC芯片 CX31993, 运放芯片SGM8262×2) show one CX31993. The catalog follows the parameter table.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
200 mW500 mW1 W$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+21 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99KA13FiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99KA11Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99MelodyiBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S8 Pro Robin: 160 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99XOMOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59TRN Black Pearl: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $31.44 (lowest offer on /deals today)Black PearlJCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JM98MAXJCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99JCALLY AP6200 mW500 mW1 W100 mW$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+21 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99KA13FiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99KA11Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99MelodyiBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S8 Pro Robin: 160 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99XOMOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90Sonata BHD ProTempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59TRN Black Pearl: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $31.44 (lowest offer on /deals today)Black PearlJCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JM20MAXJCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JM98MAXJCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralJCALLY AP6
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

CX31993 · 13 devices use it
JCALLYJM728.2 mW~$13.1128.2 mW · ~$13.11
JCALLYJM6 PRO60 mWMAX97220$14.9960 mW · $14.99Amp MAX97220
JCALLYJM6PRO 2≈70 mW0.2 ΩMAX97220$16.99≈70 mW · 0.2 Ω · $16.99Amp MAX97220
JCALLYJM7L~$17.99~$17.99
JCALLYJM628.2 mW$19.1528.2 mW · $19.15
JCALLYJM7MAX≈118 mW0.5 ΩSGM8262$19.99≈118 mW · 0.5 Ω · $19.99Amp SGM8262
NiceHCKNK1 Ultra122 mWNoSGM8262$29.99122 mW · $29.99PEQ No · Amp SGM8262
JCALLYJA3T28.2 mW28.2 mW
JCALLYJA3128.2 mW28.2 mW
JCALLYJM6E28.2 mW28.2 mW
JCALLYJM6T28.2 mW28.2 mW
JCALLYSP7

All 13 in the finder

Compared with

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

JCALLY AP6 vs Hidizs S3 PRO

Hidizs S3 PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY AP6 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY AP6 is listed at ≈440 mW and Hidizs S3 PRO at 55 mW; the lowest prices are $39.99 and $39.99.

JCALLY AP6 vs Hidizs S3 PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY AP6Hidizs S3 PRO
Power at 32 Ω≈440 mW4.4 mm balanced55 mW3.5 mm, printed LR 55mW
Power at 16 Ω≈540 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Power at 300 Ω≈51 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$39.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov$39.99Hidizs store, 16 Oct
DAC chipConexant CX31993ES9281C PRO
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
Size38.7 × 19.9 × 12.8 mm20 × 10 × 90 mm
Weight13.5 gAbout 6 g

JCALLY AP6 price history

JCALLY AP6 vs Snowsky Melody

Snowsky Melody is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY AP6 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY AP6 is listed at ≈440 mW and Snowsky Melody at >250 mW; the lowest prices are $39.99 and $39.99.

JCALLY AP6 vs Snowsky Melody: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY AP6Snowsky Melody
Power at 32 Ω≈440 mW4.4 mm balanced>250 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 16 Ω≈540 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Power at 300 Ω≈51 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$39.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov$39.99Amazon US, 16 Oct
DAC chipConexant CX31993CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size38.7 × 19.9 × 12.8 mmAbout 42 × 22.5 × 11.5 mm
Weight13.5 gAbout 10 g

JCALLY AP6 price history · Snowsky Melody price history

JCALLY AP6 vs TANCHJIM SPACE LITE

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY AP6 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY AP6 is listed at ≈440 mW and TANCHJIM SPACE LITE at 98 mW; the lowest prices are $39.99 and $39.99.

JCALLY AP6 vs TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY AP6TANCHJIM SPACE LITE
Power at 32 Ω≈440 mW4.4 mm balanced98 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Power at 16 Ω≈540 mW4.4 mm balanced105 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Power at 300 Ω≈51 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$39.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov$39.99eBay, 16 Oct
DAC chipConexant CX31993CS43131
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
Size38.7 × 19.9 × 12.8 mm37.5 × 13.7 × 10 mm
Weight13.5 g10.9 g

JCALLY AP6 price history

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Sources

Checked 6 Nov 2026
JCALLY AP6 product page
jcally.com · the product page
Used for formats and the DAC chip