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USB-C CABLE DONGLE · AKM AK4377ECB

JCALLY AP7

A USB-C cable dongle with an AKM AK4377ECB DAC chip, a 3.5 mm output. About 4 g.

Manufacturer page

JCALLY AP7, official product photo
Photo: JCALLY
POWER AT 32 Ω70mW3.5 mm, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNR120dBtest conditions not stated
PRICE~$45.73AliExpress
OUTPUTS3.5 mm
DAC CHIPAKM AK4377ECB
PARAMETRIC EQNot statedJCALLY lists none
CONTOURNot supported

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

Outputs and power

3.5 mm
70mWat 32 Ω
Spec image: 70 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance -
SNR120 dB
THD+N-108 dB/0.0004%
Frequency response20 Hz - 40 kHz

Not stated: gain, supply voltage, crosstalk.

Is it enough for your headphones?

JCALLY rates the AP7 at 70 mW into 32 Ω. 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. 35 mW at 16 Ω+17 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW70 mW at 32 Ω+13 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW70 mW at 32 Ω+6 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 7.5 mW at 300 Ω4 dB short
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW70 mW at 32 Ω+1 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 37 mW at 60 Ω8 dB short

Where to buy

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AliExpress · approximate price, AliExpress listing, checked 7 Nov 2026~$45.73

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The device

From JCALLY's spec images unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD128
DAC chipAKM AK4377ECB
Works withWindows 7/8/10/11, Mac OS, Android, iOS and other systems
IndicatorRed: DSD mode; blue: PCM mode; no light: standby mode
BuildOne-piece liquid-metal die-cast construction; all-metal brushed finish; fine 220-mesh sandblasting, laser process
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Size39.5 × 13.85 × 6.8 mm
WeightAbout 4 g

The site cuts the intro at 'compatible with DSD1'; the DSD figure is taken only from the detail images (DSD128 via DoP).

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
50 mW100 mW200 mW10 mW$30$50$70scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+13 dB to spareFiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99SPACE LITEFiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99S3 PROHidizs 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, $35.99SD2Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99DAWN PRO 2TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39FC3iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59GO linkJCALLY 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, $39JM80EJCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JCALLY AP750 mW100 mW200 mW10 mW$30$50$70scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+13 dB to spareFiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99SPACE LITEFiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99KA1FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69DC05Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99S3 PROHidizs 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, $35.99SD2Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99DAWN PRO 2TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Sonata HD IIIHiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39FC3iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59GO linkJCALLY 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, $39JM80EJCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JCALLY AP7
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Compared with

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

JCALLY AP7 vs TempoTec Sonata HD III

TempoTec Sonata HD III is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY AP7 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY AP7 is listed at 70 mW and TempoTec Sonata HD III at 70 mW; the lowest prices are ~$45.73 and $45.90.

JCALLY AP7 vs TempoTec Sonata HD III: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY AP7TempoTec Sonata HD III
Power at 32 Ω70 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output70 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Price today~$45.73AliExpress, 7 Nov$45.90TempoTec store, 20 Oct
DAC chipAKM AK4377ECBNot stated
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size39.5 × 13.85 × 6.8 mmwidth: 46; height: 20; depth: 10 mm
WeightAbout 4 gNot stated

JCALLY AP7 vs JCALLY JM30 PRO

JCALLY JM30 PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY AP7 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY AP7 is listed at 70 mW and JCALLY JM30 PRO at 31.25 mW; the lowest prices are ~$45.73 and ~$46.49.

JCALLY AP7 vs JCALLY JM30 PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY AP7JCALLY JM30 PRO
Power at 32 Ω70 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output31.25 mW3.5 mm, intro: up to 31.25mW under a 32Ω load, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Price today~$45.73AliExpress, 7 Nov~$46.49AliExpress, 7 Nov
DAC chipAKM AK4377ECBCS43131
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size39.5 × 13.85 × 6.8 mm130 ± 10 mm
WeightAbout 4 g10 g

JCALLY AP7 vs HiBy FC4

HiBy FC4 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY AP7 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY AP7 is listed at 70 mW and HiBy FC4 at 340 mW; the lowest prices are ~$45.73 and $49.

JCALLY AP7 vs HiBy FC4: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY AP7HiBy FC4
Power at 32 Ω70 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output340 mW4.4 mm balanced
Price today~$45.73AliExpress, 7 Nov$49HiBy store, 16 Oct
DAC chipAKM AK4377ECBESS ES9219 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size39.5 × 13.85 × 6.8 mm65.3 × 22.1 × 11.9 mm
WeightAbout 4 g21.7 g

HiBy FC4 price history

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Sources

Checked 6 Nov 2026
JCALLY AP7 product page
jcally.com · the product page
Used for formats