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USB-C CABLE DONGLE · CIRRUS LOGIC CS43198 × 2

JCALLY AP98

A USB-C cable dongle with two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output. Weight 15 g.

JCALLY AP98, official product photo
Photo: JCALLY
POWER AT 32 ΩNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICENo price yet
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPCirrus Logic CS43198 × 2
PARAMETRIC EQNot statedJCALLY lists none
CONTOURNot supported

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

Outputs and power

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

No output power, SNR, THD+N, output impedance or frequency response figure appears anywhere on the page (intro or any of the 19 detail images).

The device

From JCALLY's spec images unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD256
DAC chipCirrus Logic CS43198 × 2
Volume+ / - buttons
Works withLightning TO TypeC: for Apple source devices, TypeC TO TypeC: Android source devices and computers with a TypeC port and USB TO TypeC: computer source devices with a USB socket
IndicatorSteady red 44.1K~96K PCM; steady green 176.4K~192K PCM; steady blue 352.8K~384K PCM; steady cyan 705.6K~768K PCM; steady yellow DSD64; steady purple DSD128; steady white DSD256 (all UAC2.0); flashing red UAC1.0
BuildFive-axis CNC precision metal shell, danxia-landform-like design; 3D curved tempered glass panel with glaze coating
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Weight15 g

Devices with the same DAC chip

CS43198 · 16 devices use it
JCALLYJM98MAX≈195 mW0.65 ΩYes8 bandsSGM8262$34.99≈195 mW · 0.65 Ω · $34.99PEQ Yes, 8 bands · Amp SGM8262
MOONDROPWorks with ContourDAWN PRO 262 mWEstimated0.219 ΩMeasuredWorks with Contour8 bands$59.99est. 62 mW · 0.219 Ω · $59.99PEQ Yes, 8 bands
NiceHCKPureAural210 mWYes10 bandsSGM8262$59.99210 mW · $59.99PEQ Yes, 10 bands · Amp SGM8262
TRUTHEARSHIO$69.99$69.99
CrinEarWorks with ContourProtocol Max300 mWEstimated<0.3 ΩWorks with Contour10 bandsDual SG Micro SGM8262-2$76.49est. 300 mW · <0.3 Ω · $76.49PEQ Yes, 10 bands · Amp Dual SG Micro SGM8262-2
JCALLYGalaxy SONATA≈560 mW0.65 ΩDual SGM8262$79.99≈560 mW · 0.65 Ω · $79.99Amp Dual SGM8262
FiiOWorks with ContourKA15≥560 mW0.65 ΩMeasuredWorks with Contour10 bands$99.99≥560 mW · 0.65 Ω · $99.99PEQ Yes, 10 bands
iBassoDC04 Ultra980 mWYes10 bands$119980 mW · $119PEQ Yes, 10 bands
FiiOKA5≥265 mW<0.3 ΩNo8261 × 2$119.99≥265 mW · <0.3 Ω · $119.99PEQ No · Amp 8261 × 2
MOONDROPMOONRIVER 2:TI280 mW$219.99280 mW · $219.99
MOONDROPMOONRIVER3250 mWEstimatedYes$219.99est. 250 mW · $219.99PEQ Yes
FiiOJM21≥700 mW<1 ΩSGM8262 x2$259.99≥700 mW · <1 Ω · $259.99Amp SGM8262 x2

All 16 in the finder

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Sources

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