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USB-C DONGLE · REALTEK ALC5686

JCALLY JA56

A USB-C dongle with a Realtek ALC5686 DAC chip, a 3.5 mm output and a built-in mic. About 4 g.

Manufacturer page

JCALLY JA56, official product photo
Photo: JCALLY
POWER AT 32 Ω22.5mW3.5 mm, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNR124dBtest conditions not stated
PRICE~$15.98AliExpress
OUTPUTS3.5 mm
DAC CHIPRealtek ALC5686
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
22.5mWat 32 Ω
Spec image: 22.5 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance -
SNR124 dB
Dynamic range113 dB
Distortion-95 dB
Crosstalk-100 dB
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz

Not stated: gain, supply voltage.

Is it enough for your headphones?

JCALLY rates the JA56 at 22.5 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. 11 mW at 16 Ω+13 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW22.5 mW at 32 Ω+9 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW22.5 mW at 32 Ω+2 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 2.4 mW at 300 Ω9 dB short
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW22.5 mW at 32 Ω3 dB short
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 12 mW at 60 Ω13 dB short

Where to buy

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AliExpress · approximate price, AliExpress listing, checked 7 Nov 2026~$15.98

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The device

From JCALLY's spec images unless marked
InputUSB-Cproduct page
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz
DAC chipRealtek ALC5686
Works withFits Android models, no driver needed, plug and play and supports "USB global" (meaning not explained)
MicADC recording sample rate 16bits/48KHz; supported functions: listening, calls, inline control, live streaming/karaoke, U-shield/K-bao (USB security keys), selfie stick, etc.
BuildShell material aluminium alloy; one-piece all-metal look
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Size15.5 × 10.3 × 11.2 mmThe spec table gives length 15.5 mm (original: 长15.5 mm); the size panel in product details, image 12, and the drawing under the spec table mark 18 mm along the body, the drawing marking 15.5 mm on the stepped side. The catalog uses the spec table value.
WeightAbout 4 g

The spec table row "supports" (original: 支持) reads 'USB global' (original: USB全局); the manufacturer does not explain it, so the catalog does not translate it into a feature.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
2 mW5 mW10 mW20 mW50 mW100 mW$7$10$20$30Most IEMs need 3.2 mW+9 dB to spareHidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39Snowsky Tiny A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99CrinEar Protocol Micro: 30 mW at 32 Ω, $9.99JCALLY JM6: 28.2 mW at 32 Ω, $19.15JM6JCALLY JM6 PRO: 60 mW at 32 Ω, $14.99JCALLY JM6PRO 2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $16.99JCALLY JM7: 28.2 mW at 32 Ω, ~$13.11JM7JCALLY JM7MAX: 118 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99JCALLY JM12: 27.5 mW at 32 Ω, $6.99JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JM45JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JM45LJCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99FiiO JIEZI A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $18.99JIEZI AFiiO JIEZI B: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $22.99JCALLY JA562 mW5 mW10 mW20 mW50 mW100 mW$7$10$20$30Most IEMs need 3.2 mW+9 dB to spareHidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39Snowsky Tiny A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99Tiny ACrinEar Protocol Micro: 30 mW at 32 Ω, $9.99Protocol MicroJCALLY JM6: 28.2 mW at 32 Ω, $19.15JM6JCALLY JM6 PRO: 60 mW at 32 Ω, $14.99JCALLY JM6PRO 2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $16.99JCALLY JM7: 28.2 mW at 32 Ω, ~$13.11JM7JCALLY JM7MAX: 118 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99JCALLY JM12: 27.5 mW at 32 Ω, $6.99JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JM30JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JM30LJCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JM45JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JM45LJCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99FiiO JIEZI A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $18.99JIEZI AFiiO JIEZI B: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $22.99JIEZI BJCALLY JA56
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Compared with

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

JCALLY JA56 vs JCALLY JM6 PRO 2

JCALLY JM6 PRO 2 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY JA56 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY JA56 is listed at 22.5 mW and JCALLY JM6 PRO 2 at ≈70 mW; the lowest prices are ~$15.98 and $16.99.

JCALLY JA56 vs JCALLY JM6 PRO 2: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY JA56JCALLY JM6 PRO 2
Power at 32 Ω22.5 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output≈70 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Power at 16 ΩNot stated≈135 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Power at 300 ΩNot stated≈7.4 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Price today~$15.98AliExpress, 7 Nov$16.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov
DAC chipRealtek ALC5686Conexant CX31993
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size15.5 × 10.3 × 11.2 mm110 ± 10 mm
WeightAbout 4 g7.6 g

JCALLY JM6 PRO 2 price history

JCALLY JA56 vs JCALLY JM6 PRO

JCALLY JM6 PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY JA56 in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY JA56 is listed at 22.5 mW and JCALLY JM6 PRO at 60 mW; the lowest prices are ~$15.98 and $14.99.

JCALLY JA56 vs JCALLY JM6 PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY JA56JCALLY JM6 PRO
Power at 32 Ω22.5 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output60 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Price today~$15.98AliExpress, 7 Nov$14.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov
DAC chipRealtek ALC5686Conexant CX31993
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size15.5 × 10.3 × 11.2 mm110 ± 10 mm
WeightAbout 4 gAbout 6 g

JCALLY JM6 PRO price history

JCALLY JA56 vs JCALLY JM7L

JCALLY JM7L is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY JA56 in price: the lowest prices are ~$15.98 and ~$17.99.

JCALLY JA56 vs JCALLY JM7L: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY JA56JCALLY JM7L
Power at 32 Ω22.5 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone outputNot stated
Price today~$15.98AliExpress, 7 Nov~$17.99AliExpress, 7 Nov
DAC chipRealtek ALC5686Conexant CX31993
InputsUSB-CLightning
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size15.5 × 10.3 × 11.2 mmNot stated
WeightAbout 4 gNot stated

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Sources

Checked 6 Nov 2026
JCALLY JA56 product page
jcally.com · the product page
Used for the DAC chip
JCALLY JA56 product page, image detail 18
wanwang.xin · the spec image
Used for power, noise and distortion, frequency response, formats, the DAC chip, compatibility, microphone, size, weight, build and operating voltage