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LIGHTNING CABLE DONGLE · CS43131

JCALLY JM30L

A Lightning cable dongle with a CS43131 DAC chip, a 3.5 mm output. Weight 7 g.

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JCALLY JM30L, official product photo
Photo: JCALLY
POWER AT 32 Ω31.25mW3.5 mm, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNR>120dBoutput not stated
PRICE$26.99Lowest price at HiFiGo
OUTPUTS3.5 mm
DAC CHIPCS43131
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
31.25mWat 32 Ω
Spec image: 31.25 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
6.7mWat 600 Ω
Spec image: 6.7 mW at 600 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance -
SNR>120 dB (JCALLY does not say for which output)
THD+N<0.003%
Frequency response20 Hz - 40 kHz

Not stated: gain, supply voltage, crosstalk.

Is it enough for your headphones?

JCALLY rates the JM30L at 31.25 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. 16 mW at 16 Ω+14 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW31.25 mW at 32 Ω+10 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW31.25 mW at 32 Ω+3 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 9.6 mW at 300 Ω3 dB short
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW31.25 mW at 32 Ω2 dB short
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 22 mW at 60 Ω10 dB short

Where to buy

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HiFiGo · retail price, checked 7 Nov 2026$26.99HiFiGo · read 10 Nov 2026$26.99

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The device

From JCALLY's spec images unless marked
InputLightning
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256
DAC chipCS43131
Works with14/Plus/Pro/Max, 13/Mini/Pro/Max, 12/mini/Pro/Max, 11/Pro/Max, X/XS/XR/XSMax, 8/8Plus, SE/SE2/SE3, 7/7Plus, 6/6Plus, all iPad Pro, all iPad Air, all iPad, all iPad Mini and MacBook Air
IndicatorGreen light for PCM format, red light for DSD format
Build5N oxygen-free copper, upgraded 26AWG thickened 8-strand conductors; precision metal assembled structure
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Length120 ± 10 mm
Weight7 g

Product details, image 6, on the Lightning model repeats the JM30 text that listening was verified on PC, Huawei P40pro, Xiaomi 10 Pro, Samsung S20 and iPad Pro, which are not Lightning hosts; Product details, image 7, lists Apple devices. The catalog records the Apple list.

The housing in product details, images 9 and 13, and the indicator panel (product details, image 12) are labelled 'JM30' / 'JM30 CS43131 HiFi Amplifier', i.e. shared artwork with the USB-C JM30; the spec table names the product JM30L.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
10 mW20 mW50 mW100 mW5 mW$20$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+10 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39Snowsky Tiny A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JA56: 22.5 mW at 32 Ω, ~$15.98JCALLY 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, ~$13.11JCALLY JM7MAX: 118 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JM20 PROJCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JM45JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK 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 JM30L10 mW20 mW50 mW100 mW5 mW$20$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+10 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39Snowsky Tiny A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99Tiny AJCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JA56: 22.5 mW at 32 Ω, ~$15.98JCALLY 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, ~$13.11JCALLY JM7MAX: 118 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JM20JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JM20 PROJCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JM30JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JM45JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JM45LJCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JM80EJCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK 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 JM30L
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

CS43131 · 24 devices use it
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
TempoTecSonata BHD Pro280 mW$59.90280 mW · $59.90

All 24 in the finder

Compared with

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

JCALLY JM30L vs JCALLY JM30

JCALLY JM30 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY JM30L in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY JM30L is listed at 31.25 mW and JCALLY JM30 at 31.25 mW; the lowest prices are $26.99 and ~$27.

JCALLY JM30L vs JCALLY JM30: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY JM30LJCALLY JM30
Power at 32 Ω31.25 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output31.25 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Price today$26.99HiFiGo, 7 Nov~$27eBay, 7 Nov
DAC chipCS43131CS43131
InputsLightningUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size120 ± 10 mm120 ± 10 mm
Weight7 g7 g

JCALLY JM30L price history

JCALLY JM30L vs JCALLY JM45

JCALLY JM45 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY JM30L in price: at 32 Ω JCALLY JM30L is listed at 31.25 mW and JCALLY JM45 at 20 mW; the lowest prices are $26.99 and ~$26.50.

JCALLY JM30L vs JCALLY JM45: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY JM30LJCALLY JM45
Power at 32 Ω31.25 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output20 mW3.5 mm, gallery image only, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Power at 16 ΩNot stated35.15 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Price today$26.99HiFiGo, 7 Nov~$26.50AliExpress, 7 Nov
DAC chipCS43131ES9318
InputsLightningUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size120 ± 10 mm140 ± 20 mm
Weight7 g13 g

JCALLY JM30L price history

JCALLY JM30L vs JCALLY JM08L HiFi version

JCALLY JM08L HiFi version is among the dongles in the catalog closest to JCALLY JM30L in price: the lowest prices are $26.99 and $28, $1.01 apart.

JCALLY JM30L vs JCALLY JM08L HiFi version: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
JCALLY JM30LJCALLY JM08L HiFi version
Power at 32 Ω31.25 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone outputNot stated
Price today$26.99HiFiGo, 7 Nov$28Linsoul, 7 Nov
DAC chipCS43131Apple C101
InputsLightningLightning
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size120 ± 10 mm120 mm
Weight7 g5.5 g

JCALLY JM30L price history · JCALLY JM08L HiFi version price history

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Sources

Checked 6 Nov 2026
JCALLY JM30L product page
jcally.com · the product page
Used for formats and the DAC chip