USB-C DONGLE
Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini
Works with ContourA USB-C dongle with a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output and a 5-band EQ in Contour.
Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured; sources linked below. Figures marked Measured are my own, taken on the Soundblooms rig; the method is under My measurements.
Outputs and power
Not stated: gain, supply voltage, crosstalk.
The manufacturer states >=30 mW + 30 mW without a load or a socket; the Allegro Mini has a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm output, so the figure is not tied to either.
Where to buy
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The device
From Kiwi Ears's spec sheet unless markedThe product description states DSD up to DSD128; the specification table lists PCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and no DSD.
Compared with
Manufacturers' stated figures; the price is today's lowestKiwi Ears Allegro Mini vs JCALLY JM7 MAX
JCALLY JM7 MAX is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini in price: the lowest prices are $20.40 and $19.99, $0.41 apart.
| Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini | JCALLY JM7 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | Not stated | ≈118 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output |
| Power at 16 Ω | Not stated | ≈228 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output |
| Power at 300 Ω | Not stated | ≈12.9 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output |
| Price today | $20.40Linsoul, 10 Nov | $19.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov |
| DAC chip | Not stated | Conexant CX31993 |
| Inputs | USB-C | USB-C |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced | 3.5 mm |
Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini price history · JCALLY JM7 MAX price history
Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini vs Snowsky Tiny A
Snowsky Tiny A is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini in price: the lowest prices are $20.40 and $19.99, $0.41 apart.
| Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini | Snowsky Tiny A | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | Not stated | 34 mW3.5 mm |
| Power at 16 Ω | Not stated | 45 mW3.5 mm |
| Price today | $20.40Linsoul, 10 Nov | $19.99Amazon US, 16 Oct |
| Inputs | USB-C | USB-C (data), USB-C (charging pass-through, 2A/20V) |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced | 3.5 mm |
| Size | Not stated | 29 x 22 x 10 mm |
| Weight | Not stated | 7 g |
Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini price history · Snowsky Tiny A price history
Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini vs JCALLY JM6
JCALLY JM6 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini in price: the lowest prices are $20.40 and $19.15, $1.25 apart.
| Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini | JCALLY JM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | Not stated | 28.2 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output |
| Price today | $20.40Linsoul, 10 Nov | $19.15Linsoul, 7 Nov |
| DAC chip | Not stated | CX31993 |
| Inputs | USB-C | USB-C |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced | 3.5 mm |
| Size | Not stated | 110 ± 10 mm |
| Weight | Not stated | 5.5 g |
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PEQ on Android: Contour EQ supports this dongle
Contour EQ is a free, open-source Android app that reads and writes the PEQ stored inside the Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini.