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USB-C CABLE DONGLE · CS43198 × 2

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2

Works with Contour

A USB-C cable dongle with two CS43198 DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output and an 8-band EQ in Contour.

Manufacturer page · Price history

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 on a plain white background
POWER AT 32 Ωest.62mW4.4 mm balanced, worked out from the stated loads
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE0.219ΩMEASURED3.5 mm, ±0.02 Ω, 20 OctNo data from the manufacturer
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$50.99Lowest price at Hangout Audio, HiFiGo, Linsoul, Shenzhen Audio and Apos Audio
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPCS43198 × 2
PARAMETRIC EQ8 bandsMEASUREDpeak, shelves, low and high pass
Works with 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. Est. marks a power worked out between the stated loads.

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
124mWat 16 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: 124 mW, THD+N <1%
Output impedance -
3.5 mm
-
Output impedance 0.219 ΩMEASURED
±0.02 Ω, 20 Oct
No data from the manufacturer
Dynamic range132 dB
THD+N0.00014%

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

The specification lists 4.1 Vrms at 0 dBFS without identifying the output. A feature graphic lists 4 Vrms for balanced output without the same signal conditions. These are separate manufacturer claims, not interchangeable measurements.

Is it enough for your headphones?

MOONDROP rates the DAWN PRO 2 at 124 mW into 16 Ω from the 4.4 mm balanced output. 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 mW124 mW at 16 Ω+23 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mWest. 62 mW at 32 Ω+13 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mWest. 62 mW at 32 Ω+6 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 6.6 mW at 300 Ω5 dB short
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mWest. 62 mW at 32 Ω+0.9 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 33 mW at 60 Ω9 dB short

Where to buy

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Hangout Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$50.99HiFiGo · read 11 Nov 2026$50.99Linsoul · read 11 Nov 2026$50.99Shenzhen Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$50.99Apos Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$50.99HiFiGo · retail price, checked 16 Oct 2026$59.99

Price historyCompare prices on Soundblooms Deals

The device

From MOONDROP's spec images unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256
DAC chipCS43198 × 2
Volume100 steps
AppMOONDROP APP, Android only
Parametric EQ8 bands: peak, low shelf, high shelf, low pass and high pass, -18 to +12 dB, Q 0.1 to 10Works with Contour
Lengthlength: 42.5; width: 23.2; thickness: 11.4 mm

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
20 mW50 mW100 mW200 mW10 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+13 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99KA1FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69DC03PROiBasso 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, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73AP7JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 220 mW50 mW100 mW200 mW10 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+13 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99KA1FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69DC03PROiBasso 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, $40.99TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Sonata HD IIIShanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39FC3iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73AP7JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JM80EJCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

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
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
iBassoNunchaku525 mW$299525 mW · $299

All 16 in the finder

Compared with

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

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO

The lowest prices are $50.99 and $59.99, $9 apart.

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2MOONDROP DAWN PRO
Power at 32 Ωest. 62 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Power at 16 Ω124 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$50.99Hangout Audio, 11 Nov$59.99Apos Audio, 20 Oct
DAC chipCS43198 × 2CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Sizelength: 42.5; width: 23.2; thickness: 11.4 mm42 × 22.45 × 12.39 mm
WeightNot stated13 g

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 price history · MOONDROP DAWN PRO price history

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 vs FiiO KA13

At 32 Ω MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 is listed at est. 62 mW and FiiO KA13 at >550 mW; the lowest prices are $50.99 and $65.99, $15 apart.

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 vs FiiO KA13: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2FiiO KA13
Power at 32 Ωest. 62 mW4.4 mm balanced>550 mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop on
Power at 16 Ω124 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$50.99Hangout Audio, 11 Nov$65.99Mimic Audio, 20 Oct
DAC chipCS43198 × 2CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Sizelength: 42.5; width: 23.2; thickness: 11.4 mmAbout 56.5 × 22 × 10.5 mm
WeightNot statedAbout 19 g

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 price history · FiiO KA13 price history

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 vs FiiO KA15

At 32 Ω MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 is listed at est. 62 mW and FiiO KA15 at ≥560 mW; the lowest prices are $50.99 and $99.99, $49 apart.

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 vs FiiO KA15: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2FiiO KA15
Power at 32 Ωest. 62 mW4.4 mm balanced≥560 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 16 Ω124 mW4.4 mm balanced≥510 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 300 ΩNot stated≥78 mW4.4 mm balanced
Price today$50.99Hangout Audio, 11 Nov$99.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43198 × 2CS43198 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Sizelength: 42.5; width: 23.2; thickness: 11.4 mmAbout 52 × 25 × 11 mm
WeightNot statedAbout 21 g

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 price history · FiiO KA15 price history

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PEQ on Android: Contour EQ supports this dongle

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 specifications
moondroplab.com · the spec sheet
Used for power, output voltage, noise and distortion and outputs
MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 product page
website-files.com · the spec image
Used for the app and parametric EQ
MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 product page
website-files.com · the spec image
Used for the app

My measurements

Measured 20 Oct 2026, 21 Oct 2026
0.219ΩOutput impedance, 3.5 mm, ±0.02 Ω
Volume at maximum
How: a 1 kHz tone at -3 dBFS on the left channel, the voltage with and without a 33.2 Ω load, plug taken out and put back in 3 times. The figure is the median, the ± covers all 3. Checked again at -9 dBFS: 0.224 Ω.
8bandsParametric EQ
Filters: peak; shelves not tested yet
Read from the device over USB, 21 Oct 2026