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USB-C DONGLE · CS43131 × 2

Snowsky Melody

Works with Contour

A USB-C dongle with two CS43131 DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output, a built-in mic and a 10-band EQ in Contour. About 10 g.

Manufacturer page · Price history

Snowsky Melody on a plain white background
POWER AT 32 Ω>250mW4.4 mm balanced
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE0.736ΩMEASURED3.5 mm, ±0.02 Ω, 20 OctSnowsky states <0.9 Ω
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$39.99Lowest price at Amazon US
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPCS43131 × 2
PARAMETRIC EQ10 bandsMEASUREDpeak, shelves, low and high pass, band pass, all 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.

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
250mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: >250 mW, THD+N <1%, USB input
Output impedance <1 Ω
3.5 mm
100mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥100 mW, THD+N <1%, USB input
Output impedance 0.736 ΩMEASURED
±0.02 Ω, 20 Oct
Snowsky states <0.9 Ω

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

Is it enough for your headphones?

Snowsky rates the Melody at >250 mW into 32 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 mWest. 125 mW at 16 Ω+23 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW>250 mW at 32 Ω+19 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW>250 mW at 32 Ω+12 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 27 mW at 300 Ω+1 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW>250 mW at 32 Ω+7 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 133 mW at 60 Ω3 dB short

Where to buy

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Amazon US · retail price, checked 16 Oct 2026$39.99The HiFi Cat · read 11 Nov 2026$54.33

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The device

From Snowsky's spec sheet unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD64; DSD128; DSD256
DAC chipCS43131 × 2
Volume60-step quick adjustment; 120-step fine adjustmentproduct page
AppFIIO Control App; web link control, Not iOSproduct page
Digital outputS/PDIF shared with 3.5 mm
Works withAndroid, iOS, Windows and macOSMelody manufacturer launch
MicYesMelody manufacturer launch
Parametric EQ10 bands: peak, low shelf, high shelf, low pass, high pass, band pass and all pass, ±12 dB, Q 0.1 to 10Works with Contourproduct page
SizeAbout 42 × 22.5 × 11.5 mm
WeightAbout 10 g

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
100 mW200 mW500 mW$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+19 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99FiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99KA11Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs 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, $40.99XOMOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59TRN Black Pearl: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $31.44 (lowest offer on /deals today)Black PearlJCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JM20MAXJCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JM98MAXJCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralSnowsky Melody100 mW200 mW500 mW50 mW$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+19 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99FiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99KA11Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59KA2iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99S9 PROHidizs 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, $40.99XOMOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90Sonata BHD ProTempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59TRN Black Pearl: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $31.44 (lowest offer on /deals today)Black PearlJCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JM20MAXJCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JM98MAXJCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralSnowsky Melody
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

CS43131 · 24 devices use it
JCALLYJM30L31.25 mW$26.9931.25 mW · $26.99
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
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

Snowsky Melody vs FiiO KA11

At 32 Ω Snowsky Melody is listed at >250 mW and FiiO KA11 at 200 mW; the lowest prices are $39.99 and $29.99, $10 apart.

Snowsky Melody vs FiiO KA11: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
Snowsky MelodyFiiO KA11
Power at 32 Ω>250 mW4.4 mm balanced200 mW3.5 mm, channel basis not specified in artwork
Power at 16 ΩNot stated245 mW3.5 mm
Price today$39.99Amazon US, 16 Oct$29.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43131
InputsUSB-CUSB-C, Lightning
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
SizeAbout 42 × 22.5 × 11.5 mmNot stated
WeightAbout 10 g8.5 g

Snowsky Melody price history · FiiO KA11 price history

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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 SnowSky Melody.

SnowSky Melody EQ app for Android

Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
Melody specification
fiio.com · the spec sheet
Used for power, output impedance, formats, the DAC chip, input, outputs, controls, digital output, size and weight
Melody product
fiio.com · the product page
Used for the app and parametric EQ
Melody manufacturer launch
fiio.com
Used for the DAC chip, compatibility, microphone and uac modes

My measurements

Measured 20 Oct 2026, 22 Oct 2026
0.736ΩOutput impedance, 3.5 mm, ±0.02 Ω
Volume at maximum, low gain
The three insertions read 0.743, 0.736 and 0.736 Ω; after the second plug-in the volume had dropped one step, about 1 dB, and was raised again before the third.
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: 0.737 Ω.
10bandsParametric EQ
Filters: peak, low shelf, high shelf, low pass, high pass, band pass, all pass; the pass filters were written in a test build; the manufacturer's app menu was not checked
Written to the device over USB and read back, 22 Oct 2026