USB-C DONGLE
Snowsky Tiny A
Works with ContourA USB-C dongle with a 3.5 mm output and a 10-band EQ in Contour. Weight 7 g.
Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured. 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.
Is it enough for your headphones?
Snowsky rates the Tiny A at 45 mW into 16 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.
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The device
From Snowsky's fiio.com unless markedHow it stacks up against the competition
Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars- Nearby
- Most IEMs, 3.2 mW
Compared with
Manufacturers' stated figures; the price is today's lowestSnowsky Tiny A vs JCALLY JM7 MAX
JCALLY JM7 MAX is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Snowsky Tiny A in price: at 32 Ω Snowsky Tiny A is listed at 34 mW and JCALLY JM7 MAX at ≈118 mW; the lowest prices are $19.99 and $19.99.
| Snowsky Tiny A | JCALLY JM7 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | 34 mW3.5 mm | ≈118 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output |
| Power at 16 Ω | 45 mW3.5 mm | ≈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 | $19.99Amazon US, 16 Oct | $19.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov |
| DAC chip | Not stated | Conexant CX31993 |
| Inputs | USB-C (data), USB-C (charging pass-through, 2A/20V) | USB-C |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Size | 29 x 22 x 10 mm | Not stated |
| Weight | 7 g | Not stated |
Snowsky Tiny A vs Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini
Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Snowsky Tiny A in price: the lowest prices are $19.99 and $20.40, $0.41 apart.
| Snowsky Tiny A | Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | 34 mW3.5 mm | Not stated |
| Power at 16 Ω | 45 mW3.5 mm | Not stated |
| Price today | $19.99Amazon US, 16 Oct | $20.40Linsoul, 10 Nov |
| Inputs | USB-C (data), USB-C (charging pass-through, 2A/20V) | USB-C |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced |
| Size | 29 x 22 x 10 mm | Not stated |
| Weight | 7 g | Not stated |
Snowsky Tiny A price history · Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini price history
Snowsky Tiny A vs JCALLY JM6
JCALLY JM6 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Snowsky Tiny A in price: at 32 Ω Snowsky Tiny A is listed at 34 mW and JCALLY JM6 at 28.2 mW; the lowest prices are $19.99 and $19.15, $0.84 apart.
| Snowsky Tiny A | JCALLY JM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | 34 mW3.5 mm | 28.2 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output |
| Power at 16 Ω | 45 mW3.5 mm | Not stated |
| Price today | $19.99Amazon US, 16 Oct | $19.15Linsoul, 7 Nov |
| DAC chip | Not stated | CX31993 |
| Inputs | USB-C (data), USB-C (charging pass-through, 2A/20V) | USB-C |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Size | 29 x 22 x 10 mm | 110 ± 10 mm |
| Weight | 7 g | 5.5 g |
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