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USB-C CABLE DONGLE · CS43131

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE

A USB-C cable dongle with a CS43131 DAC chip, a 3.5 mm output. Weight 10.9 g.

Manufacturer page

POWER AT 32 Ω98mW3.5 mm, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNR126dBas TANCHJIM states it
PRICE$39.99Lowest price at eBay
OUTPUTS3.5 mm
DAC CHIPCS43131
PARAMETRIC EQNot statedTANCHJIM lists none
CONTOURNot supported

Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured; sources linked below.

Outputs and power

3.5 mm
105mWat 16 Ω
Spec image: 105 mW at 16 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
98mWat 32 Ω
Spec image: 98 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance -
SNR126 dB
Dynamic range126 dB
THD+N0.0003%

Not stated: gain, supply voltage, crosstalk.

Is it enough for your headphones?

TANCHJIM rates the SPACE LITE at 105 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.

Sensitive IEMsMulti-driver sets that hiss on strong sources
needs 0.6 mW105 mW at 16 Ω+22 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW98 mW at 32 Ω+15 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW98 mW at 32 Ω+8 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 10 mW at 300 Ω3 dB short
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW98 mW at 32 Ω+3 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 52 mW at 60 Ω7 dB short

Where to buy

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eBay · retail price, checked 16 Oct 2026$39.99

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The device

From TANCHJIM's spec images unless marked
InputUSB-CTANCHJIM SPACE LITE
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD256
DAC chipCS43131
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Size37.5 × 13.7 × 10 mm
Weight10.9 g

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
50 mW100 mW200 mW10 mW$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+15 dB to spareFiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59KA2Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99iBasso 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, $49.99S9Hidizs 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, $40.99MOONDROP 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, $39iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59GO linkJCALLY 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 JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JCALLY 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, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NK1 UltraNiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TANCHJIM SPACE LITE50 mW100 mW200 mW10 mW$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+15 dB to spareFiiO KA11: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59KA2Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69DC03PROiBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99S9Hidizs 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, $40.99MOONDROP 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, $45.90Sonata HD IIIHiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39FC3iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59GO linkJCALLY 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 JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JCALLY 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, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NK1 UltraNiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TANCHJIM SPACE LITE
  • 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
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

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE vs Hidizs S3 PRO

Hidizs S3 PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to TANCHJIM SPACE LITE in price: at 32 Ω TANCHJIM SPACE LITE is listed at 98 mW and Hidizs S3 PRO at 55 mW; the lowest prices are $39.99 and $39.99.

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE vs Hidizs S3 PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
TANCHJIM SPACE LITEHidizs S3 PRO
Power at 32 Ω98 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output55 mW3.5 mm, printed LR 55mW
Power at 16 Ω105 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone outputNot stated
Price today$39.99eBay, 16 Oct$39.99Hidizs store, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131ES9281C PRO
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Size37.5 × 13.7 × 10 mm20 × 10 × 90 mm
Weight10.9 gAbout 6 g

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE vs JCALLY AP6

JCALLY AP6 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to TANCHJIM SPACE LITE in price: at 32 Ω TANCHJIM SPACE LITE is listed at 98 mW and JCALLY AP6 at ≈440 mW; the lowest prices are $39.99 and $39.99.

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE vs JCALLY AP6: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
TANCHJIM SPACE LITEJCALLY AP6
Power at 32 Ω98 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output≈440 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 16 Ω105 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output≈540 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 300 ΩNot stated≈51 mW4.4 mm balanced
Price today$39.99eBay, 16 Oct$39.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov
DAC chipCS43131Conexant CX31993
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size37.5 × 13.7 × 10 mm38.7 × 19.9 × 12.8 mm
Weight10.9 g13.5 g

JCALLY AP6 price history

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE vs Snowsky Melody

Snowsky Melody is among the dongles in the catalog closest to TANCHJIM SPACE LITE in price: at 32 Ω TANCHJIM SPACE LITE is listed at 98 mW and Snowsky Melody at >250 mW; the lowest prices are $39.99 and $39.99.

TANCHJIM SPACE LITE vs Snowsky Melody: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
TANCHJIM SPACE LITESnowsky Melody
Power at 32 Ω98 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output>250 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 16 Ω105 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone outputNot stated
Price today$39.99eBay, 16 Oct$39.99Amazon US, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size37.5 × 13.7 × 10 mmAbout 42 × 22.5 × 11.5 mm
Weight10.9 gAbout 10 g

Snowsky Melody price history

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
TANCHJIM SPACE LITE
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