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TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro

A USB-C dongle with two CS43131 DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output. Weight 18 g.

Manufacturer page · Price history

POWER AT 32 Ω280mW4.4 mm balanced, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNR131dBas TempoTec states it
PRICE$59.90Lowest price at TempoTec store
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPCS43131 × 2
PARAMETRIC EQNot statedTempoTec lists none
CONTOURNot supported

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

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
280mWat 32 Ω
Product page: 280 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance -
SNR131 dB

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

Is it enough for your headphones?

TempoTec rates the Sonata BHD Pro at 280 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. 140 mW at 16 Ω+23 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW280 mW at 32 Ω+19 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW280 mW at 32 Ω+12 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 30 mW at 300 Ω+2 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW280 mW at 32 Ω+7 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 149 mW at 60 Ω2 dB short

Where to buy

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TempoTec store · official store price for the Black, without Lightning cable, checked 16 Oct 2026$59.90The HiFi Cat · read 11 Nov 2026$89.90

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The device

From TempoTec's spec sheet unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD512
DAC chipCS43131 × 2
VolumeType: hardware buttons; independent of host: yes; steps: 60
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Weight18 g

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
100 mW200 mW500 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+19 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99MelodyiBasso 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, $40.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79CrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)JCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99JCALLY 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 Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralTempoTec Sonata BHD Pro100 mW200 mW500 mW50 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+19 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99DAWN 4.4TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94KA3Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99MelodyiBasso 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, $65.99S9 Pro Plus MarthaHidizs S8 Pro Robin: 160 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79GO link MaxCrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)Protocol MaxJCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88AP20JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99JCALLY 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 Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralTempoTec Sonata BHD Pro
  • 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
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

All 24 in the finder

Compared with

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

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro vs FiiO KA1

FiiO KA1 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro in price: at 32 Ω TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro is listed at 280 mW and FiiO KA1 at ≥45 mW; the lowest prices are $59.90 and $59.99, $0.09 apart.

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro vs FiiO KA1: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
TempoTec Sonata BHD ProFiiO KA1
Power at 32 Ω280 mW4.4 mm balanced≥45 mW3.5 mm
Price today$59.90TempoTec store, 16 Oct$59.99Amazon US, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2ES9281AC PRO
InputsUSB-CUSB-C cable, Lightning cable
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
SizeNot statedAbout 40 × 15 × 8 mm
Weight18 gAbout 10 g

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro price history

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro vs Hidizs S8 Pro

Hidizs S8 Pro is among the dongles in the catalog closest to TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro in price: at 32 Ω TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro is listed at 280 mW and Hidizs S8 Pro at 160 mW; the lowest prices are $59.90 and $59.99, $0.09 apart.

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro vs Hidizs S8 Pro: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
TempoTec Sonata BHD ProHidizs S8 Pro
Power at 32 Ω280 mW4.4 mm balanced160 mW4.4 mm balanced
Price today$59.90TempoTec store, 16 Oct$59.99Hidizs store, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeNot stated58 × 23 × 11 mm
Weight18 gAbout 17 g

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro price history

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO

MOONDROP DAWN PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro in price: the lowest prices are $59.90 and $59.99, $0.09 apart.

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
TempoTec Sonata BHD ProMOONDROP DAWN PRO
Power at 32 Ω280 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$59.90TempoTec store, 16 Oct$59.99Apos Audio, 20 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeNot stated42 × 22.45 × 12.39 mm
Weight18 g13 g

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro price history · MOONDROP DAWN PRO price history

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro specifications
tempotec.net · the spec sheet
Used for power, noise and distortion, formats, the DAC chip, input, outputs, controls and weight
TempoTec firmware download
tempotec.net
Used for formats
TempoTec BHD Pro product
tempotec.net · the product page