USB-C DONGLE · CS43198 × 2

TRUTHEAR SHIO

Name: TRUTHEAR SHIO
Brand: TRUTHEAR

A USB-C dongle with two CS43198 DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output.

Manufacturer page

POWER AT 32 ΩNot statedNo data from the manufacturer

OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer

SNR130dBas TRUTHEAR states it

PRICE$69.99Lowest price at Truthear store

OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced

DAC CHIPCS43198 × 2

PARAMETRIC EQNot statedTRUTHEAR lists none

CONTOURNot supported

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

Outputs and power

SNR130 dB

Dynamic range130 dB

Not stated: supply voltage, distortion, crosstalk.

Where to buy

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Truthear store · official store price, checked 16 Oct 2026$69.99

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The device

From TRUTHEAR's spec sheet unless marked

InputUSB-C

FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD256

DAC chipCS43198 × 2

Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.

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

MOONDROPWorks with ContourDAWN PRO 262 mWEstimated0.219 ΩMeasuredWorks with Contour8 bands$59.99est. 62 mW · 0.219 Ω · $59.99PEQ Yes, 8 bands

NiceHCKPureAural210 mWYes10 bandsSGM8262$59.99210 mW · $59.99PEQ Yes, 10 bands · Amp SGM8262

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

TRUTHEAR SHIO vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO

The lowest prices are $69.99 and $59.99, $10 apart.

TRUTHEAR SHIO vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
	TRUTHEAR SHIO	MOONDROP DAWN PRO
Price today	$69.99Truthear store, 16 Oct	$59.99Apos Audio, 20 Oct
DAC chip	CS43198 × 2	CS43131 × 2
Inputs	USB-C	USB-C
Outputs	3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced	3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size	Not stated	42 × 22.45 × 12.39 mm
Weight	Not stated	13 g

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026

TRUTHEAR SHIO specifications

truthear.com · the spec sheet

Used for power, output voltage, noise and distortion, formats, the DAC chip, input, outputs and controls