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AUDIOCULAR BEAM Hi-Res Portable DAC Dongle (CX31993 + MAX Amp)
The AUDIOCULAR BEAM is a premium USB-C to 3.5mm portable DAC & amplifier designed for audiophiles, gamers, and creators who refuse to settle for average sound. Powered by the CX31993 Hi-Res DAC and MAX97220 amplifier, it converts digital audio into rich, high-resolution analog output with exceptional clarity, punch, and control.
Supporting 32bit/384kHz PCM decoding, the AUDIOCULAR BEAM reveals every micro-detail in your music—deep, textured bass, smooth and natural mids, and airy, well-extended highs. Whether you’re listening to lossless music, gaming competitively, or editing content, this compact DAC dongle delivers a studio-grade listening experience in a truly plug-and-play form factor.
Hi-Res CX31993 DAC + MAX97220 Amplifier
At the heart of the AUDIOCULAR BEAM lies the highly regarded CX31993 DAC chipset, paired with the MAX97220 amp for clean power delivery and precise signal control. This combination produces a balanced, expressive sound signature with excellent dynamics—ideal for Hi-Res audio, immersive gaming, and detailed monitoring.
Ultra-Clean, High-Resolution Audio Performance
With true 32bit/384kHz decoding, a signal-to-noise ratio above 124dB, and a dynamic range exceeding 110dB, the BEAM delivers distortion-free, lifelike sound reproduction. Every note, transient, and spatial cue is preserved with remarkable accuracy and realism.
Compact Plug-and-Play Type-C Design
Designed for convenience, the AUDIOCULAR BEAM works instantly with Android smartphones, tablets, laptops, and USB-C devices—no drivers or apps required. It supports in-line microphone and remote controls, allowing you to manage calls and volume directly from compatible wired earphones.
Drives Everything from IEMs to Studio Headphones
With adaptive output support from 16Ω to 600Ω, this portable DAC dongle can effortlessly power sensitive IEMs as well as high-impedance over-ear headphones. Balanced impedance control ensures optimal performance across all listening setups.
Premium Build with Modern Aesthetics
Crafted from anodized aluminum, the AUDIOCULAR BEAM features a sleek sandblasted finish, engraved detailing, and a distinctive red circular LED ring to indicate active operation. The nylon-braided cable and reinforced strain relief ensure durability for daily portable use.
(No built-in mic, but fully compatible with most in-line control earphones for calls.)
Powerful, Lossless Type-C to 3.5mm Conversion
Perfect for modern smartphones without headphone jacks, the AUDIOCULAR BEAM bridges USB-C devices to traditional wired headphones with zero latency and zero signal loss, making it an essential upgrade for serious wired audio listening.
Specifications
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Brand: AUDIOCULAR
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Model: BEAM
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Product Name: AUDIOCULAR BEAM Type-C to 3.5mm Portable DAC Dongle
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DAC Chip: CX31993
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Amplifier Chip: MAX97220
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Connector: USB-C to 3.5mm
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Decoding Capability: Up to 32bit / 384kHz PCM
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Frequency Response: 20Hz – 40kHz
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Output Impedance: 16Ω – 600Ω (Adaptive)
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Output Power: 60mW @ 32Ω | 7.4mW @ 600Ω
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >124dB
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Dynamic Range: >110dB
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Distortion: −95dB
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Material: Premium Anodized Aluminum
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Design Feature: Red Circular LED Ring Indicator
📦 Box Contents
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1 × AUDIOCULAR BEAM Type-C to 3.5mm Portable DAC Dongle
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1 × Carry Case
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Customers praised this portable Hi-Res DAC for its excellent value, neutral sound signature, and powerful amplification. Many noted "amazing quality" and "pin to pin sound without any distraction." The aluminum build and red LED ring received compliments. However, some reported sound connection issues during calls and concerns about cable durability due to short length.
No hissing sound or incompatibility and no heating on tangzu waner sg2 red lion with my s24 fe
pouch with thid is very good and spacy, better than red lion and the RED LIGHT IS 🔥 when connect to phone...
amp is doing good work , loud and clear
overall NOW its a good package with both items, if red lion was it's orginal price like 2k it's the best deal u get for BASS lovers.
Works fine so far , good build
The DAC has no hissing sound and the other shell is build of metal. great wire quality no heating issues as well. also the red light is menacing as hell. also case is included which is fine/cheap quality. also type a to c converter is also given in box.
Good for the price. Worked well when I tried it with some Earphones from well-known brands and demanding headphones too. No hissing noise or sounds, as people complain on some other Audiocular models.
Only concern I have is about durability aspect, considering the cable is very short and the connection points get stressed when it's bent.
Still, overall a value buy.
Really appreciatethe quality of this product as it is really a premium quality product with a touch of nice red led ring light. I have paired this DAC with Moondrop chuu 2 IEM. The sound quality is phenomenal. Worth buying and in my opinion its a value for money.
Received product in excellent packaging. Satisfactory performance using with mobile and laptop. No significant heating. There is no noise which is the reason I had changed to this DAC from the earlier one.
Really I surprised to listening music by using this DAC. If you are a real music lover or movie lover, you can purchase this DAC by closing your eyes. Good sound clarity. Pin to pin sound without ant distraction. Thanks to Audio Store.
Works wonderfully.
with this the IEM sounds better than with just the 3.5mm
If you are offering me 3% off next order im not gonna fall for that but i can genuinely say this dac is good
Amazing quality
REALLY GOOD BUDGET DAC. PERFECT FORON THE GO USAGE.
Value for money. Clear sound
Excellent product quality
Got the 2nd one as i enjoyed the sound from 1st one so much. This DAC is worth every penny. The output sound signature is neutral doesn't change the the tonality of my OoopusX and Blon. It has more that enough power to drive iems and headphones too. It outputs 1.38 Vrms for 32 Ohm impedance iems and 2.1Vrms at 600 Ohms, for headphones and iems thats plenty. It also works with PC and laptop along with android.
Its good but while calling you will see frequently sound connection is not working 😕, otherwise it's good.
The product makes sense to it's price range and delivering good quality hi-res audio to the iem. Overall it is a Good Product.
This DAC is worth every penny. The output sound signature is neutral doesn't change the the tonality of my OoopusX and Blon. It has more that enough power to drive iems and headphones too. It outputs 1.38 Vrms for 32 Ohm impedance iems and 2.1Vrms at 600 Ohms, for headphones and iems thats plenty. It also works with PC and laptop along with android.
Bahut achcha product hai.
The packaging but great and also was recieved pretty soon and also the product was impresive
the anodized aluminum housing feels remarkably sturdy. The red LED ring isn't just for show—it confirms the device is receiving power and adds a nice aesthetic touch to your mobile setup.
The volume increased significantly compared to existing usb to 3.5 mm dongle.the sound ia accurate as it has enough power but sound quality depends on iem being used
Good one.. I felt difference compared to my laptop's dac, more volume and punchiness in this external dac..
Best in the segment
Very good improvement over the default audio in my desktop PC.Can feel the details in the audio much better now.
Superb
Best dac compared to do7
The dac doesn’t heat up and there is no hissing cable sound.
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As an all rounder it fits my taste quite well,the only problem it really has is the male vocals being a bit recessed (not terribly recessed if you use vocal eartips),they are a tad bit overpriced seemingly,divine planar might be better,but for people looking for a fun entry into iem's,it's worth the price (some people say it's included DAC isn't enough,it works well enough as a temporary solution,yet to test if a dac makes a big difference or not).
Unsure if this is how most iem's are but the cable felt a tad bit short.
I had never used an IEM before, so this was my very first experience and I was genuinely impressed. As someone who loves music, I can confidently say this is one of the best investments you can make for audio quality. The sound is exceptional and absolutely worth the price.
To get the best possible audio experience, I would also recommend pairing it with a good-quality DAC, as it significantly enhances the overall output. ....
This is the most balanced sounding IEM I've used in this price. I am using the Type C variant, and I haven't experienced any issue regarding the playback whatsoever. It is equipped with the DAC chip CX31993, which is found on the dedicated DACs around the price of 1K. The cable is also a 4-core silver plated copper one, with really nice build quality. These are also really responsive to EQ Settings, tweaking the audio balance using a 10 or 31 band EQ makes the experience even more versatile.
The only cons I have noticed are regarding the in-box ear tips, I didn't find them to be very comfortable, so I had switch them with some other ear tips. Although, the metal built of the IEMs give them a really premium feeling, the glossy surface is extremely prone to scratches and they still get scratched even after using cautiously.
It is good but could be a bit sharp sometimes may be balanced by EQ. But one problem in my type C unit, after 3 days it stop sound out of nowhere, while listening music, or watching movie/yt. Have to plug out plug in to get the audio back.
This is a magical DAC, I don’t believe ki isne mere headphones main jaan daal di ho
Really the quality of aurora ultra is out of the box , literally if you never use an iem and experience first time you feel actual music. Aurora ultra give life best experience.
This is only possible because of the audio that my first experience and the audio store surve there best to just create my best experience thanks a lot for protective, timely delivery and
Again thanks for giving that service and seamless experience to the team
AUDIOCULAR DAC Recommend asome sound quality it's pushing
Aswome experience with kz castor pro harman target Bass edition I never heard that quality of
Bass My second experience with iem aswome
Good and Trusted Place for earphones and headphones who are audiophile. I recently purchased the Moondrop Golden ages 2. The Product is genuine and new.
Thanks. The Audio Store.
This can indeed be an endgame purchase. It ticks all the boxes well and ensures a great fit and amazing audio quality
Amazing single DD iem , the ceramic dome diaphragm is incredibly fast, the transient response is excellent which makes the instruments separation really good, mid bass is punch is excellent, the kick drums have incredibly fast attack, with enough weight and fast decay, the sub bass rumble is not much (good from gaming pov) vocals are quite forward and have good weight, highs can be a bit fatiguing for many but the driver has been tuned that way for gaming, the imaging and soundstage is holograhic, footsteps are other audio cues are very easy to pin point accurately.
Nice product and quality also good😊 sound is awesome only bass is not high else verything was perfect. Happy with the product.
The best IEM Earbuds at this price with Planar Drivers and Bluetooth 6.0 and the cherry on top of having a LDAC truly a Audiophile's dream.
This is my first IEM , I have been watching lots of iem videos and comparison to find a right pair for my purpose ( mainly watching movies of all genre and music ) .
I was about to purchase kz duonic but one of the youtuber suggest earacoustic cipher gaming as an better version of kz duonic.
It have really good bass and also have wide sound stage for my purpose.
I'm absolutely enjoying this one.
So this was my first ever iem. I think I picked the right one Choosing this. The one I got is type c with mic the mic is not that much but the iems are amazing. Has good details and sub bass. And for me I play a ton of games the details I'm getting on this is just crazy.
