Description
JCALLY AP98 Portable DAC Amplifier With Dual CS43198 Phones AMP Supports 32bit/768kHz DSD256 Headphone Amplifier 3.5mm Output Support 4.4mm Balanced Output
AP98 Features:
- Dual CS43198 DAC
- PCM: Up to 32bit 768kHz
- Native DSD Supports Up to 256
- Single-ended 3.5mm + Balanced 4.4mm
- One-Piece High-Density CNC Aluminum Body
- Sampling Rate Indicator Light
- Compatible with Windows/Android/Mac OS/iOS/iPad OS System
EXTRAORDINARY HIFI EXPERIENCE FROM EXCEPTIONAL DAC
Equipped with the Dual CS43198 DAC, will bring you an extraordinary aggressive audio experience. Clean yet transparent. Excellent bass with fairly good sufficient depth, mid sounds full, and the smooth sparkly treble feel lively.
SUPPORT DSD UP TO 256 & PCM 768kHz/32bits
AP98 DAC amplifier is capable of ultimate decoding up to 768kHz/32bits PCM audio file, native DSD256 in hardware and ISO, which provide high fidelity sound quality and give you an excellent premium audio experience. The successful application of native DSD256, often used in high-end music players, makes your mobile phone a HiFi music player via AP98. Carry your AP98 and experience how it works in your daily life.
CONTAINS DUAL INTERFACES AND MANY ACCESSORIES
Both 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm are contained in such a small size. It is small in size, but with greater power, detailed resolution, more functional and user friendly thanks to both balanced and Single-ended outputs, and can even powerfully drive all full-size headphones. Perfectly compatible with Android, Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android smartphones.
VARIABLE LED INDICATOR LIGHT AND POWERFUL DRIVING CAPACITY
According to different sample rates, the AP98 will flash different lights, which is interesting and convenient. Drive all you want to drive. 240mW for the balanced port / 125mW for the single-ended port. What a powerful driving capacity in this little guy. Come on! Make it your music companion.
QUALITY MATERIAL & ELABORATE PORTABLE DESIGN
AP98 manufactured by CNC integrated moulding technology can be called works of art due to the difficulty and high time costs, showing the fine workmanship, stable structure and pleasing appearance which is incomparable to welded or split products. The AP98 headphones amplifier is mini and portable, with a 53x20x13mm lightweight size.
Chip: CS43198 DAC
Main Control Chip: CT7601PR
PCM: Up to 32bit768kHz
Native DSD Supports Up to 256
Single-ended 3.5mm
Balanced - 4.4mm
Sampling Rate Indicator Light
Output power 3.5mm: 2Vrms (High)
Output power 4.4mm: 4Vrms (High)
Compatible with: Windows7/8/10/11/Android/Mac OS/iOS/iPad OS System
Support: Type C phones and PC Compatible with 95% of the market's type-c mobile phones and win 10 system, Apple system computers
Warranty Period: 3 Months
Warranty Period: 3 Months from the date of Invoice
Covered: Manufacturing Defects Only
Warranty Form: https://www.theaudiostore.in/pages/warranty-claim-form
Cable: 1-month warranty only for manufacturing defects only
JCALLY is a brand dedicated to providing audiophiles with affordable, high-quality upgrade cables for IEMs, portable DAC and amplifiers, audio adapters, and cables. Their products are designed to improve sound quality and enhance the listening experience without breaking the bank. With a focus on durability, performance, and aesthetics, JCALLY delivers exceptional value for music enthusiasts of all levels.
I have to begin this review by thanking The Audio Store. Sorry Pritam that it took me so long to post this!
So, to a random browser in search of a good portable DAC/AMP wondering why I am thanking the store, its because they let me very patiently test multitude of DAC/AMPs for over two hours as I sat and listened to the same songs over and over trying to figure out which units were more to my taste. Afterwards, I ended up picking this one which had been suggested to me earlier as the better one to go with my Blessing 2 IEMs in the first place.
So, are they worth it? That is a big yes. This, added with the 4.4mm line T cable I got on the day, made me feel like my ears had been opened twice over in a single day. Truly, I was deaf before.
If you have good IEMs, I strongly recommend you get a DAC/AMP that fits your budget. Preferably, go visit The Audio Store, try different makes out, get their recommendation, listen with you own ears and make your choice. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you for the great review of the JCALLY AP98 Portable DAC Dongle & Amp! We're glad to hear that it was helpful in helping you to make a decision about which DAC/AMP to purchase.

Description
JCALLY AP98 Portable DAC Amplifier With Dual CS43198 Phones AMP Supports 32bit/768kHz DSD256 Headphone Amplifier 3.5mm Output Support 4.4mm Balanced Output
AP98 Features:
- Dual CS43198 DAC
- PCM: Up to 32bit 768kHz
- Native DSD Supports Up to 256
- Single-ended 3.5mm + Balanced 4.4mm
- One-Piece High-Density CNC Aluminum Body
- Sampling Rate Indicator Light
- Compatible with Windows/Android/Mac OS/iOS/iPad OS System
EXTRAORDINARY HIFI EXPERIENCE FROM EXCEPTIONAL DAC
Equipped with the Dual CS43198 DAC, will bring you an extraordinary aggressive audio experience. Clean yet transparent. Excellent bass with fairly good sufficient depth, mid sounds full, and the smooth sparkly treble feel lively.
SUPPORT DSD UP TO 256 & PCM 768kHz/32bits
AP98 DAC amplifier is capable of ultimate decoding up to 768kHz/32bits PCM audio file, native DSD256 in hardware and ISO, which provide high fidelity sound quality and give you an excellent premium audio experience. The successful application of native DSD256, often used in high-end music players, makes your mobile phone a HiFi music player via AP98. Carry your AP98 and experience how it works in your daily life.
CONTAINS DUAL INTERFACES AND MANY ACCESSORIES
Both 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm are contained in such a small size. It is small in size, but with greater power, detailed resolution, more functional and user friendly thanks to both balanced and Single-ended outputs, and can even powerfully drive all full-size headphones. Perfectly compatible with Android, Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android smartphones.
VARIABLE LED INDICATOR LIGHT AND POWERFUL DRIVING CAPACITY
According to different sample rates, the AP98 will flash different lights, which is interesting and convenient. Drive all you want to drive. 240mW for the balanced port / 125mW for the single-ended port. What a powerful driving capacity in this little guy. Come on! Make it your music companion.
QUALITY MATERIAL & ELABORATE PORTABLE DESIGN
AP98 manufactured by CNC integrated moulding technology can be called works of art due to the difficulty and high time costs, showing the fine workmanship, stable structure and pleasing appearance which is incomparable to welded or split products. The AP98 headphones amplifier is mini and portable, with a 53x20x13mm lightweight size.
Chip: CS43198 DAC
Main Control Chip: CT7601PR
PCM: Up to 32bit768kHz
Native DSD Supports Up to 256
Single-ended 3.5mm
Balanced - 4.4mm
Sampling Rate Indicator Light
Output power 3.5mm: 2Vrms (High)
Output power 4.4mm: 4Vrms (High)
Compatible with: Windows7/8/10/11/Android/Mac OS/iOS/iPad OS System
Support: Type C phones and PC Compatible with 95% of the market's type-c mobile phones and win 10 system, Apple system computers
Warranty Period: 3 Months
Warranty Period: 3 Months from the date of Invoice
Covered: Manufacturing Defects Only
Warranty Form: https://www.theaudiostore.in/pages/warranty-claim-form
Cable: 1-month warranty only for manufacturing defects only
JCALLY is a brand dedicated to providing audiophiles with affordable, high-quality upgrade cables for IEMs, portable DAC and amplifiers, audio adapters, and cables. Their products are designed to improve sound quality and enhance the listening experience without breaking the bank. With a focus on durability, performance, and aesthetics, JCALLY delivers exceptional value for music enthusiasts of all levels.
I have to begin this review by thanking The Audio Store. Sorry Pritam that it took me so long to post this!
So, to a random browser in search of a good portable DAC/AMP wondering why I am thanking the store, its because they let me very patiently test multitude of DAC/AMPs for over two hours as I sat and listened to the same songs over and over trying to figure out which units were more to my taste. Afterwards, I ended up picking this one which had been suggested to me earlier as the better one to go with my Blessing 2 IEMs in the first place.
So, are they worth it? That is a big yes. This, added with the 4.4mm line T cable I got on the day, made me feel like my ears had been opened twice over in a single day. Truly, I was deaf before.
If you have good IEMs, I strongly recommend you get a DAC/AMP that fits your budget. Preferably, go visit The Audio Store, try different makes out, get their recommendation, listen with you own ears and make your choice. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you for the great review of the JCALLY AP98 Portable DAC Dongle & Amp! We're glad to hear that it was helpful in helping you to make a decision about which DAC/AMP to purchase.
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