Check Availability At
Description
Questyle CMA18: Elevate Your Audio Experience with the Ultimate Portable DAC & Amp
Unleash the power of superior audio on the go with the Questyle CMA18 Portable DAC & Amp. Elevate your listening experience without compromising on portability. Compact yet robust, this flagship mobile DAC/amp delivers faultless performance with an original design that redefines portable Hi-Fi.
Design and Craftsmanship:
The CMA18 Portable boasts a distinctive design with sandblasted aviation-grade aluminium surfaces, silver high-gloss buttons, and special Corning glass featuring a gradient dot pattern. Its RF signal-suppressing coating and amber-coloured internal LEDs emphasize pure audio performance, making it a visual and auditory masterpiece.
Performance:
Powered by four sets of patented PCT-class current-mode SiP chips, each with peak power of up to 5W, the CMA18 Portable ensures high-energy current-mode amplifier technology for strong and adaptable performance. The XMOS XU316 platform and AK4493 DAC chip support HD D/A conversion up to PCM768/DSD512, unlocking the full potential of all IEMs and over-ear headphones.
Clean from the Source:
The 4300mAh lithium battery power management system guarantees the purest sound quality, isolating top-tier performance from smartphone and PC power supply dependence. With over 10 hours of battery life, the CMA18 Portable is MFi certified, offering compatibility with USB-A, USB-C, and Lightning interfaces for a true lossless experience.
Analog Input Recording Function:
It is equipped with two stereo line-in inputs (3.5mm AUX IN and 4.4mm BAL IN), the CMA18 Portable acts as an external, high-performance analog-to-digital recording device for turntables, pre-amps, and more. Monitor the input during recording via the 3.5mm or 4.4mm outputs, and seamlessly connect to USB-enabled devices for versatile recording capabilities.
Expandability:
Addressing the needs of audiophiles and recording professionals, the CMA18 Portable offers high-resolution lossless streaming on smartphones and PCs. With user-friendly interfaces and Questyle's released 3.5mm-RCA and 4.4mm-XLR cables, connect the CMA18 Portable to 2-channel Hi-Fi devices for a home audio experience or to monitor speakers and mixing consoles on-site for recording and musical production.
Elevate your audio journey with the Questyle CMA18 Portable DAC & Amp – where portability meets uncompromised performance.
Customer Reviews
Till now I have enjoyed and owned a bag full of DAC. I dislike DAP. So my quest for a dac has continued for last 10yrs. I have fiio btr5, ifi signature black, mojo1, earman sparrow, ifi go blu, cayin RU7. All of them are good in there own strength.
Finally, thanks to TAS and Mr. Pritamji, I got the suggestion of Questyle cma 18. Honestly very few reviews online till now. Technical details promised a great product. Questyle 15,the baby brother,had proved it's mantle as an extremely popular dongle DAC. After going through a long thread of discussion on questyle 18, I decided to go for this pricy DAC.
Pros:
1. Very beautiful and pleasing built. Visible circuit gives an unique professional look.
2. Balanced end sound is almost uncoloured and flat. Base is great and tight. Sound stage is huge. Detailed and airy. Matches excellent with my 64audio volur, focal clear, focal Radiance. Apple music sounds great. Every headphone and earphone get a new breath of life.
3. Bluetooth LDAC and aptx adaptive is so good, sounds almost like wired mode.
4. Battery is solid 5hr+ with high gain. Source Battery not drained.
Cons:
1.Modes and displays are bit tiny for for a 40+eye sight.
2. No way track change or play pause can be done from the device.
3. Gets slightly warm.
4. At 25% Battery usb mode gets disconnected for some unknown reasons.
Overall a great device. If price drops to 40K it will smash everything in below a lakh range. Mojo ,ifi and fiio ....be careful Questyle is on top now.
A solid 5star.
Thank you for your detailed review of the Questyle CMA18 Portable DAC & Amp. We are delighted to hear that it has met your expectations and has become your 'end game' DAC. We appreciate your feedback on the design, sound quality, and battery life. We will take note of your suggestions for improvement regarding the size of the modes and displays, as well as the track change feature. Thank you for choosing The Audio Store and we hope you continue to enjoy your audio experience with our product.
You may also like
OUR HONEST REVIEWS FROM THE CO-FOUNDERS & AUDIOPHILES
View all
TRUSTED BY OVER 30K+ MUSIC ENTHUSIAST
Let customers speak for us
Perfect for on-the-go music
Writin' This Review after a Week... Badly Wanted A DAC for My iPhone 12 Mini Cuz In The Market Most of the DACs are either Overpriced or Usin' Bluetooth connectivity. Needed a DAC which works Seamlessly with Plug and Play Type plus It should be handy without Botching the Case i Use in my fone. JCALLY JA10T C100 Apple Lightning Portable DAC Came to the rescue. Design is Quite Simple but sturdy, Didn't Interfere with my FoneCase while connectin' it. Doesn't Heat Up while usin' for a Long Run, Audio Quality Is Too Good (Using this with KZ Castor). So Overall It'z a Value For Money what I've Put On this DAC Cuz It Satisfies All The Aspects what a DAC should Do Xpected By Me. So Yeah That's It...
Comfortable fit, excellent noise isolation
Comfortable fit, clear microphone, top-notch performance
Excellent sound quality, very impressed!
Clear vocals and deep bass, very satisfied.
Sony IER Z1 IEM, my eyes on this IEM since 2018 year. If I am telling review word is very small for my favourite Sony.
Since last 10 days when I was it recieved I can't leave without this. I am telling all audiophile folks this is absolutely ginius IEM. Unboxing experience is totally mesmerizing. Come to sound , when I was first time heard this IEM I gone to my olden days means I am hearing like Sony old cassette tape player. In my ear whole instrument like lively feeling always. Never missed any single instrument. Bass is ultimately marvelous fantastic. I am stock cable and stock ear tips. Folks this is my end game. Thanks for Pritam ji TAS for advised me my end game IEM.
My combo is Sony xperia 1 2 mobile+ Cayin ru7 + Sony IER Z1 IEM. This combo is fantastic combo
Sony made this is unbelievable IEM. Thanks for my favourite Sony.
I ended up buying two sets, one in Medium and one in Large. The best part about this set of tips? It’s incredibly affordable.
Eartips are the second most crucial factor in sound quality, right after the IEMs themselves. A proper fit and comfort can make or break your IEM experience. Over the years, I’ve built up a collection of dozens of eartips and have come to realize that tip-rolling is a key part of this hobby.
This set offers a budget-friendly way to dive into the world of tip-rolling. The build quality is excellent, and they emulate some of the more popular (and expensive) brands.
Until you have already fount the perfect pair of tips for your IEMs, this set is a fantastic value. It’s hard to beat for the price.
Impressive audio performance overall.
Excellent value for money, clear audio.
Best sound quality and bass and treble is awesome, same with difference experience with this IEM. Audio store support and service also great. You can go for it, worth money.
Thanks Audio Store for providing quality products and trust.
Excellent sound quality for the price!
It's a good start to use it for audiophiles. Good experience with the sound quality. The vocals are especially very clear and pleasant.
Great sound quality!
Fantastic value for the price