{"product_id":"tanchjim-space-ii-portable-dac-amplifier","title":"TANCHJIM SPACE II Portable DAC \u0026 Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTANCHJIM SPACE II Portable DAC \u0026amp; Amplifier\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTANCHJIM SPACE II Portable DAC \u0026amp; Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact USB DAC\/AMP designed for listeners who want high-resolution sound, powerful headphone amplification and flexible DSP tuning without carrying a bulky desktop setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just \u003cstrong\u003e15.1 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, SPACE II is small enough to pair with your smartphone, tablet or laptop and powerful enough to drive a wide range of IEMs and headphones. It combines a \u003cstrong\u003eDual CS43131 DAC architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, TANCHJIM's self-developed \u003cstrong\u003eClean Bridge USB digital input chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4.4mm balanced output, 3.5mm single-ended output and advanced online DSP functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are listening to music, watching movies, gaming or simply looking for a better DAC for your phone or laptop, the SPACE II is designed to be an easy-to-carry, high-performance audio solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual CS43131 DAC for High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the TANCHJIM SPACE II is a \u003cstrong\u003eDual CS43131 DAC chipset configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to deliver clean, detailed and highly accurate digital-to-analogue conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-DAC architecture is combined with a carefully designed balanced digital and analogue circuit layout to help minimise interference and channel crosstalk. This allows SPACE II to deliver a clean background, strong channel separation and precise reproduction of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt supports \u003cstrong\u003ePCM audio up to 32-bit\/384kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enative DSD256\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for high-resolution music libraries and lossless streaming services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this mean for everyday listening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can connect SPACE II to a compatible smartphone, tablet or laptop and use it as an external DAC and amplifier, bypassing the device's built-in audio hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor audiophiles, this means you can get a more capable conversion and amplification stage without having to carry a traditional desktop DAC\/amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTANCHJIM \"Clean Bridge\" USB Digital Input\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTANCHJIM has developed its own \u003cstrong\u003eClean Bridge USB digital input chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e for SPACE II instead of relying solely on a generic USB interface solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB bridge handles digital audio data transmission between your source device and the DAC section, helping provide stable digital signal processing before conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a carefully engineered signal path designed around the Dual CS43131 DAC architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPACE II uses a \u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type-C input\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it compatible with modern smartphones, tablets, computers and other USB audio sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePowerful 4.4mm Balanced Output\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its compact size, the TANCHJIM SPACE II has a capable amplifier section with output power of up to \u003cstrong\u003e235mW @ 32Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides two headphone outputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm Single-Ended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm Balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4.4mm balanced output provides up to \u003cstrong\u003e4Vrms\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 3.5mm single-ended output provides up to \u003cstrong\u003e2Vrms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you greater flexibility depending on the IEM or headphone you are using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SPACE II is rated for headphones and IEMs with impedance from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–300Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for everything from sensitive IEMs to many portable and full-size headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Output power requirements vary significantly between headphones and IEMs. Maximum output does not automatically mean every headphone will benefit from additional power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3.5mm Output with In-Line Microphone Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.5mm output isn't just for listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPACE II supports \u003cstrong\u003eCTIA-standard in-line microphone input\u003c\/strong\u003e through its 3.5mm connection. 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