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product_id: 521214990
title: "Fanmusic Truthear SHIO Dual CS43198 Lossless Portable DAC Amplifier with USB Type C Port 3.5mm Single-Ended and 4.4mm Balanced Output"
brand: "fanmusic"
price: "13 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/521214990-fanmusic-truthear-shio-dual-cs43198-lossless-portable-dac-amplifier-usb
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# High/Low Gain modes Dual CS43198 DACs USB Type-C connectivity Fanmusic Truthear SHIO Dual CS43198 Lossless Portable DAC Amplifier with USB Type C Port 3.5mm Single-Ended and 4.4mm Balanced Output

**Brand:** fanmusic
**Price:** 13 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Audio Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fanmusic Truthear SHIO Dual CS43198 Lossless Portable DAC Amplifier with USB Type C Port 3.5mm Single-Ended and 4.4mm Balanced Output by fanmusic
- **How much does it cost?** 13 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/521214990-fanmusic-truthear-shio-dual-cs43198-lossless-portable-dac-amplifier-usb)

## Best For

- fanmusic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fanmusic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tailored for You:** Choose between high and low gain modes to perfectly match your earphones and listening preferences.
- • **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience audio like never before with dual CS43198 DAC chips, delivering flagship-level performance.
- • **High-Resolution Audio:** Supports a wide range of audio formats from 16Bit/44.1kHz to 32Bit/768kHz, including DSD.
- • **Sleek & Durable Design:** Crafted with a CNC anodized metal cavity and leather finish, combining style with robust performance.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Seamlessly connect with USB Type-C and enjoy both 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs for all your audio needs.

## Overview

The Fanmusic Truthear SHIO is a high-performance portable DAC amplifier featuring dual CS43198 DAC chips for superior sound quality. With versatile connectivity options, it supports a wide range of audio formats and offers both 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs. Its sleek design and customizable gain modes make it the perfect companion for audiophiles on the go.

## Description

Specification: Low harmonic distortion (<0.0002%) High SINAD (117dB)  High output (2-4Vrms High gain) Large dynamic (130dB A-wt) Low background noise (<1.6uVrms A-wt)

## Features

- SHIO lossless portable DAC amplifier I Dongle: Abundant compatibility of audio format Features dual CS43198 DIA chips commonly used in flagship products. CNC anodized metal cavity with leather fine-seamless covered Comes with multi-cable-core USB-C cable Delivers incredible objective index.
- Abundant compatibility of audio format: SHIO can easily carry all kinds of audio formats, from 16Bit/44. 1kHz to 32Bit/768kHz, and even all kinds of DSD.
- High-performance dual DAC chips architecture (2*CS43198): Pursuing high performance, at all costs. SHIO uilizes the two pcs CS43198 from Cirus logic, which was only used in high-end DAC amplifiers!
- Dual output interfaces: SHIO provides a 3.5mm single-ended output and a 4.4mm balanced output, which fully meets the user's requirements.
- High and Low Gain Mode: Combines with two outputs and two gain modes, SHIO can easily carry most earphones on the market.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Color | Black |
| Wattage | 5E+1 |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Output Wattage | 50 Watts |
| Audio Output Type | Headphones |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Connector Type | USB Type C, 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Additional Features | dual CS43198 D/A chips |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet, Personal Computer, Audio Devices |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fanmusic
- **Connectivity technology:** Wired
- **Controller type:** Android
- **Special features:** dual CS43198 D/A chips
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this pass a combined microphone and headphone input or only headphone input to the connected device?**
A: No mic pass through in this. As a general rule of thumb, most balanced devices don't support mics, or if they do the mic is split into a separate port.

**Q: Are there replacement cables available for this?  I havent been able to locate any.**
A: Unless this dongle dac is different than every other one that is currently available you need an OTG cable or this dac will not be recognized on a phone. Not a single dac like this that I have will work with a normal USB c cable. They all work with an OTG USB c cable. It's unfortunate given the prices and options but it is what it is.

**Q: For further clarification, this device is not bluetooth enabled, correct? only wired operation?**
A: No bluetooth, wired only

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Awesome.
  

*by T***3 on Reviewed in Canada on 20 December 2023*

Amazing amount of power comes out of these things. Also, for once the power modes actually make a difference in power output. The fosi ds1 and ds2 power modes don't actually change anything as far as the ear can tell. Additionally, the sound is very clear and clean! No hissing like what I experienced with the fosi ds2's. Overall, a solid 10/10 for the price, functionality, and quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A delightful experience, much better than Fiio.  Uneasy about firmware updates.
  

*by A***G on Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 2023*

I purchased this after an absolutely terrible experience with the Fiio KA3.  That portable DAC is about the same size, is *more* expensive, and has similar functionality.  However, my unit--maybe all the units?--exhibited abominable electromagnetic interference (i.e., static, hum, buzz, etc.) when plugged into my Pixel 7 phone (and on a variety of cables and earbuds, including stock Moondrop Aria IEMs).So, it was with some trepidation that I purchased this as an alternative.  To my absolute delight, the unit just works straight out of the box, with absolutely no detectable noise or interference after 6 weeks of regular use.One small criticism: Truthear *does* offer firmware updates for this unit, but the process made me uneasy.  I did successfully flash new (maybe just different?) firmware on my device to allow for smaller volume steps on the included volume rocker.  However, the process (mostly, the website and the instructions) could use some considerable polish.  I think there's a second firmware that changes the LED color, but it's not clear if it can or can't be used with the volume firmware, and though I'm very tech savvy, the entire process was uncertain enough that I won't risk it just for a different color.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Best Bang for Buck Period !
  

*by R***0 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2024*

Been listening to this little DAC for a while now & it continues to keep impressing me. Over the years I've tried many DAC's be them Full blown Hi-Fi separates to little portable one's like this thing is... & I can without any shadow of a doubt thoroughly recommend this little gem. Just use it with your Phone & off you go. To be clear I've not tried this DAC hooked up to a PC or anything else, just a Phone  ;)  I run it with a diet of Flacs fed from Tidal & the phone's local storage then out to various IEM's & Big Headphones. This little thing can even drive my big Sennheiser HD820's (300 Ohm) cans nicely via it's 4.4mm balanced out. Any of my IEM's & my Overear cans sound great on this thing. It's very detailed & clear n clean sounding to my ears without any shrillness in it's high frequency treble range as can sometimes be the case with some other lesser quality DACs.When you remember that this thing is well under 1 hundred quid it kind of gives you a shock to your senses as to why good sounding portable DAC's are usually a lot lot more expensive than this thing comes in at.I still honestly cannot believe that it's so cheaply priced TBH  ;)I haven't found any negative things wrong with it at all.It's quite simply put the best there is currently available price wise !  & it even puts most DACs three times it's price to shame too !It really is that Good  ;)Liked it that much I recently bought a second one as a spare just in case anything bad happens to the first one  ;)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*