Fiio, as a Chi-Fi brand, has consistently delivered high-quality audio to music listeners and gamers who want to experience exceptional sound without breaking the bank. Their new dongle DAC headphone amplifier also predictably fits the bill when it comes to utility audio accessories that deserve to be a daily driver. This is Snowsky TINY, a DAC that truly complements its name without any compromise in the high-end audio you’ll get from it for your wired headphones or earphones.
The DAC comes in two variants, TINY A and TINY B, each designed for different audio listening needs and available gear. Both models have support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256, so they are equipped to handle any high-resolution audio signal from your local files or lossless streaming services like Tidal, Apple Music, or Spotify. The DACs come with a multicolor RGB indicator that shows the audio quality being output through the amplifier. The biggest highlight is the $22 price that makes them worth every penny, considering similarly configured DACs cost twice the amount.
Designer: Fiio
The pocket-sized brick comes with a DSP engine and a 10-band parametric equalizer to fine-tune the frequency and gain based on your taste. The custom EQ profile can be saved to the cloud and shared with fellow audiophiles who are always conscious about the next best tuning setting. If you’ve got headphones with an inline remote and mic, the DAC comes in very handy as you can take calls or indulge in game chats without much fuss. It is compatible with a wide array of platforms, including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The two variants support USB Audio Class 1.0 and 2.0, thereby making them compatible with the Nintendo Switch and PS5 consoles.
The build quality of the all-metal TINY DAC is impressive as it is CNC-milled. The T-shaped output keeps the cable stress to a minimum and is ergonomically placed for minimum intrusion when connected to the source. Coming on to the two variants, the TNY A comes with a 3.5 mm headphone jack and USB-C passthrough port. This gives you the freedom to listen to music and charge the phone simultaneously. The USB-C port has fast charging support of up to 2A/20V, which is a huge advantage. This variant is suited for people who love to play their music from phones, audio players, and other sources.
TINY B, on the other hand ditches the USB-C port for a 4.4mm jack, perfect for audiophiles who love the balanced channel mode for better audio clarity and playing from lossless platforms. This variant is ideal for people who have IEMs or high-end headphones that have a native 4.4mm jack for input. Since there are two jacks on this one, you can share music with other users simultaneously.
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