AUDIO DEVICE
Compact Balanced DAP
Specifications
| Category | Dap |
|---|---|
| Brand | Compact Audio |
| Form factor | Handheld |
| Power source | Battery |
| DAC chip | ES9219C |
| Amp topology | Class AB balanced |
| Output power @ 32Ω | 240 mW |
| Output power @ 300Ω | 78 mW |
| Output impedance | 1.2 Ω |
| SNR | 120 dB |
| THD | 0.0012 % |
| Max PCM rate | 32-bit/384 kHz |
| Max DSD | DSD256 |
| MQA support | yes |
| Price (USD) | $699 |
| Release year | 2025 |
Overview
Mid-tier balanced portable player. 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced output, dedicated low-gain mode for sensitive IEMs.
Output jacks
Recommended pairings
Reference Single-Dynamic IEM
16Ω · dynamic
Hybrid Tribrid IEM
18Ω · hybrid
Multi-BA IEM
22Ω · balanced-armature
Frequently asked questions
What headphones pair well with Compact Balanced DAP?
Compact Balanced DAP delivers approximately 240 mW into 32Ω and 78 mW into 300Ω with an output impedance of 1.2 Ω. That makes it well-matched to most IEMs and easy-to-drive headphones.