Questyle CMA 18 Portable Headphone Amp/DAC

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Questyle CMA 18 Portable Headphone Amp/DAC

ntroducing Questyle's CMA18 Portable DAC and Amp, primarily designed to create a Hi-Fi system for smartphones and laptops. It aims to achieve performance comparable to top-tier desktop setups within a portable form factor.

CMA18 Portable features sandblasted aviation-grade aluminum surfaces with silver high-gloss buttons and side panels, customer Corning glass on both front and back with gradient dot pattern, and an RF signal suppression coating giving the CMA18 a unique appearance while highlighting its hardcore performance.

The focus was strictly on pure audio performance. When in use, the internal amber-colored LEDs blend perfectly with the glass cover, highlighting the unparalleled design of the CMA18 Portable.

 

 

Performance

CMA18 Portable incorporates x4 sets of patented PCT-class current-mode SiP chips, each with a peak power of up to 5W and peak current of 2A, delivering robust driving power. Gain settings, coupled with high-energy current-mode amplifier technology, ensure powerful and flexible performance.

The latest XMOS XU316 platform combined with the AK4493 DAC chip supports HD D/A converting up to PCM768/DSD512. Four sets of self-developed current-mode pCT patented SiP chips, CC630/CA630, ensure the best power and lowest power consumption in the industry, couple with 4.4mm headphone output and high/low gain mode switching, unlocking the full potential of all IEMs and top-tier over-ear headphones.

 

 

Analog Input Function

The CMA18 Portable has two stereo line-in inputs: 3.5mm and 4.4mm. They can be connected to any audio equipment that has line-out analogy outputs, including turntable systems, pre-amps, mixing consoles, and more. Once connected the CMA18 Portable is capable of functioning as an external lossless, high-performance analog-to-digital interface for either of these inputs. It also allows the user to simultaneously monitor the input during the recording process via the 3.5mm or 4.4mm outputs.

 

 

Expandibility

Given that high-resolution lossless streaming is accessible on smartphones and PCs, we have considered the needs of audiophiles, as well as those interested in recording and music production. The user-friendly interface and powerful performance of CMA18 Portable enable the CMA18 Portable to connect to 2-channel HiFi devices, bringing lossless music to your home. It also allows recording and music production professionals to connect to monitor speakers and mixing consoles on-site.

USB PLAYBACK
SupportsUAC 2.0, Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, Linux, Android, HarmonyOS, macOS, and iOS
DSD DoPDSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Maximum supportPCM768kHz/32-bit
DSD NativeDSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
USB RECORDING
Fixed 48Hz/32bit Stereo RecordingFixed 48Hz/32bit Stereo Recording
Inputs
DigitalUSB-C
USB RECORDING
SupportsWindows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, Linux, Android, HarmonyOS, macOS, and iOS
Inputs
DigitalOptical/TOSLink: Supports 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz/24bit
DigitalBluetooth: SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX-HD/LDAC
Analog3.5mm stereo line-in
Analog4.4mm Balanced stereo line-in
Amplification
Maximum Headphone Output PowerBAL: 1000mW@32Ω
THD+N<0.0003%@20mW, 300Ω
SNR>120dB
Headphone Outputs3.5mm SE and 4.4mm Balanced
Battery
Playback battery life>10 hours
Maximum charging current2A
Charging time3.5 hour
In the box
IN THE BOXCMA18 Portable DAC/Amp, Charge cable, USB-C to USB-C OTG Cable, USB-C to Lightning OTG Cable, Quickstart Guide, Warranty Card

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