xDuoo Link3 - USB-C DAC and Headphone Amplifier Exceptional Sound in a Compact Form The xDuoo Link3 is an advanced digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with built-in headphone amplifier that transforms your smartphone, tablet, or computer into a professional audio source. With support for high-resolution formats including PCM 32Bit/768kHz and DSD512, the Link3 delivers studio-grade sound quality in an elegant, portable package. Key Features Professional Audio Components Dual ES9039Q2M DAC chips - flagship ESS converters, each responsible for decoding a single channel, delivering higher resolution and more accurate sound image positioning Audio parameters: 130 dB SNR dynamic range, -120 dB THD distortion, channel separation ≥123 dB (balanced output) XMOS XU316 USB chip - 16-core processor ensuring ultra-low latency and precision audio signal transmission SG8262 amplifier chips - dual chips providing exceptionally high output power Sampling rate: PCM 16-32Bit/44.1k-768kHz, DSD 1Bit/2.82m-22.57mHz High Output Power Link3 offers two operating modes tailored to your needs: Normal Power Mode (powered via audio port): Unbalanced output (3.5mm): up to 360mW @ 32Ω, 200mW @ 75Ω, 100mW @ 150Ω, 50mW @ 300Ω Balanced output (4.4mm): up to 700mW @ 32Ω, 540mW @ 75Ω, 270mW @ 150Ω, 130mW @ 300Ω Super Power Mode (external USB power with PD3.0 protocol): Unbalanced output: up to 500mW @ 32Ω, 310mW @ 75Ω, 160mW @ 150Ω, 80mW @ 300Ω Balanced output: up to 1000mW @ 32Ω, 610mW @ 75Ω, 300mW @ 150Ω, 150mW @ 300Ω With such high power output, Link3 effortlessly drives even demanding planar magnetic headphones and models with large dynamic drivers. Universal Compatibility Link3 works seamlessly with a wide range of devices: Smartphones with Android, iOS (Apple devices with Lightning interface require external power) Computers with Windows, macOS Gaming consoles Nintendo Switch, PlayStation (UAC1.0 mode) Tablets iPad, Android Intelligent USB Modes UAC1.0 - low-speed mode (max 16bit/48kHz), primarily for compatibility with Switch and PlayStation consoles UAC2.0 - high-speed mode supporting high sampling rates and DSD format HUB Mode - enables opening and playing songs from microSD card via smartphone/computer with signal transmission to Link3 for decoding (power consumption: 5V/0.38A, external power recommended when using with smartphone) Dual Headphone Outputs 3.5mm stereo output - perfect for everyday headphones (no microphone function) 4.4mm balanced output - provides stronger drive and excellent channel separation for the most demanding models (balanced headphones only) Precision Volume Control 100-level digital volume control enables smooth, stepless volume adjustment, perfectly matched to headphones of any impedance and sensitivity. Expandable Storage with HUB Function MicroSD card slot up to 2TB (Fat32 and exFat) enables storage of an enormous library of lossless audio files. After enabling HUB mode, you can browse and play tracks from the card directly through your smartphone/computer, with Link3 handling audio decoding. Advanced Audio Features Gain Adjustment Low gain (L) - for low-impedance headphones High gain (H) - for high-impedance headphones Built-in EQ with 4 Modes MUSIC - optimized for music listening MOVIE - enhanced cinematic effects GAME - precise spatial audio for gamers OFF - neutral sound without equalization DAC Filters (FIR1-FIR4) FIR1 - Minimum phase FIR2 - Linear phase fast roll-off apodizing FIR3 - Linear phase fast roll-off FIR4 - Linear phase fast roll-off low ripple TFT Color Display with Full Control Real-time parameter display: EQ, volume, filter, gain, sampling rate and format Customizable font colors - personalize the interface Brightness adjustment - extend display lifespan Auto screen-off - power saving with configurable time (or continuous-on mode) Multi-color LED Indicating Sampling Rate Red - 44.1k-48kHz Cyan - 88.2k-96kHz Yellow - 176.4k-768kHz White - DSD64-512 Additional Features Multi-function playback button: play/pause, track skipping (functionality may vary depending on Android system) Volume buttons: short press - change by 1 level, long press - quick change Menu button: long press (2 seconds) - enter/exit menu CNC aluminum housing with dual glass panels - elegant design and solid construction Detachable USB-C cable - high-quality cable with 8-core oxygen-free copper eliminating EMI and separating power/signal lines for cleaner sound Battery-free design - powered directly from source device USB fast charging port - charge your phone while listening to music with simultaneous Super Power mode activation (PD3.0 protocol support) Technical Specifications Input Interface: USB Type-CPower Consumption: 5V/0.27A (0.3W), in HUB mode: 5V/0.38AUSB System: UAC1.0 / UAC2.0 / HUBSampling Rate: PCM 16-32Bit/44.1k-768kHz DSD 1Bit/2.82m-22.57mHz Headphone Outputs: 3.5mm stereo + 4.4mm balanced Output Power - Super Power Mode (external power): Unbalanced (3.5mm): 500mW @ 32Ω 310mW @ 75Ω 160mW @ 150Ω 80mW @ 300Ω Balanced (4.4mm): 1000mW @ 32Ω 610mW @ 75Ω 300mW @ 150Ω 150mW @ 300Ω Output Power - Normal Power Mode (powered via audio port): Unbalanced (3.5mm): 360mW @ 32Ω 200mW @ 75Ω 100mW @ 150Ω 50mW @ 300Ω Balanced (4.4mm): 700mW @ 32Ω 540mW @ 75Ω 270mW @ 150Ω 130mW @ 300Ω Audio Parameters: Unbalanced (3.5mm): THD+N: 110dB @ 1kHz SNR: ≥120dB Crosstalk: ≥75dB Balanced (4.4mm): THD+N: 112dB @ 1kHz SNR: ≥130dB Crosstalk: ≥123dB Frequency Response: 20Hz~20kHz (±0.5dB)Expansion: Micro SD (Fat32/exFat), maximum capacity 2TBDimensions: 10.7 × 3.8 × 1.5 cmWeight: 70g Package Contents xDuoo Link3 USB-C to USB-C cable × 1 User manual × 1 Warranty card × 1 Who Is It For? The xDuoo Link3 is the perfect solution for: Mobile audiophiles seeking studio-quality sound on the go Gamers requiring crystal-clear audio with low latency and dedicated EQ mode Professionals working with music on mobile devices Console owners of Nintendo Switch and PlayStation desiring better sound quality Users with large music collections utilizing microSD expansion Anyone who wants to unlock the full potential of their premium headphones xDuoo Link3 - Discover True Sound Quality, Wherever You Are.

xDuoo Link3 - USB-C DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Exceptional Sound in a Compact Form

The xDuoo Link3 is an advanced digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with built-in headphone amplifier that transforms your smartphone, tablet, or computer into a professional audio source. With support for high-resolution formats including PCM 32Bit/768kHz and DSD512, the Link3 delivers studio-grade sound quality in an elegant, portable package.

Key Features

Professional Audio Components

Dual ES9039Q2M DAC chips - flagship ESS converters, each responsible for decoding a single channel, delivering higher resolution and more accurate sound image positioning
Audio parameters: 130 dB SNR dynamic range, -120 dB THD distortion, channel separation ≥123 dB (balanced output)
XMOS XU316 USB chip - 16-core processor ensuring ultra-low latency and precision audio signal transmission
SG8262 amplifier chips - dual chips providing exceptionally high output power
Sampling rate: PCM 16-32Bit/44.1k-768kHz, DSD 1Bit/2.82m-22.57mHz

High Output Power

Link3 offers two operating modes tailored to your needs:

Normal Power Mode (powered via audio port):

Unbalanced output (3.5mm): up to 360mW @ 32Ω, 200mW @ 75Ω, 100mW @ 150Ω, 50mW @ 300Ω
Balanced output (4.4mm): up to 700mW @ 32Ω, 540mW @ 75Ω, 270mW @ 150Ω, 130mW @ 300Ω

Super Power Mode (external USB power with PD3.0 protocol):

Unbalanced output: up to 500mW @ 32Ω, 310mW @ 75Ω, 160mW @ 150Ω, 80mW @ 300Ω
Balanced output: up to 1000mW @ 32Ω, 610mW @ 75Ω, 300mW @ 150Ω, 150mW @ 300Ω

With such high power output, Link3 effortlessly drives even demanding planar magnetic headphones and models with large dynamic drivers.

Universal Compatibility

Link3 works seamlessly with a wide range of devices:

Smartphones with Android, iOS (Apple devices with Lightning interface require external power)
Computers with Windows, macOS
Gaming consoles Nintendo Switch, PlayStation (UAC1.0 mode)
Tablets iPad, Android

Intelligent USB Modes

UAC1.0 - low-speed mode (max 16bit/48kHz), primarily for compatibility with Switch and PlayStation consoles
UAC2.0 - high-speed mode supporting high sampling rates and DSD format
HUB Mode - enables opening and playing songs from microSD card via smartphone/computer with signal transmission to Link3 for decoding (power consumption: 5V/0.38A, external power recommended when using with smartphone)

Dual Headphone Outputs

3.5mm stereo output - perfect for everyday headphones (no microphone function)
4.4mm balanced output - provides stronger drive and excellent channel separation for the most demanding models (balanced headphones only)

Precision Volume Control

100-level digital volume control enables smooth, stepless volume adjustment, perfectly matched to headphones of any impedance and sensitivity.

Expandable Storage with HUB Function

MicroSD card slot up to 2TB (Fat32 and exFat) enables storage of an enormous library of lossless audio files. After enabling HUB mode, you can browse and play tracks from the card directly through your smartphone/computer, with Link3 handling audio decoding.

Advanced Audio Features

Gain Adjustment

Low gain (L) - for low-impedance headphones
High gain (H) - for high-impedance headphones

Built-in EQ with 4 Modes

MUSIC - optimized for music listening
MOVIE - enhanced cinematic effects
GAME - precise spatial audio for gamers
OFF - neutral sound without equalization

DAC Filters (FIR1-FIR4)

FIR1 - Minimum phase
FIR2 - Linear phase fast roll-off apodizing
FIR3 - Linear phase fast roll-off
FIR4 - Linear phase fast roll-off low ripple

TFT Color Display with Full Control

Real-time parameter display: EQ, volume, filter, gain, sampling rate and format
Customizable font colors - personalize the interface
Brightness adjustment - extend display lifespan
Auto screen-off - power saving with configurable time (or continuous-on mode)

Multi-color LED Indicating Sampling Rate

Red - 44.1k-48kHz
Cyan - 88.2k-96kHz
Yellow - 176.4k-768kHz
White - DSD64-512

Additional Features

Multi-function playback button: play/pause, track skipping (functionality may vary depending on Android system)
Volume buttons: short press - change by 1 level, long press - quick change
Menu button: long press (2 seconds) - enter/exit menu
CNC aluminum housing with dual glass panels - elegant design and solid construction
Detachable USB-C cable - high-quality cable with 8-core oxygen-free copper eliminating EMI and separating power/signal lines for cleaner sound
Battery-free design - powered directly from source device
USB fast charging port - charge your phone while listening to music with simultaneous Super Power mode activation (PD3.0 protocol support)

Technical Specifications

Input Interface: USB Type-C
Power Consumption: 5V/0.27A (0.3W), in HUB mode: 5V/0.38A
USB System: UAC1.0 / UAC2.0 / HUB
Sampling Rate:

PCM 16-32Bit/44.1k-768kHz
DSD 1Bit/2.82m-22.57mHz

Headphone Outputs: 3.5mm stereo + 4.4mm balanced

Output Power - Super Power Mode (external power):

Unbalanced (3.5mm):

500mW @ 32Ω
310mW @ 75Ω
160mW @ 150Ω
80mW @ 300Ω

Balanced (4.4mm):

1000mW @ 32Ω
610mW @ 75Ω
300mW @ 150Ω
150mW @ 300Ω

Output Power - Normal Power Mode (powered via audio port):

Unbalanced (3.5mm):

360mW @ 32Ω
200mW @ 75Ω
100mW @ 150Ω
50mW @ 300Ω

Balanced (4.4mm):

700mW @ 32Ω
540mW @ 75Ω
270mW @ 150Ω
130mW @ 300Ω

Audio Parameters:

Unbalanced (3.5mm):

THD+N: 110dB @ 1kHz
SNR: ≥120dB
Crosstalk: ≥75dB

Balanced (4.4mm):

THD+N: 112dB @ 1kHz
SNR: ≥130dB
Crosstalk: ≥123dB

Frequency Response: 20Hz~20kHz (±0.5dB)
Expansion: Micro SD (Fat32/exFat), maximum capacity 2TB
Dimensions: 10.7 × 3.8 × 1.5 cm
Weight: 70g

Package Contents

xDuoo Link3
USB-C to USB-C cable × 1
User manual × 1
Warranty card × 1

Who Is It For?

The xDuoo Link3 is the perfect solution for:

Mobile audiophiles seeking studio-quality sound on the go
Gamers requiring crystal-clear audio with low latency and dedicated EQ mode
Professionals working with music on mobile devices
Console owners of Nintendo Switch and PlayStation desiring better sound quality
Users with large music collections utilizing microSD expansion
Anyone who wants to unlock the full potential of their premium headphones

xDuoo Link3 - Discover True Sound Quality, Wherever You Are.

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Please choose which shipping method you wish when ordering

Shipping costs to European Islands via UPS courier are higher and differ from standard locations, so please ask about this before ordering.

Delivery time depends on the country and it takes via "Priority Registered Airmail" usually from 3 to 8 working days but please notice that many international sort facility, especially in France, Spain, UK, Italy, Holland have huge delays because of CV19 situation, so this time could be much longer. If you want order faster please choose "UPS Courier" shipping method.

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The buyer in accordance with the applicable Polish law has the right to return the goods within 14 days after delivery. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that due to hygiene regulations, art. 38 point 5 of the Polish Consumer Rights Act, the earphones, earbuds and silicone / foam tips can only be returned in the original, unopen and sealed packaging. Opening the original package and then using this kind of goods disqualifies the possibility of returning the goods.

Please also note that in accordance with the Polish Act of May 30, 2014 on consumer rights, Art. 34, subsection 4 - The consumer is responsible for reducing the value of the item as a result of using it in a way that goes beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the item

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