Portable DACs & Amps

Tanchjim SPACE II Review

The Tanchjim SPACE II is a compact USB DAC and headphone amplifier built around two Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips.

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Key Specifications

  • MSRP: $79.99 USD
  • DAC: 2x Cirrus Logic CS43131
  • Input: USB-C
  • Outputs:
    • 3.5mm single-ended (~125mW at 32 ohms)
    • 4.4mm balanced (235mw at 32 ohms)
  • Output voltage:
    • 3.5mm: 2Vrms
    • 4.4mm: 4Vrms
  • Supported Sample Rates
    • Up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM
    • Up to DSD256
  • Noise floor: ≤1.02µVrms, A-weighted
  • USB modes: UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0
  • DSP:
    • 10-band parametric EQ
    • HiFi sound community
    • Gaming presets
    • Virtual sound field
  • Microphone input: Supported through 3.5mm
  • Volume memory: Yes
  • Power consumption: Approximately 0.4W
  • Materials: Aluminum alloy with a transparent polymer window
  • Dimensions: 42 × 21 × 12mm
  • Weight: 15.1g
  • App compatibility:
    • Android: Yes
    • Windows: Yes
    • iOS: No app support
    • macOS: No app support

HiFi-Dawson Verdict

HiFi-Dawson Verdict
8 10 0 1
  • Design & Build Quality
    8/10 Very good
  • Sound
    8/10 Very good
  • Features/Accessories
    8/10 Very good
  • Value
    7/10 Good
8/10
Total Score

Pros

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Attractive, premium-feeling construction
  • Both major headphone outputs (3.5mm and 4.4mm)
  • Clean, neutral sound
  • Quiet background with sensitive IEMs
  • Sufficient output power for IEMs
  • Very good software (app) implementation with PEQ support
  • Extensive device compatibility
  • Microphone support
  • Physical volume controls
  • Low power consumption

Cons

  • Android and Windows are required for configuration
  • Lower output power than performance-focused alternatives
  • No display or status indicator
  • No playback controls
  • Competitive rather than exceptional power for the price
  • Minimal included accessories
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