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NICEHCK NK1 MAX Silver CX31993 Dual Chip USB C to 3.5 HiFi DAC Amp Cable | DAC dongle with CX31993+MAX97220 dual chips, upgraded 8-strand silver-plated OCC cable,supports 32bit/384kHz lossless audio
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NICEHCK NK1 MAX Silver CX31993 Dual Chip USB C to 3.5 HiFi DAC Amp Cable

Bottom line: The NICEHCK NK1 MAX Silver CX31993 Dual Chip USB C to 3.5 HiFi DAC Amp: Dual CX31993 + MAX97220 chipset outputs 63mW at 32 ohms with 115dB SNR; main trade-off: 63mW at 32 ohms is light for 250-ohm-plus studio headphones.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Dual CX31993 + MAX97220 chipset outputs 63mW at 32 ohms with 115dB SNR
  • ✓ Decodes 32bit/384kHz Hi-Res files, not just 24bit/96kHz like basic dongles
  • ✓ 8-strand silver-plated OCC wire, thicker conductor than the standard NK1
  • ✓ CNC anodized aluminum shell with a transparent chip window resists scratches
  • ✓ Inline volume control plus hands-free calling on iPhone 16, Android, Mac, Windows

Cons

  • ✗ 63mW at 32 ohms is light for 250-ohm-plus studio headphones
  • ✗ Fixed short cable, so no swapping lengths or connector types
  • ✗ Aluminum shell adds weight versus plastic dongles of the same size

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Key Features

  • DUAL-CHIP HIGH-PERFORMANCE DAC AMP CX31993 matching MAX97220 op-amp delivers 63mW@32Ω output and 115dB SNR, decoding lossless 32bit/384kHz Hi-Res audio with richer layering.
  • PREMIUM 8-STRAND SILVER PLATED OCC WIRE Upgraded thicker conductor than standard NK1 reduces signal loss, producing full bass, silky human voice and clean treble without harsh sibilance.
  • DURABLE CNC ALUMINUM SILVER SHELL Anodized pale silver metal casing with transparent chip window, lightweight, anti-scratch for long-term portable audiophile carry.
  • UNIVERSAL USB C TO 3.5MM COMPATIBILITY Works seamlessly with iPhone 16, Android mobiles, Mac and Windows laptops, supporting music playback, hands-free calls and inline volume adjustment.
  • COMPLETE SILVER VARIANT ACCESSORY SET Pale silver color with consistent internal audio hardware, packed with matching transfer cable and USB conversion adapter for immediate use.

Full Specifications

BrandNICEHCK
ColorPale Silver
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB-C
Model NumberHCYCX-393-02-NK1 MAX
CompatibilityAndroid, iOS, Mac
Connector TypeType-C to 3.5mm DAC Cable
Mfr Part NumberHCYCX-393-02-NK1 MAX
Number of Items1
Number of Ports2
Power Plug TypeNo Plug
Compatible DevicesMonitor
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