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Small metal Type-C audio adapter with ALC5686 chip, supports 2.5 3.5 4.4mm plugs, 8.2mm wide, 21.7mm long, weighs .8g

Ruth's sister

Ruth's sister ALC5686 Type-C audio adapter internal power cable

SKU CH-5PQ0-S52HM

A Type-C digital audio adapter using the ALC5686 chip converts to 2.5, 3.5 or 4.4 mm headphone plugs in a compact metal housing

  • High-fidelity audio via ALC5686 DAC chip
  • Universal fit for 2.5, 3.5 and 4.4 mm earphone plugs
  • Durable metal construction ensures lasting performance
  • Ultra-compact at 8.2 mm wide and 21.7 mm long
  • Lightweight design weighs only .8 g per piece

Type-C DAC adapter for earphones

The Ruth's sister ALC5686 adapter plugs into a USB Type-C port and converts digital audio for 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm earphone plugs. It uses the ALC5686 chip for DAC decoding and has a metal body measuring 8.2 mm wide by 21.7 mm long. The unit weighs about .8 g.

Limits of the USB audio interface

Audio quality depends on the host device's USB audio implementation and the earphones connected. The adapter does not add amplification beyond the DAC output, so high-impedance headphones may not reach desired volume. No wireless function is present despite the supplier listing.

Check your device before ordering

Verify that your source device supports USB audio over Type-C and that its port supplies enough current for the DAC. Confirm the earphone plug matches one of the three supported diameters. The adapter is not compatible with devices that lack USB audio class support.

Highlights

  • High-fidelity audio via ALC5686 DAC chip
  • Universal fit for 2.5, 3.5 and 4.4 mm earphone plugs
  • Durable metal construction ensures lasting performance
  • Ultra-compact at 8.2 mm wide and 21.7 mm long
  • Lightweight design weighs only .8 g per piece

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which headphone plug size fits this ALC5686 Type-C adapter?

The adapter accepts universal 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm earphone plugs.

What does the ALC5686 chip do inside a laptop or phone?

It converts the USB-C digital signal to analogue audio for wired headphones.

What interface does the adapter use and what limits its performance?

It connects via USB Type-C; audio quality is capped by the ALC5686 DAC and the source device's digital output.

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