DDHiFi GS35 DAC Cable Review
A DAC cable from DDHiFi with a standard 3.5mm jack, listed at $16.99. The page says it decodes up to 32bit/192kHz, lists three preset sound modes for music, movies and gaming, and has an 8-band EQ set through an Android-only app.

Our verdict
A DAC cable for an Android user who wants a standard 3.5mm jack, preset sound modes and an 8-band EQ set through an app, at $16.99. Look elsewhere if you use an iPhone, since the page says the app is Android only, or if you need a named DAC chip, output power or input connector type. The main caveat is that the lossless and sound-effect descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Best for
- An Android user who wants a 3.5mm DAC cable with preset sound modes and an 8-band EQ.
- Skip if
- You use an iPhone or need a named DAC chip or output power figure.
ddHiFi's GS35 is a decoding cable with a standard 3.5mm jack, and the page says it supports 32bit/192kHz by default and can be adjusted through the Android-only ddHiFi Link App. The app is listed for three preset sound modes, an 8-band EQ and microphone gain, and the page says the sound effects are off at the factory default. It is $16.99 in one option, with no cable length given.
Options and pricing
One orderable option is listed at $16.99, with no color, length or plug choice. The page says the sound effects are disabled by factory default and that settings, microphone gain and the 8-band EQ are changed in the ddHiFi Link App, which it says is available for Android only. The page also describes an iOS version as under development, and the listing text gives no cable length or weight.
How it compares
The JCALLY JM6 costs $19.15 and its listing text mentions the CX31993 chip, while the GS35 costs $16.99 and its listing text names no DAC chip model. The MOONDROP ECHO-A costs $18.69 and the Kiwi Ears AD1 Pro is listed from $16.14, and both sibling entries show no spec lines to set against the GS35's 32bit/192kHz and 8-band EQ.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page lists decoding up to 32bit/192kHz.
- The page lists three preset sound modes for music, movies and gaming, which are off by default.
- The page says an 8-band EQ and microphone gain can be set in the ddHiFi Link App.
- The page says the standard 3.5mm jack supports in-line mic and remote controls following the CTIA standard.
Worth noting
- The page names an Android-only app for the sound modes and EQ and describes an iOS version as under development.
- The listing text names no DAC chip model and gives no output power or impedance.
- The listing text gives no cable length, input connector type or weight.
- The page's lossless and sound-effect descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked.
Questions before you buy
What sample rate does the ddHiFi GS35 list?
The page lists decoding up to 32bit/192kHz, which it calls lossless, and says it works with music apps such as QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music and Apple Music.
How are the sound modes and EQ set?
The page says the effects are off by default and can be activated and customized in the Android ddHiFi Link App, which also adjusts microphone gain and includes an 8-band EQ.
Does the 3.5mm jack support in-line controls?
The page says it supports in-line microphone and remote functions on earphones that have them, following the CTIA standard.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- ddHiFi GS35 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- Per the page, the lossless decoding and virtual sound-effect descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no DAC chip model, output power, input connector type or cable length, and the page says the iOS app version is under development.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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