DDHiFi TC05 M2 OTG Cable Review
A directional OTG cable from DDHiFi in two lengths, 9cm at $15.99 and 50cm at $19.99. The page lists a thicker wire gauge, silver-plated full shielding and an oxygen-free copper four-strand twisted pair, and says reverse use for emergency charging is limited to around 18W.

Our verdict
A directional OTG cable for someone who needs a 9cm or 50cm link between a phone and a DAC and wants the page's thicker wire gauge, shielding and copper construction, from $15.99. Look elsewhere if you need a listed connector standard or data rating, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that the page says to follow the markings: the logo end to the playback device and the DAC end to the decoding device.
- Best for
- Someone who needs a directional OTG cable between a phone and a DAC in a 9cm or 50cm length.
- Skip if
- You need a stated connector type or data rating before buying.
Upgraded from the TC05 series per the page, the DDHiFi TC05 M2 has a thicker wire gauge and a silver-plated full-shielding design around an oxygen-free copper four-strand twisted pair. It is a directional OTG cable: the end with the ddHiFi logo goes to the playback output device and the end marked DAC goes to the decoding device. Two lengths are listed, 9cm at $15.99 and 50cm at $19.99.
Options and pricing
Two lengths are listed: 9cm at $15.99 and 50cm at $19.99, so the longer cable costs more and the listed price starts from $15.99. The listing text gives no color choice. The page says the logo end connects to the playback output device and the end marked DAC connects to the audio decoding device, and that reversed use for emergency charging is limited by the OTG plug circuit to around 18W.
How it compares
The DDHIFI TC03 costs $13.99 and the ddHiFi GS35 costs $16.99, while the TC05 M2 is listed from $15.99 for 9cm and $19.99 for 50cm. The Kiwi Ears AD1 Pro is listed from $16.14. The sibling entries for these three show no length figures, so the TC05 M2 is the only one of the four with 9cm and 50cm options in its spec line.
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
- Two lengths are listed with their prices: 9cm at $15.99 and 50cm at $19.99.
- The page describes a thicker wire gauge, silver-plated full shielding and an oxygen-free copper four-strand twisted pair.
- The page explains which end goes where: the logo end to the playback device and the DAC-marked end to the decoding device.
- The page says it can be used in reverse for emergency charging, limited to around 18W by the OTG plug circuit.
Worth noting
- The listing text names no connector standard or plug type, only OTG and a DAC-marked end.
- The cable is directional, so the ends must be connected the way the markings say.
- The 50cm length costs $19.99 against $15.99 for 9cm.
- The listing text gives no color choice, weight or data rating.
Questions before you buy
Which way round does the TC05 M2 connect?
The page says the end with the ddHiFi logo connects to the playback output device and the end marked DAC connects to the audio decoding device.
What lengths and prices are listed?
Two options: 9cm at $15.99 and 50cm at $19.99.
Can it charge a phone?
The page says reverse use for emergency charging is possible by connecting the DAC end to the phone and the other end to a charger or power bank, with the OTG plug circuit limiting charging power to around 18W.
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 TC05 M2 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, stable data transmission and optimal performance are the maker's claims; the listing text gives no wire gauge figure, connector type or data rating.
- The page says the charging limit is 'around 18W', and that figure was not checked here.
- 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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