DDHiFi TC44PRO M3 USB DAC/Amp Review
A USB DAC/amp from DDHiFi built on a Cirrus Logic CS43198 chip, with a combined 3.5mm and 4.4mm earphone jack and a two-color indicator light for PCM and DSD output. The listing text gives no power figure; the price is $89.99.

Our verdict
A USB DAC/amp for someone who wants a Cirrus Logic CS43198 chip, an indicator light that shows PCM or DSD and both a 3.5mm and a 4.4mm socket at $89.99. Look elsewhere if you need a listed output power, sample rates or a weight. The main caveat is that the page's heading says dual DAC while its text describes one chip, so the chip count is unclear.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a CS43198 USB DAC/amp with a 3.5mm and a 4.4mm socket and a PCM or DSD indicator light.
- Skip if
- You need a listed output power, sample rates or a confirmed chip count.
The TC44PRO M3 is DDHiFi's entry in its Surface series, with an aluminum alloy body that the page says has a striped texture. Its listing names the Cirrus Logic CS43198 as the DAC chip, though a heading says dual, and an integrated jack with both a 3.5mm and a 4.4mm balanced socket. The listing text gives no power figure, and the price is $89.99 for one orderable option.
Options and pricing
The page shows one orderable option at $89.99 and no crossed-out price, and the listing text gives no color. A leather lanyard is described as included, and the side indicator light turns blue for PCM and green for native DSD output. For DSD on Android phones the page says USB exclusive mode must be enabled and the output set to Native.
How it compares
The E1DA PowerDAC V2.1 is the same $89.99, and the TANGZU YuLingLong is $89.10 with an AK4493SEQ mention in its listing text. The HiBy FC5 is $99 and its listing text mentions CS43198 and SGM8261, so it shares the chip name with this DDHiFi, which costs $89.99.
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 names a Cirrus Logic CS43198 as the DAC chip
- An integrated jack with a 3.5mm and a 4.4mm balanced socket is described
- A dual-color indicator light shows PCM or native DSD output, per the page
- A leather lanyard is listed as included, and the page gives an Android setting for DSD playback
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no power figure, no output voltage and no sample-rate figures
- The heading says dual DAC while the text describes a single CS43198 chip
- The listing text gives no weight or dimensions
- A single orderable option, with no color named
Questions before you buy
Does the TC44PRO M3 use one or two DAC chips?
The page is unclear: a heading says Balanced Dual DAC CS43198, while the text describes a single Cirrus Logic CS43198 chip.
What does the indicator light show?
Per the page, the side light is dual-color: blue signifies PCM decoding output and green indicates native DSD decoding output.
What outputs does it list?
The page lists an integrated jack with a 3.5mm socket and a 4.4mm balanced socket.
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 TC44PRO M3 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
- The page's heading says dual DAC but the text names one CS43198 chip, and the listing text gives no power, output voltage, sample-rate or weight figures.
- The page's wording on the chip (dynamic range, distortion, channel separation, refined audio) is the maker's claims and was not checked here.
- Per the page, the Android DSD tip (USB exclusive mode, output set to Native) is the maker's advice and was not verified 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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