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Moondrop ECHO-A USB-C DAC/Amp Review

A USB-C DAC/amp from Moondrop with a 3.5mm 4-pin OMTP microphone jack, listed at $18.69. The page lists hardware decoding up to 32-bit/384kHz, THD+N of 0.01%, an SNR of 100dB and UAC 2.0 support, and the listing text gives no output power.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$18.69Price checked November 12, 2026Pre-order only at Linsoul at our last check (November 12, 2026)
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Our verdict

A USB-C DAC/amp for a buyer who wants hardware decoding up to 32-bit/384kHz, a listed THD+N and SNR, and a microphone jack at $18.69. Look elsewhere if your headset uses a different microphone wiring standard than OMTP or if you need an output power figure, since the page names only OMTP and the listing text gives no power. The main caveat is that every figure and the sound descriptions are the maker's claims.

Best for
Someone who wants a USB-C DAC/amp with an OMTP microphone jack and listed THD+N and SNR figures.
Skip if
Your headset is not wired to the OMTP microphone standard or you need a stated output power.

Moondrop's ECHO-A is a portable DAC/AMP per the page, with a USB-C connection, hardware decoding up to 32-bit/384kHz and UAC 2.0 support on Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, iPhones and iPads without drivers. The page lists THD+N of 0.01%, an SNR of 100dB and an OMTP microphone jack (3.5mm 4-pin). One option costs $18.69, with $21.99 shown crossed out beside it.

Options and pricing

One orderable option is listed at $18.69, and the page shows $21.99 crossed out beside it, which is the store's own comparison and not something we checked. The listing text gives no color, plug or cable length choice. The page says the jack follows the OMTP microphone standard and that the built-in online-controlled microphone works over the 3.5mm 4-pin connection, so check that your headset wiring matches.

How it compares

The JCALLY JM6 costs $19.15 and its listing text mentions the CX31993 chip, while the ECHO-A costs $18.69 and its page names an SOC chip without a model. The EUiU C-01X costs $19 and the Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini costs $20.40, and both sibling entries show no spec lines to set against the ECHO-A's 32-bit/384kHz and 100dB SNR.

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 hardware decoding up to 32-bit/384kHz and UAC 2.0 support.
  • The page lists THD+N of 0.01% and an SNR of 100dB.
  • The page names the devices it works with: Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, iPhones and iPads, with no drivers required.
  • The page lists a built-in online-controlled microphone on an OMTP-standard 3.5mm 4-pin jack.
  • A single option at $18.69 keeps the choice simple.

Worth noting

  • The listing text gives no output power or impedance, so what headphones it can drive is not stated.
  • The page names only the OMTP microphone standard, so check your headset's wiring before ordering.
  • The listing text names no DAC chip model, only an SOC chip with a CPU, RAM, DSP and decoding amplifier.
  • The page gives no weight figure beyond 'a few grams'.

Questions before you buy

What sample rate does the MOONDROP ECHO-A list?

The page lists hardware decoding up to 32-bit/384kHz and UAC 2.0 support over USB-C, with no drivers required.

What microphone jack does it use?

The page says it has an OMTP standard microphone jack (3.5mm 4-pin) with a built-in online-controlled microphone.

Which noise figures does the page give?

The page lists THD+N of 0.01% and an SNR of 100dB. The listing text gives no output power figure.

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

  • MOONDROP ECHO-A 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 descriptions of HiFi-level decoding, lossless playback and clear sound are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
  • The listing text gives no output power, impedance, DAC chip model or weight figure; per the page, the weight is only 'a few grams'.
  • 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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