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QULOOS MUB1 Bluetooth DAC and Amp Review

A small DAC and amplifier from QULOOS listed at $499.99 as a single option. The page gives a weight of about 142g, a 2500 mAh battery, four CS43198 DAC chips and a balanced output of up to 100mW/ch with no load stated.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$499.99Price checked November 12, 2026Pre-order only at Linsoul at our last check (November 12, 2026)
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Our verdict

A small DAC and amplifier for someone who wants a stated weight and battery capacity, four named CS43198 chips and a balanced output at $499.99. Look elsewhere if you need power at a stated load or a connector list, since the page gives neither. The main caveat is that the 100mW/ch figure has no load and the 132dB and 0.0001% figures are the maker's own claims.

Best for
Someone who wants a small DAC and amplifier with a listed weight, a listed battery capacity and four named DAC chips.
Skip if
You need a connector list or output power at a stated load.

QULOOS MUB1 is a small DAC and amplifier, and the page says it weighs about 142g and has a battery capacity of 2500 mAh. It names four CS43198 DAC chips from Cirrus Logic, a 14-way independent power supply and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz. The balanced port is listed at up to 100mW/ch with no load given, and the price is $499.99 for a single option.

Options and pricing

The page shows one orderable option at $499.99 and names no colors, plugs or bundles, so there is nothing to choose between. It does show the unit used three ways: with a phone by cable, with a laptop as a decoder-amplifier, and in a car over Bluetooth or coaxial. The listing text does not say what comes in the box, and the page shows no crossed-out price.

How it compares

The SMSL DO400 costs $499 and its listing text mentions ES9039MSPRO and Bluetooth 5.1, while the MUB1 page names four CS43198 chips at $499.99. The MOONDROP x S.M.S.L DHA 15 is $552.49 and its listing text also mentions CS43198, and the xDuoo XD05T is $466.65.

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).
  • Large items. The page says headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs count as large items, for which Express is free only for orders over $499.99.
  • 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 gives a weight of about 142g and a battery capacity of 2500 mAh
  • Four CS43198 DAC chips are named, with PCM up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD up to 256 listed
  • The page describes use with a phone by cable, with a laptop and in a car over Bluetooth or coaxial
  • SNR of 132dB and THD+N of 0.0001% are stated, though they are the page's own figures

Worth noting

  • The balanced output of up to 100mW/ch has no load stated, so it cannot be compared with power quoted at a given load
  • The listing text gives no connector sizes, input list, impedance or frequency response
  • The page's comparison with the QA361 and its sound descriptions are the maker's claims and cannot be checked from the listing

Questions before you buy

What DAC chips does the QULOOS MUB1 list?

The page says it carries four CS43198 chips from Cirrus Logic and gives PCM up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD up to 256.

What battery and weight does it list?

The page lists a battery capacity of 2500 mAh and a weight of about 142g.

How much power does the balanced output list?

The page says up to 100mW/ch on the balanced port and gives no load, so the figure cannot be compared with power quoted at a stated load.

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

  • QULOOS MUB1 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 100mW/ch figure has no load in the listing text, per the page, and its 2.75 times comparison with the QA361 is the maker's own claim.
  • The page says its Nos mode makes the sound more realistic and accurate and that the design gives more details; both are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
  • The listing text gives no impedance, frequency response, connector sizes or input list, and the SNR of 132dB and jitter figure of 150fs are the maker's figures.
  • 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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