TANCHJIM Luna USB DAC/Amp Review
A USB DAC from TANCHJIM with dual CS43198 chips, separate amplifiers for each channel and 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, listed at $139.99 as one option. The page quotes a 132 dB signal-to-noise ratio and support for 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD256.

Our verdict
The Luna is for someone who wants a USB DAC with two named CS43198 chips, 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs and a detachable Type-C cable at $139.99. Look elsewhere if you need output power or output impedance figures, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that every figure, including the 132 dB signal-to-noise ratio, comes from the maker and was not checked here.
- Best for
- Anyone who wants a Type-C DAC with both 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs and a stated 132 dB signal-to-noise ratio.
- Skip if
- You need output power or output impedance figures before you buy.
TANCHJIM's Luna pairs two CS43198 DAC chips with separate amplifiers for each channel, per the page, and connects over a detachable Type-C cable. The page quotes a 132 dB signal-to-noise ratio, a 132.5 dB dynamic range and 0.0001% distortion, and says it supports 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD256. Outputs are 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced. It is listed at $139.99 with one option, the Asano Tanch version.
Options and pricing
The page lists one orderable option, the Asano Tanch version, at $139.99. Its version row also names a Formal version, but no separate option or price for it appears. The text mentions engraving and a floral logo on the case and a detachable Type-C cable with a single-crystal copper core coated with silver, but it does not say how long the cable is.
How it compares
The SMSL SK-10 MKIII is the same $139.99 and its listing text mentions an AK4493S chip, while the E1DA 9039S is $139 with ES9039Q2M mentioned. The SMSL R3 is $143.99 and mentions CS43131. The Luna's text names two CS43198 chips, so its price matches the SK-10 MKIII and its chip name differs from all three.
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 names its chips: dual CS43198 DACs with separate amplifiers for each channel
- Both 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs are listed
- The page lists 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD256 support
- Figures are given for signal-to-noise ratio (132 dB), dynamic range (132.5 dB) and distortion (0.0001%)
- The page says it works with PCs without drivers
Worth noting
- The listed measurements come from the maker's own R&D team per the page, not from an independent source
- The listing text gives no output power, output impedance, weight or dimensions
- Only one version is orderable, and the page does not say how it differs from the Formal version in its version row
Questions before you buy
Which DAC chips does the TANCHJIM Luna use?
The page says it uses dual CS43198 DACs with separate amplifiers for each channel. It quotes a 132 dB signal-to-noise ratio and a 132.5 dB dynamic range.
Which outputs does it list?
The page lists a 3.5mm single-ended output and a 4.4mm balanced output.
How does it connect to a computer or phone?
The page says it has a Type-C detachable cable for phones, tablets and computers, and that it works with PCs without drivers. It names a driver from the maker for low-latency use.
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
- TANCHJIM Luna 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 says Silver Sword Limited Edition in its text, while the one option is called Asano Tanch Limited Edition and the version row also lists Formal, so the edition is inconsistent.
- The page says the 132 dB signal-to-noise ratio, 132.5 dB dynamic range and 0.0001% distortion were verified by the maker's R&D team; they are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no output power, output impedance, weight, dimensions or cable length, per the page.
- 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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