JCALLY x Crinacle AP6 | Portable DAC and Amp

The JCALLY x Crinacle AP6 Represents a New Benchmark in Portable Audio Performance, Designed in Collaboration with Audio Reviewer Crinacle

• Dual Output SG Micro SGM8262 Op-amps provide clean amplification
• Dual Output Conexant CX31993 DAC improves separation and resolution
• Up to 540mW @ 16 ohms balanced output
• Lightweight, sleek aluminum housing

AP6

Developed to deliver exceptional power and precision in a compact form factor, the AP6 stands as JCALLY’s most powerful DAC-amplifier to date. With up to 540mW of balanced output power (16Ω load), it confidently drives demanding headphones whilst maintaining superb detail, clarity, and control.

The AP6 introduces a dual-output Conexant CX31993 DAC architecture, the first of its kind in this category, enabling simultaneous 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs with remarkable efficiency. Complemented by dual SG Micro SGM8262 op-amps, the AP6 achieves both high current output and low distortion for a refined, transparent sound signature.

Build and Design

Encased in a sleek, anodized aluminum body, the AP6 combines minimalist industrial design with robust durability, offering premium build quality and portability for everyday audiophile use. At under US$40, the AP6 redefines what’s possible in entry-level hi-fi—offering a reference-grade sound signature crafted and tuned in partnership with Crinacle.

Specifications

• DAC Chip: Conexant CX31993
• Amp: Dual SG Micro SGM8262
• Max. Power Output (BAL)
  • @ 16 ohms: 540mW
  • @ 32 ohms: 440mW
  • @ 300 ohms: 51mW
• Max. Power Output (SE)
  • @ 16 ohms: 220mW
  • @ 32 ohms: 115mW
  • @ 300 ohms: 12.9mW
• SNR @1kHz: 116dB BAL, 118dB SE
• DNR: 98dB BAL, 96dB SE
• THD+N: 0.003% BAL, 0.003% SE
• Crosstalk @1kHz -6dBFS: -114dB BAL, -72dB SE
• Output Impedance: <1.0Ω (BAL), <0.6Ω (SE)

In the Box

• JCALLY x Crinacle AP6 DAC and Amp
• USB-C to C cable
• USB-C to A adapter