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MOONDROP portable DAC amp Australia

Desktop-grade drive. Pocket size.

MoonRiver 3 is a flagship miniature USB DAC and amplifier with dual CS43198 DAC chips, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs, high power and detailed low-noise playback.

Dual CS43198flagship DAC chips
500mWbalanced output listed
131dB4.4 mm SNR and dynamic range
4.4mmbalanced headphone output
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For IEMs and portable hi-fi

A serious DAC for a small desk or travel setup

Dual CS43198 architecture

Two flagship Cirrus Logic DAC chips support clean decoding, strong separation and high-resolution wired playback.

3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs

Use normal single-ended earphones or move to balanced IEM cables when you want more output headroom.

DSP and online EQ

MoonRiver 3 supports customizable DSP tuning and online EQ, giving more control than a basic dongle DAC.

MOONDROP MoonRiver 3 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs

Small body, stronger output

Designed for people who actually listen

For Australian customers using higher quality IEMs or efficient headphones, MoonRiver 3 gives more power, lower noise and more connection flexibility than a simple adapter.

Official size listed at 65 mm x 26 mm x 13 mm.
3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs.
Includes Type-C to Type-C cable and Type-C to Type-A adapter according to the official package list.
MOONDROP MoonRiver 3 flagship miniature portable DAC amplifier

The important specs, kept simple

What matters before you add it to your setup

DAC chipsDual Cirrus Logic CS43198
Output3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced
SNR126 dB at 3.5 mm, 131 dB at 4.4 mm
Dynamic range126 dB at 3.5 mm, 131 dB at 4.4 mm
THD+N0.00018% listed for both outputs
Line out2 Vrms at 3.5 mm, 4 Vrms at 4.4 mm
DecodingPCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD256
Size65 mm x 26 mm x 13 mm

Quick answers before you choose

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose MoonRiver 3 over a simple USB-C dongle?

It offers dual DAC chips, stronger balanced output, lower noise figures and tuning features for more serious IEM setups.

Can I use both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm earphones?

Yes. MoonRiver 3 has both 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced outputs.

Will it work with phones and computers?

It is designed for USB-C audio use with smartphones, tablets and computers, subject to device USB audio support.

Does it support sound tuning?

Yes. The product listing and official support mention customizable DSP tuning and online equalizer tools.

MOONDROP MoonRiver 3 is a compact portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier for Australian IEM and hi-fi users who want more power, cleaner output and both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm connections from a phone, laptop or desktop setup. It is a strong choice if a basic USB-C adapter feels too limited for your earphones.

  • DAC architecture: dual flagship Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips.
  • Outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced headphone jacks.
  • Power: up to 500 mW balanced output listed.
  • Signal quality: up to 131 dB SNR and dynamic range through the 4.4 mm output.
  • Decoding: PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD256.
  • Size: 65 mm x 26 mm x 13 mm official specification.

Choose MoonRiver 3 if you want a portable DAC amp for Moondrop IEMs, balanced cables, desk listening, travel or high-quality wired audio in Australia.