AFUL ICEBORNE CS43198×2 Player-Class Portable DAC & AMP

Experience Desktop-Class Audio in Your Pocket

The AFUL ICEBORNE CS43198×2 Player-Class Portable DAC & AMP is a premium portable USB DAC designed for audiophiles who demand exceptional sound quality, refined craftsmanship, and powerful performance. Combining dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, a fully handcrafted 3D-printed resin chassis, and advanced lossless USB transmission technology, the ICEBORNE delivers an immersive high-resolution listening experience with remarkably low distortion and an ultra-black background.

Unlike conventional metal-bodied DAC/AMPs, the ICEBORNE is the world's first portable DAC/AMP built entirely from handcrafted resin, ensuring excellent thermal performance, comfortable handling, and an elegant premium finish inspired by traditional Suzhou garden window lattice architecture.

Supporting PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD256, dual headphone outputs, and up to 300mW output power, the AFUL ICEBORNE is the ideal upgrade for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and portable music players.

Why Choose the AFUL ICEBORNE?

Most portable DAC/AMPs focus purely on specifications. The AFUL ICEBORNE combines audiophile-grade engineering, premium craftsmanship, and practical usability into one elegant device.

Its innovative resin chassis not only creates a distinctive appearance but also reduces heat buildup compared to traditional aluminum designs. Combined with AFUL's advanced power architecture and USB transmission optimization, the result is cleaner, quieter, and more natural sound reproduction.

Whether you're using sensitive IEMs or demanding headphones, the ICEBORNE delivers effortless performance with exceptional detail, dynamics, and musicality.

World's First Fully Handcrafted Resin Portable DAC/AMP

Breaking away from conventional CNC-machined aluminum enclosures, AFUL introduces the industry's first fully handcrafted 3D-printed resin portable DAC/AMP.

Each ICEBORNE undergoes an extensive finishing process:

• Precision 3D printed resin construction
• Hand assembly
• Multi-stage polishing using four different sandpaper grades
• Premium German skin-friendly varnish coating
• Comfortable, silky-smooth surface finish

The resin body also minimizes heat generation, allowing the DAC to remain comfortably cool during extended listening sessions.

Elegant Suzhou Garden Inspired Design

The ICEBORNE features a distinctive lattice pattern inspired by the traditional Suzhou garden window design.

Its artistic exterior reflects AFUL's philosophy:

"Hiding rhythm in form, hiding sound in the core."

This unique design blends craftsmanship with modern engineering, creating a portable DAC that looks as refined as it sounds.

Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC Architecture

At the heart of the ICEBORNE are two Cirrus Logic CS43198 32-bit DAC chips, providing outstanding decoding accuracy and excellent channel separation.

The dual-DAC architecture supports:

• PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz
• Native DSD256
• Extremely low distortion
• High dynamic range
• Clean, natural tonal balance

With THD+N below 0.00037%, music is reproduced with exceptional transparency and realism.

Ultra-Low Noise for Sensitive IEMs

AFUL employs a sophisticated internal power architecture featuring:

• Stage-by-stage power ripple suppression
• Carefully segmented grounding
• Manual thermal noise calibration

This engineering results in an incredibly quiet background:

• 1μV noise floor (3.5mm)
• 1.5μV noise floor (4.4mm Balanced)

Even ultra-sensitive IEMs remain completely free from hiss, allowing micro-details and subtle nuances to emerge effortlessly.

Advanced Lossless USB Audio Transmission

The ICEBORNE incorporates AFUL's latest USB transmission technology to minimize:

• Packet loss
• Signal jitter
• Data latency

Optimized buffering and clock synchronization ensure highly stable digital audio transmission.

Included in the package is a premium 6N single-crystal copper silver-plated USB Type-C cable, further enhancing signal integrity, resolution, and overall sound quality.

Powerful Output for IEMs and Headphones

Despite its compact size, the ICEBORNE provides impressive amplification power.

With up to 300mW @16Ω, it comfortably drives:

• High-end in-ear monitors
• Portable headphones
• Studio headphones
• Balanced audio setups

The dual headphone outputs include:

• 3.5mm Single-Ended
• 4.4mm Balanced

This makes the ICEBORNE compatible with virtually every modern audiophile headphone and IEM.

Premium Build That Stays Cool

Unlike metal DACs that often become warm during extended playback, the resin construction naturally dissipates heat more effectively.

Benefits include:

• Cooler operation
• Comfortable handling
• Improved durability
• Better insulation from accidental electrical contact

Perfect For

• Audiophiles
• Music enthusiasts
• Hi-Res streaming
• Portable music players
• Android smartphones
• USB-C laptops
• Premium IEMs
• Balanced headphones