[Penon]

Penon TAIL​

Dual CS43131 32bit/384kHz DSD256 Type-C to 3.5mm/4.4mm HiFi Mini Headphone Amplifier with Gain Button​

Description

Penon TAIL is a HiFi digital audio decoding PCBA solution USB dongle.

Built-in USB audio bridge chip and dual-channel low-power high-performance Dual CS43131 DAC decoding chip.

Up to support PCM 384 kHz/32Bit and DSD256 digital audio codec. Select ultra-low noise power supply and high precision femtosecond crystal oscillator to further improve the performance parameters and sound quality.

Integrated 4.4 mm all balanced differential output and 3.5 mm stereo output, load support 16Ω ~ 600Ω, the output two gain switch control, can be perfect fit all kinds of earphones.

Volume button and play/pause in-one button and three independent (Vol±, Play/Pause) button compatible design, easy to listen to music control; With PCM and DSD light effect.

Excellent compatibility of mobile phones, it has been verified to support PC, Android, iOS device.

Specification

Model: TAIL

Materials:Aluminium alloy

Chip: dual CS43131

DAC: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256

Decoding rate: PCM 384KHZ/32bit and below

USB port: TYPE-C

USB protocol: UAC2.0 protocol, UAC1.0 protocol

Support Impedance: 16-600Ω

Output interface: 3.5mm audio + 4.4mm balanced

Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz

SNR: 130dB@4.4mm/ 4Vrms,125B@3.5mm/ 2Vrms

THD+N: -103dB@4.4mm /4Vrms,100B@3.5mm/ 2Vrms

Crosstalk suppression: -135dB@4. 4mm/ 4Vrms, -85B@3.5mm/ 2Vrms

High precision femtosecond crystal oscillator: 100fs

Size:5.5 x 2.1 x 1.1(cm)

Weight:18g

Output performance

3.5mm output(low gain) 32Ω @1kHz, connect with PC

Impedance: 32Ω @1kHz

Output level: minimum: 900mV, 25.3mW; typical: 1000mV, 31.25mW; maximum: 1200mV, 45mW

Frequency response: 20-20kHz

THD+N: minimum -105dB, typical -100dB, maximum -95dB

SNR: minimum 110dB, typical 120dB, maximum 130dB

DNR: minimum 110dB, typical 120dB, maximum 130dB

Crosstalk: minimum -65dB, typical -60dB, maximum -55dB



3.5mm output(high gain) 600Ω @1kHz, connect with PC

Impedance: 600Ω @1kHz

Output level: minimum: 1800mV, 5.4mW; typical: 2000mV, 6.67mW; maximum: 2200mV, 8.07mW

Frequency response: 20-20kHz

THD+N: minimum -105dB, typical -100dB, maximum -95dB

SNR: minimum 115dB, typical 125dB, maximum 135dB

DNR: minimum 115dB, typical 125dB, maximum 135dB

Crosstalk: minimum -95dB, typical -85dB, maximum -75dB



4.4mm balanced output(low gain) 32Ω @1kHz, connect with PC

Impedance: 32Ω @1kHz

Output level: minimum: 1800mV, 101.25mW; typical: 2000mV, 125mW; maximum: 2200mV, 151.25mW

Frequency response: 20-20kHz

THD+N: minimum -105dB, typical -103dB, maximum -100dB

SNR: minimum 120dB, typical 125dB, maximum 130dB

DNR: minimum 120dB, typical 125dB, maximum 130dB

Crosstalk: minimum -110dB, typical -105dB, maximum -100dB


4.4mm balanced output(high gain) 600Ω @1kHz, connect with PC

Impedance: 600Ω @1kHz

Output level: minimum: 3800mV, 24.07mW; typical: 4000mV, 26.67mW; maximum: 4200mV, 29.4mW

Frequency response: 20-20kHz

THD+N: minimum -105dB, typical -103dB, maximum -100dB

SNR: minimum 125dB, typical 130dB, maximum 135dB

DNR: minimum 125dB, typical 130dB, maximum 135dB

Crosstalk: minimum -140dB, typical -135dB, maximum -130dB

Link：​

https://penonaudio.com/penon-tail.html

 

[Redcarmoose]

I just received this Penon Tail, sounds spectacular with every IEM and file holder, will have a full review in a few days.

 

[Syan25]

Looks great!

 

[Rsifur9]

little powerhouse with good dimension

 

[Syan25]

I always wish the otg cable was much longer...

 

[iron2k]

How is the sound signature? warm?

 

[Redcarmoose]

How is the sound signature? warm?

I would call it neutral and not exactly cool. but not warm either.

 

[cn11]

I'd say neutral-ish too... but with huge power. Bass hits hard, and there's a lot of space conveyed. It's got a pretty ballsy sound, that's for sure. It handily outperforms my long-time L&P W2.

 

[iron2k]

I'd say neutral-ish too... but with huge power. Bass hits hard, and there's a lot of space conveyed. It's got a pretty ballsy sound, that's for sure. It handily outperforms my long-time L&P W2.

any chance that you or @Redcarmoose have tried ddHiFi TC44B or TC44C to compare?

 

[Redcarmoose]

any chance that you or @Redcarmoose have tried ddHiFi TC44B or TC44C to compare?

Sorry no, I don’t have either one.

 

[Redcarmoose]

The PENON TAIL review.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/th...eadphone-amplifier.26574/reviews#review-31090

 

[ldo77]

Penon Tail received ... With other goodies

After a few hours of listening I must say that it's a nice DAC, with many details and more than needed power (for me).
It confirm that I really appreciate the CS43131 DAC, especialy when it's well implemented, like that.
Tail is a real upgrade on Jcally JM30, with the same DAC.

With Ap80 pro it's a good portable way of listening music.
Tail pairs well with penon 10th, giving precise highs and nice voices.
It's more Dynamic than with my M15.


It can even drive easily my HD700, on the balanced output (power 20/100 with ap80 pro, on low gain).
And I can hear nice rumble with this ring.

 

[Syan25]

Sounds like a great dongle. Never heard of this company before though.

 

[Surf Monkey]

Got a Tail. It looks very cool. Sounds great too!

 

[MickBenjamins]

Sounds like a great dongle. Never heard of this company before though.

There's a big thread about Penon over in the IEM section: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-penon-official-thread.934523/