TRN Black Pearl
Portable Hi-Fi Digital Audio Decoder
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Overview
The details behind TRN Black Pearl.
Advanced DAC Decoding
The Black Pearl has a built-in USB audio bridge chip (CB5100) and dual DAC chips (CS43131) that provide low-power, high-performance decoding. Together, these three components rapidly enhance data processing and digital signal transmission, support high-resolution audio, and deliver richer, more detailed sound.
Exceptional Resolution
Capable of decoding PCM 384kHz/32bit and DSD64/DSD128/DSD256 formats, The Black Pearl captures every nuance with remarkable precision. It renders even the faintest background details and ensures smooth transitions between frequencies, maintaining a wide dynamic range and effective noise suppression for a truly pure listening experience.
Versatile Connectivity
Designed for broad compatibility, the device offers both a 4.4mm fully balanced differential output and a 3.5mm stereo headphone output. This dual-interface approach allows users to easily connect to a variety of devices, delivering the flexibility needed for any audio setup.
Intuitive Status Indicators
An integrated three-color status light simplifies operation: blue indicates standby, green shows PCM mode, and red signifies exclusive DSD mode. This clear, visual feedback streamlines user interaction without the need for complex digital displays.
Integrated Recording and Calling
Beyond high-fidelity playback, The Black Pearl supports built-in recording and calling functions following Android’s standard line control. This feature not only captures rich sound details during calls but also ensures natural voice reproduction, allowing you to enjoy seamless communication alongside your music.
Technical details
- DAC Chip
- CS43131 ×2
- USB Type
- Type-C USB 2.
- Supported Formats
- 32bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256
- Dimensions
- 57mm × 23mm × 13mm
- Weight
- Approximately 25g (Cable not included)
- Colors
- Blue, Green, Red
- Output Level (Load 32Ω)
- 4.4mm: 320mW; 3.5mm: 125mW
- DNR (Load 600Ω)
- 4.4mm: 130dB @ 4Vrms; 3.5mm: 125dB @ 2Vrms
- DNR (Load 32Ω)
- 4.4mm: 130dB @ 4Vrms; 3.5mm: 125dB @ 2Vrms
- SNR (Load 600Ω)
- 4.4mm: 130dB @ 4Vrms; 3.5mm: 125dB @ 2Vrms
- SNR (Load 32Ω)
- 4.4mm: 130dB @ 4Vrms; 3.5mm: 125dB @ 2Vrms
- THD+N (Load 600Ω)
- 4.4mm: –110dB @ 2Vrms; 3.5mm: –110dB @ 1Vrms
- THD+N (Load 32Ω)
- 4.4mm: –110dB @ 2Vrms; 3.5mm: –105dB @ 1Vrms
- Operating Voltage
- 4.5V – 5.25V
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- –108dB (RL=32Ω, single end, 100mW)
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Customer reviews
What listeners say about sound, fit and everyday use.
Customers praised this DAC for exceptional value, describing it as "the best DAC under $100" with great audio quality, powerful amplification, and premium build. It effectively eliminates noise and works well with IEMs and headphones. However, shoppers noted poor software with difficult setup requiring APK downloads, lack of manual, and device detection issues.
Nothing realy to say. For the price i was more than suprised of the difference with and without a dac amp. Highly recomented
Trn black pearl is really a great dac in the budget and it is best in that price in my opinion
TRN Black Pearl
TRN Black Pearl
It has a great amount of power and eliminated the slight noise I had on my IEM's with another dac
Purchased the black pearl. Plugged into my device, into my iem, I hear music. I can't locate a manual for this device. No links to the manual, had to ask reddit. I get to the walkplay site, must register (boo). Then, windows chrome can't detect my device. Shows up as headphones. No manual. Software doesn't work. Am returning the black pearl. :(
Great product
This DAC has great audio quality, great build quality, and is nice and portable. The included USB-C cable also looks nice and the amplifier is plenty strong enough for IEMs. The only complaint is the shitty software which you have to download with an apk file but it gets the job done considering if you only use one pair of headphones/IEMs you only need to mess with the software once.
This thing is great it does everything you can imagine. Work greats with IEM and also with my headphones. Really low signal noise ratio has 10band PEQ. The software is shitty but there is an open source software made by community that works perfectly and is better than any other software of DAC under 100$(besides crinear protocol software) its the best DAC at its price point and also of higher price points
Perfect. It gets hot when you use for a while but nothing to concern about
Good quality.
So good for its price
Som milo prekvapený. Zvuk nad moje očakávanie.
Works as intended, tried on windows laptop and Android phone.
No issues with compatibility or recognizing.
I like the appeal of it.
Awesome
I've been using my black pearl for a few weeks now and it's great. Plenty of power, it feels premium, and works great especially for the price.
Does it pass through In Line Mic control? Can we use this with Mobile with inline mic cable to take calls?
Hi there,
Yes — the TRN Black Pearl does support inline-mic cables and will allow you to take calls or use microphone + remote-control functions when you connect a cable that has a built-in mic.
So you can absolutely use it with a mobile phone + an in-line-mic cable to accept calls, control playback/pause, adjust volume, etc.
Your order
Which countries do you ship to?
We are generally able to ship to most countries via Express Shipping, and many countries via Standard Shipping. You may clarify this with our team to check whether Standard Shipping is available to your country.
We cannot ship to addresses that are "PO boxes or APO/FPO".
*Note: Generally, we can only do Selected Shipping to India and Russia. We can only do Express Shipping to Africa, Argentina, Hawaii, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro and Sri Lanka, to name a few.
This may be subjected to changes due to unpredictable issues such as Covid, war, and etc.
How much does shipping cost?
We have two shipping methods - Standard Shipping and Express Shipping.
Standard Shipping is free for most countries, while Express Shipping is 15-35USD depending on your country. If your order is over 270USD, Express Shipping is free*.
*This applies for most countries. However, large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs (e.g. HarmonicDyne G200, MUSICIAN MDP-2, and etc.) are excluded.
Shipping fees exclude import taxes or processing fees that may be applicable for your country. Linsoul is not responsible for such fees. Should you refuse to pay the tax/customs fees, shipping fees will still be deducted from the amount paid for thetwo-way freightcharges. The cost of the freight charges may be more than the amount reflected on your order due to tax and other miscellaneous fees.
Some parcels claimed to be “returned to the seller” may be destroyed by the post office or customs officers when buyers refuse to accept their parcels or fail to pay for their taxes.No refundwill be processed for such cases.Standard Shipping via YunExpress is a tax-inclusive option for some countries. However, Linsoul will not be responsible for additional administrative or handling fees charged by your local courier company or customs. Please kindly check this with your local customs.For certain remote areas, there may be additional charges via Express Shipping. We will contact you if there is a need to make additional payments. Please contact us before placing an order, should you have any queries regarding shipping.
How long does it take to receive the order after it is placed?
For in-stock products, your order will be shipped within 3 working days. You may check with our staff regarding the in-stock status of any products.
Customized items will take a longer time. Please contact our staff for more information.
On normal non-sale days, once your parcel has been shipped out:
- For Standard Shipping, it takes about 2-4 weeks for items to be delivered after shipping out. For some countries, it might take up to 2-3 months, depending on your country, its customs and other factors.* The duration for transit is something beyond our control. Linsoul will not be making refunds for such cases. Please consider an upgrade to Express Shipping or keep the waiting time in mind.
- For Express Shipping, it takes about 3-7 days for items to be delivered after shipping out.
*Note: Timings might be affected due to festive seasons or other unforeseen circumstances
What happens if the parcel has been shipped but not delivered?
First, kindly contact your local courier using the local tracking number.
If your parcel were to be in transit for at least 3 months, it may have been lost in transit.
For orders below $50USD, you may either opt for a one-time reshipment of parcel OR a full refund of the amount paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card.
For orders above $50USD, we will only process a 50% refund of your order paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card. Should there be any concern about Standard Shipping, you are encouraged to opt for DHL Express Shipping instead.
Customers are to bear the consequences and fees incurred, if the parcel was undelivered due to any of the following situation:
- Wrong address or phone number provided by recipient
- Recipient was uncontactable when courier company contacted
- Refusal to sign for the package by recipient
- Lost or damaged parcel because recipient opted for “no-signature delivery”
- Refusal to pay for the local tax/processing fee by recipient
- Refusal to provide supporting documents for custom clearance by recipient
Who will pay for the import tax/custom fees
Customers have to bear any form of custom/import/processing fees that are applicable for your parcel.
Should you be unwilling to pay for the fees and reject the delivery of the parcel, you will still have to pay for the shipping cost. Linsoul will only refund the amount of your order after deducting the two-way shipping fees incurred.
What shipping companies do you use?
We collaborate with these courier companies:
- Standard Shipping: 4PX, UBI, NinjaVan, and Yun Express
- Express Shipping: DHL Express, FedEx and SF Express
How do I get help for my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order.
As our Support Team might not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (Support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
In general, upon receiving your parcel, please confirm the contents of the package and ensure that the package is in good condition before signing for it. All customers are strongly advised to take an unboxing video of their parcel and packaging when opening their parcels and products.
For faulty/missing items, please send an email to support@Linsoul.com for after-sale services. The following details are required.
- Send an email to support@Linsoul.com with an appropriate Subject Title
- Provide your order number and state the issue clearly
- Attach photos and videos to show that your product is faulty/missing. Shipping details on the parcel packaging have to be clearly visible.
If the photos/videos provided are insufficient to prove the stated issue, we will enquire more. Once the issue has been confirmed, we will arrange for a replacement, partial refund or a full refund (where applicable). For incorrect products, Linsoul reserves all rights in deciding whether you need to return the incorrect item or not. Please kindly contact us via email first. Our team aims to review your email within 3 working days.
For other queries, the fastest way to contact us is via our website or Discord
Linsoul Audio will not be responsible for parcels that have been damaged during the transit process.
Do I get tracking details for my order?
After placing an order, you will receive the order confirmation email. After your order has been shipped out, you will also receive a tracking email. You can track your order via the tracking number online. Should you not have received the emails or face any difficulties tracking your order, please kindly contact us for support.
For more than 1 orders placed under the same account and shipping address, Linsoul will automatically combine the orders and ship them out via one tracking number. Should you have special requests to have the orders shipped separately, please kindly contact us via Discord or our website's chat. We will do our best to help.
How do I cancel my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order. Orders that have been shipped cannot be cancelled and modified.
As our Support Team may not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely as support cannot be guaranteed for such requests.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
Can I return an opened item?
Request a return within 30 days of delivery while the product is factory-sealed. Contact support for instructions before returning anything.
Where should I send the product for the return process?
To initiate the return shipment, kindly send an email to support@Linsoul.com within 30 days upon receiving the sealed product(s). The RMA form and details will be provided to you via email.
When must the product be returned after receiving the RMA form and details?
After receiving the return instructions from us via email, kindly arrange the return shipment of the parcel within 5 working days, and update us with the tracking link via email again. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation of the return process.
When will I receive my refund after returning the product?
In most cases, after receiving and inspecting the returned product, your refund will be processed within 5 business days. Refunds may incur a currency exchange loss or transaction fee, depending on your source of payment (e.g. Bank or PayPal). Linsoul will not be responsible for such fees.
What warranty applies?
Most products come with a 1-year warranty; cables and accessories have shorter or separate terms.
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