Not to be that guy, but isn't this the HTC thread?

I think it's more the sound signature B&O adds. Some describe it as more "fun" or a little more emphasis on the low end.

The G7 is newer than the v30 and the v40 is the newest of them all but I think they are all rated about the same as far as audio quality and amp capabilities.

I think the LG v40 ThinQ is probably the way to go nowadays. It's the only current phone with a headphone jack AND a decent amp.

Hey, if it's good enough for the Japan Audio Society, it's good enough for me.

Short answer.....no idea.

That Qualcomm link does not say it's using the aqstic in addition to another discrete DAC but if you have a personal account otherwise which is not soecifically stated anywhere else, we can concede that fact. Although no one can say what what files it passes if no one kniws what DAC it is. And...

I'm not saying your wrong but I see something in quotes saying there's a discrete DAC but doesn't say what kind of DAC or who said it. Maybe I said it, lol. https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2016/12/13/behind-scenes-qualcomm-aqstic-and-aptx-audio-tech This link on Qualcomm website seems to...

From what I understand, whatever the Qualcomm aqstic (acstiq?) DAC can process, the headphone jack will send to your earphones. So that would be a yes. I loved the HTC 10 when I had it. Nothing sounded better for its time. Having said that, I've never used the LG v30. The phone's other...

Sad but true. I wish I could hear better than a good quality mp3. I like to keep everything at CD quality so I'm positive I'm not missing anything. Just in case.

I've always just used super hi-fi just cause I assumed it was better due to its name, lol. I've never tried the standard option. I'll have to try it out and see how I feel.

My vote goes to the HTC, it seems the most fluid and least buggy. Ive owned pretty much all these phones within the last year so I speak from some experience. I am now using the Axon 7 and it's definitely pretty snappy and the sound is definitely top notch. I would've put it at the top if not...

I will have this phone the second it is available anywhere. Cannot wait!!!!!

This, unlike the lightning connector in the new iPhone which doesn't support analog out. So the HTC can have built in DAC. But you still have to have an adaptor since the standard headphones do the have a USB connection, lol. I hate adaptors, too easy to lose.

Stirring the pot, but I agree with you. At least at my age it doesn't make a difference.