Android phones and USB DACs - Page 77

A dmesg log output should detail what is going on.

A list of standard USB DAC reportedly interworking with the Android-powered smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note II:

 

stock Galaxy Note II > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable (micro-A plug inserted in the Note II) >> standard USB DAC >> amp >> headphones

 

. Apex Glacier (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/632019/apex-glacier-amp-dac-review-and-appreciation-thread

http://www.head-fi.org/t/632019/apex-glacier-amp-dac-review-and-appreciation-thread/165#post_8924724

 

. Audio-gd NFB-16 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB16/NFB16EN.htm

http://www.head-fi.org/t/625054/samsung-galaxy-note-2/120#post_8943120

 

. AudioQuest DragonFly using USB Audio Recorder PRO:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/617241/audioquest-dragonfly-review-affordable-outstanding-tiny-dac-amp

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/1035#post_8959237

 

. CEntrance DACport LX using USB Audio Recorder PRO:

http://www.headfonia.com/cheaper-better-the-centrance-dacport-lx/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/1065#post_8968468

 

. FiiO E07K Andes (USB DAC/amp): to be confirmed

http://www.headphiles.org/index.php?t=msg&goto=253249&

http://www.head-fi.org/t/638910/new-fiio-e07k-andes-information-and-impressions/15#post_8924515

http://www.head-fi.org/t/628254/fiio-e18/15#post_8973799

 

. GoVibe Magnum (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/324577/review-govibe-magnum-usb-dac-amp

http://www.head-fi.org/t/633201/confirmed-list-of-usb-dacs-for-the-galaxy-s3-international-us-or-note-2#post_8809248

 

. GoVibe Martini-U (USB DAC/amp):

http://jaben-bandung.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=196

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/990#post_8942287

 

. GoVibe Vulcan (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/386127/go-vibe-vulcan

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/960#post_8929084

 

. HRT HeadStreamer Mobile (USB DAC/amp):

http://highresolutiontechnologies.com/headstreamer-mobile

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/power-galaxy-note-2-while-using-usb-dac-how-please-14029/

 

. HeadAmp Pico (USB DAC/amp): (via USB 2.0 hub)

http://www.headfonia.com/headamp-pico/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/625054/samsung-galaxy-note-2/30#post_8774905

 

. Headstage Lyrix Pro USB total (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.headphonia.com/Amps/Headstage-Lyrix-Pro-USB-total::10071.html

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/795#post_8854850

 

. iBasso D-Zero (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.headfonia.com/fiio-e7-meet-your-rival-the-ibasso-d-zero/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/625054/samsung-galaxy-note-2/120#post_8943120

 

. iBasso D12 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=63

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/405#post_8750862

 

. Leckerton UHA-6S MKII (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/leckerton-uha-6s-mkii-portable-headphone-amplifier

http://www.head-fi.org/t/625054/samsung-galaxy-note-2/30#post_8777791

 

. MyST 1866 PortaDAC (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.musicaacoustics.com/wp/amplifiers/myst-1866/

http://player.ru/showthread.php?t=74459&page=34&p=1084707&viewfull=1#post1084707

 

. Objective DAC (ODAC):

http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-products/e-dac-24bit-miniature-usb-dac/

http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=46

http://www.headnhifi.com/index.php/shop/objective/odac

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/435#post_8758515

 

. ODAC+O2 (USB DAC/amp):

http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-products/ehp-o2d-miniature-desktop-headphone-amplifier-with-usb-dac/

http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=48

http://www.headnhifi.com/index.php/shop/objective/o2120527192048

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/435#post_8758515

 

. RSA Intruder (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/canjam-rmaf-2012-ray-samuels-audio-intruder-balanced-portable-headphone-amp-and-dac

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/660#post_8819856

 

. RSA Predator (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/predator/predator_2.html

http://www.head-fi.org/t/625054/samsung-galaxy-note-2/120#post_8960049

 

. Sony PHA-1 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.touchmyapps.com/2012/10/09/sony-pha-1-idevice-dac-and-headphone-amp-in-review/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/465#post_8769593

 

. VentureCraft Go-Dap X (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/609906/new-venturecraft-go-dap-x-for-both-idevices-and-pcs

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/465#post_8769593

 

. Zoom H4 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (USB recorder):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoom_H4_Handy_Recorder

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35472432&postcount=23

 

 

So far, like the quad-core Exynos powered Galaxy S III, the new quad-core Exynos powered Samsung Galaxy Note II can work with the FiiO E7, the iBasso D12, Leckerton UHA-6S MKII, the ODAC, … ; has some issue with the HeadAmp Pico; and doesn’t work with the FiiO E17.

 

So, in regard to the USB protocol, the behaviour of the Galaxy Note II is likely identical to the behaviour of the Galaxy S III.

 

 

 

A list of standard USB DAC reportedly interworking with the Android-powered smartphone Samsung Galaxy S III:

 

stock Samsung Galaxy S III > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable (micro-A plug inserted in the S III) >> standard USB DAC >> amp >> headphones

 

. AMB Gamma 1:

http://www.amb.org/audio/gamma1/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/780#post_8750043

 

. AMB Gamma 2:

http://www.amb.org/audio/gamma2/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27247705&postcount=279

 

. Apex Glacier (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.ttvjaudio.com/Apex_High_Fi_Audio_Glacier_portable_headphone_amp_p/aaa0000010.htm

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/825#post_8776449

 

. Asus Xonar U3 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_U3/

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/429589-Samsung-Galaxy-S3?s=1a313fae4795a9a7493a6ce0f677ca8e&p=8551119&viewfull=1#post8551119

 

. Atoll DAC 100:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/atoll2/atoll.html

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35266076&postcount=17

 

. Audio-gd Sparrow Version A  (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/Sparrow/SparrowEN.htm

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/915#post_8907415

 

. Behringer UCA202 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/UCA202.aspx

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/240#post_8654226

 

. Behringer UCA222 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.behringer.com/en/Products/UCA222.aspx

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/usb-audio-enabled-android-powered-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-12338/#post171651

 

. Beresford Caiman:

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/hi-fi-accessories/beresford-caiman-673787/review

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/usb-audio-enabled-android-powered-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-12338/#post171651

 

. C-Media chipset-based sound card Dynamode 7 channel USB 2.0 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.chinacomputerparts.com/d-p1140199199635616900-cables/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27604946&postcount=449

 

. Cakewalk Sonar SPS 25:

https://www.cakewalk.com/support/kb/reader.aspx/2007013101

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/usb-audio-enabled-android-powered-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-12338/#post171651

 

. Cambridge Audio DacMagic:

http://www.headfonia.com/cambridge-dacmagic-review/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/631855/galaxy-s3-and-ca-dacmagic-plus#post_8899779

 

. Corsair HS1 Gaming headset (USB DAC/amp/headphones):

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3989/corsair-hs1-gaming-headset

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27238117#post27238117

 

. Dared MP 5 or ALO JV5 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue24/dared_mp5.htm

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/990#post_8948190

 

. FiiO E7 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.headfonia.com/fiio-e7-portable-dac/

http://www.androidnz.net/2012/07/galaxy-s-iii-real-user-review-part-2.html

 

. FiiO E07K Andes (USB DAC/amp): to be confirmed

http://headfonics.com/2012/12/fiio-e07k-the-andes/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/638910/new-fiio-e07k-andes-information-and-impressions/15#post_8924515

http://www.head-fi.org/t/628254/fiio-e18/15#post_8973799

 

. FiiO E17 (USB DAC/amp) using USB Audio Recorder PRO:

http://www.headfonia.com/the-upgrade-fiio-e17-alpen/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/1020#post_8958018

 

. Furutech ADL Cruise (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.furutech.com/a2008/product2.asp?prodNo=399

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/585#post_8567838

 

. GoVibe DAC:

http://jaben.net/forums/index.php?topic=2824.0

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2440879&st=500&p=53317360&#entry53317360

 

. GoVibe Mini USB DAC:

http://www.jaben.com.au/collections/go-vibe/products/govibe-minidac

http://www.head-fi.org/t/614111/finally-digital-out-for-galaxy-siii/15#post_8525675

 

. GoVibe Petite (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/290711/govibe-petite-dac-amp-appreciation-thread-pics-little-update

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs-how-to-increase-the-issues-priority-with-google/195#post_8552452

 

. HRT HeadStreamer (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.headfonia.com/hrt-headstreamer-review/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/750#post_8677483

 

. HRT Music Streamer II:

http://highresolutiontechnologies.com/music-streamer-ii

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/465#post_8534856

 

. HeadAmp Pico (USB DAC/amp): (Exynos-based S III connected to Pico via USB 2.0 hub)

http://www.headamp.com/pico/pico_dac_amp/index.htm

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/480#post_8539705

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/750#post_8688938

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/720#post_8638606

 

. HeadRoom Total BitHead (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.headphone.com/learning-center/bithead-faq.php

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs-how-to-increase-the-issues-priority-with-google/135#post_8527516

 

. HeadStage USB DAC cable:

http://www.inearmatters.net/2010/04/short-review-headstage-usb-dac-cable.html

http://www.headphiles.org/index.php/topic,4452.msg241979.html#msg241979

 

. HiFiMan Express HM-101:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/571330/hifiman-express-brand-and-hm-101-portable-usb-dac

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27284184&postcount=291

 

. iBasso D-Zero (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=73

http://neutronmp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=314&start=20#p1636

 

. iBasso D2 Boa (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=30

http://www.head-fi.org/t/552014/pictures-of-your-portable-rig-part-xv/5535#post_8509186

 

. iBasso D2+ Boa (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=42

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/usb-audio-enabled-android-powered-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-12338/#post171651

 

. iBasso D5 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/556490/ibasso-d5-hj-yet-another-usb-dac-amp

http://www.head-fi.org/t/614111/finally-digital-out-for-galaxy-siii#post_8462693

 

. iBasso D10 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=39

http://www.head-fi.org/t/628374/samsung-galaxy-s3-to-dac-usb-micro-b-male-to-mini-b-male#post_8735134

 

. iBasso D12 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=63

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29069294&postcount=924

 

. iBasso DB2 using USB Audio Recorder PRO:

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=71

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/1035#post_8959039

 

. iQube v2 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.i-qube.nl/index.php?id=24

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=6fe26080d10769d0f785157c83e74465&p=31207282&postcount=1268

 

. JH Audio JH-3A (USB DSP/DAC/amp/JH16 CIEM):

http://www.jhaudio.com/product/jh-3a-dsp-amp-jh16-pro-custom-ear-monitor

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/585#post_8799910

 

. Jabra GN 5035 (USB headset):

http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/jabra-gn5035-headset/4505-13831_7-32462996.html

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33203364&postcount=1368

 

. KingRex UD-01:

http://www.kingrex.co.uk/dac.html

https://www.facebook.com/headfonia/posts/352787358128700

 

. Leckerton UHA-4 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.leckertonaudio.com/products/uha-4/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/536982/leckerton-audio-slimline-uha-4/1020#post_8773152

 

. Leckerton UHA-6S MKII (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.leckertonaudio.com/products/uha-6s-mkii/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/602493/new-leckerton-uha-6s-mkii-portable-headphone-amplifier-announced-update-user-impressions-added-july-20th-2012/435#post_8698006

 

. M-Audio Duo USB Audio Interface:

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct02/articles/maudio.asp

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/540#post_8788814

 

. Matrix Mini-i (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.headfonia.com/matrix-mini-i-balanced-dac/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/465#post_8768166

 

. Meier Audio Cantate.2 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/products/meier-audio-corda-cantate-2

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/660#post_8820899

 

. Microsoft Philips Digital Sound System 80 (USB DAC/amp/speakers):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Sound_System_80

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703218

 

. Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 (USB headset):

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-au/p/lifechat-lx-3000/JUG-00003

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32899845&postcount=1355

 

. MyST 1866 PortaDAC (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/616889/myst-1866-bluetooth-optical-coaxial-usb-dac-headphone-amp-impressions-thread

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/795#post_8852573

 

. NuForce Icon HDP (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.nuforce.com/hp/products/iconhdp/index.php

http://www.head-fi.org/t/608535/wolfson-dac-confirmed-for-galaxy-s3/585#post_8567838

 

. NuForce Icon Mobile (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/nuforce10/mobile.html

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/435#post_8759826

 

. NuForce Icon uDAC-2 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.digitaltrends.com/headphone-amplifier-reviews/nuforce-icon-udac-2-review/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35266076&postcount=17

 

. Objective DAC (ODAC):

http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-products/e-dac-24bit-miniature-usb-dac/

http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=46

http://www.headnhifi.com/index.php/shop/objective/odac

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/315#post_8707637

 

. ODAC+O2 (USB DAC/amp):

http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-products/ehp-o2d-miniature-desktop-headphone-amplifier-with-usb-dac/

http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=48

http://www.headnhifi.com/index.php/shop/objective/o2120527192048

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=410941392302962&id=164588276945555

 

. Ordnance .25 (USB DAC/amp):

http://jaben.net/forums/index.php?topic=9984.0

http://www.head-fi.org/t/614111/finally-digital-out-for-galaxy-siii#post_8462693

 

. RSA Intruder (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/products/intruder

http://www.head-fi.org/t/627080/new-balanced-portable-amp-from-rsa-w-dac/30#post_8781567

 

. RSA Predator (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/products/predator

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/150#post_8538933

 

. Stoner Acoustics UD100:

http://stoneracoustics.blogspot.fr/

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2452730&st=160&p=54596977&#entry54596977

 

. Syba SD-AUD20101:

http://www.sybausa.com/productInfo.php?iid=1191

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/375#post_8736082

 

. Topping D1 Mark 2 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.head-fi.org/t/636606/topping-d1-mark-2-review

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28673076&postcount=871

 

. Topping D2 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.mightybigword.com/tnt/2012/03/topping-d2-dac-review/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32920194&postcount=1357

 

. Topping TP30 (USB DAC/amp):

http://news.cnet.com/8300-5_3-0.html?keyword=Topping+TP-30

http://www.androidnz.net/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-usb-audio.html

 

. Unique Melody PP6 (USB DSP/DAC/amp/CIEM) using USB Audio Recorder PRO:

http://www.theheadphonecompany.co.uk/headphones/unique-melody-unique-melody-platform-pure-6-um-pp6.php

http://www.head-fi.org/t/613417/unique-melody-platform-pure-6-pp6-discussion-appreciation-tour-thread/360#post_8965862

 

. VentureCraft Go-Dap X (USB DAC/amp):

http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_en/gdx.php

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/315#post_8708233

 

. xDuoo XP-1 (USB DAC/amp):

http://www.xduoo.com/xduoo/ProductShow.asp?ID=47

http://www.erji.net/read.php?tid=1320392&fpage=0&toread=&page=1

 

 

 

 

A list of stock Android-powered devices reportedly interworking with standard USB DAC:

 

stock Android device > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> standard USB DAC >> amp >> headphones

 

. Acer Iconia Tab A200 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/acer-iconia-tab-a200-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Acer Iconia Tab A500 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/acer-iconia-tab-a500-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Archos G9 (tablet):

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5802/the-archos-g9-tablet-reviews-fast-enough

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1539576

 

. Asus Transformer Pad TF300 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/22/asus-transformer-pad-tf300-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/25/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Asus Transformer Prime using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Google Galaxy Nexus using USB Audio Recorder PRO (smartphone):

http://www.theverge.com/products/galaxy-nexus-gsm/2946

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35484769&postcount=52

 

. Google Nexus 7 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Google Nexus 10 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/02/nexus-10-review/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/1110#post_8973836

 

. Huawei MediaPad using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.androidnz.net/2012/09/rapid-review-huawei-mediapadt-mobile.html

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Meizu MX Quad-Core using USB Audio Recorder PRO (smartphone):

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/meizu-mx-quad-core-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Motorola Xoom using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/motorola-xoom-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Samsung Galaxy Note II (smartphone):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/08/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-review/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs

 

. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (tablet):

http://phandroid.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1/

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/645#post_8814831

 

. Samsung Galaxy S III (smartphone):

http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/25/3042640/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-review

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs

 

. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/11/samsung-galaxy-tab-2-7-0-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Sony Xperia S using USB Audio Recorder PRO (smartphone):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/sony-xperia-s-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

. Sony Xperia Tablet S using USB Audio Recorder PRO (tablet):

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/24/sony-xperia-tablet-s-review/

http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/

 

 

Bold: new addition to the list

hi again guys..

 

been skimming through the last few pages of this thread. is it true that all android phone running on stock jelly bean will work with self powered usb DAC?

 

i'm planning to buy nexus 4 once it's once again available in google store :)

 

When I enter

 

dmesg > /sdcard/f

 

as a command line, it responds with "operation not permitted". My phone is not rooted, if that makes a difference. I am new to Android, so forgive me if I missed an obvious step.

 

Rebooted, and did the steps above. Same thing... "operation not permitted".

Did you root your phone? Maybe that could be necessary in your case?
 

Not all phones and some of them only work with USB Audio Recorder Pro app which has limited playback features so far. The developer may be adding features. I would check the list above to see if the Nexus 4 is on there.

I can't run dmesg on my phone either (get operation not permitted error).  My phone is an unrooted Samsung Galaxy Note 2 from Verizon.

Doug

 

Mine is an unrooted Galaxy S3 from AT&T. Could this be a new limitation of Jelly Bean?

I don’t need to root my European Galaxy S3 for using the command dmesg.

May be, you should root your AT&T S3 for that.

 

 

"Why do I get "permission denied" errors when I try to run commands in the terminal?

 

This message is being printed out by the Android shell. It means one of two things:

 

It might simply mean that you have misspelled the command name, or are trying to use a command that is not installed on you device. The Android shell will print "permission denied" when it just can't find the command, instead of a more accurate error message like "command not found".

 

It could mean that the command exists, but you don't have permission to run it. By default the Android Terminal Emulator runs using the permissions of the Android Terminal Emulator application. You may need to become "root" in order to gain permissions to run some commands. You can use the "su" command to do this. Of course, most consumer Android devices don't have root access enabled by default, so you may not be able to use the "su" command on your device."

https://github.com/jackpal/Android-Terminal-Emulator/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions

 

It will play faster, there is no upsampling.

For Galaxy S3 owners with USB-OTG solutions for their car stereo for DACs, here is my review of the CraigsDocks dock with a DIY  USB-OTG cable.

 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35700044#post35700044

I said I would post some impressions of the USB Audio Recorder app once I had listened some more. I happened to have just purchased a set of HE-400 headphones and am really enjoying their clarity and detail. So before my HE 400s arrived, when I was listening with my modded d5000s, I felt the edge went slightly to Neutron music player with the Noozxoide app running. For this I connect my Predator via a mini to mini cable to the headphone out of the Nexus tablet. The Noozxoide makes up for any limits in the sound although the Nexus is no slouch when it comes to SQ and there is a decent DAC in there (I believe it is a Wolfson DAC)

 

But now with my HE-400s working like a microscope into the music, I must say the USB Audio Recorder has a definite edge. The sound is simply more natural and flows more effortlessly. This makes sense as there is much less processing of the sound. I used a short silver USB cable I have and hooked up to the DAC inside my Predator amp/dac. Compared to going through the headphone out to the mini input of the Predator, there is more detail, transparency and natural tone when listening with my HE400 headphones.

 

The Neutron and Noozxoide sound great, but there is something organic and pleasing when I switch over to the much cleaner signal path of the USB app. However, the Neutron/Noozxoide sound is so close that it is questionable if it is worth the hassle of loading my songs one at a time into the USB app. I guess I will wait and see what the developer comes up with for making playback easier on his software. I don't need a lot of features in a music player, but the bare minimum would be the ability to load folders and then use shuffle, and to be able to skip a track to the next one if a song comes up on shuffle I don't feel like listening to. Beyond that I can live with bare bones.

 

I also have not tried rolling any DACs into the equation. I would love to know if the new Dragonfly by Audioquest would run off this app. And of course I will still be watching to see if Google adds USB DAC functionality to Android. Then I might be able to have my cake and eat it too by using external dacs and the Neutron/Noozxoide combo. I did ask the USB app developer and as of now, no other apps can access the DAC through his app. And in the meantime, I can still use the Noozxoide app anytime I do not want to carry an extra amp. For travel I would probably just take the Nexus and my REO iems, and then the Noozxoide would really come in handy.

 

With the free trial of the USB app and the totally free cost of the Noozxoide app, there is no reason not to at least give these new options a try and see if they work with your equipment and your ears

 

And if anybody tries this with a Dragonfly, let us know if it works with that device!

Edited by Nirmalanow - 12/20/12 at 6:36pm

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/1035#post_8959237