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VeXun · Jul 21, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Can anyone recommend an amp for my HTC one M7, my main headphones I use are tdk ba200's I crave more soundstage and instrument separation.

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baydude · Jul 21, 2013 at 11:47 PM

Can someone recommend a DAC only that will work w/ my Galaxy S4 and JDS C5 amp?

turokrocks · Jul 22, 2013 at 5:35 AM

I see a lot of potential in this player.
Even plays 192/24, if the dac supports this, but how?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rogatkin.mobile.app.lialichka&hl=en

Bojamijams · Jul 22, 2013 at 12:16 PM

I would kill for an all-in-one solution that has a micro-b on one end, a built-in DAC like the Sabre Mini from HiFiMeDIY.COM and an extra USB Male connector so that it can charge the phone while its powering the DAC.

DanBa · Jul 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

It is not an all-in-one solution, but something approaching it:
http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/m2tech_hiface2_e.html

PC >> Elijah Audio BPM (Battery Powered Module) USB cable or Standard-A plug to Standard-A receptacle splitter Y USB cable >> M2Tech HiFace Two USB-SPDIF converter

USB OTG adapter: functional Micro-A to Standard-A receptacle adapter

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Galaxy S4 using USB Audio Recorder PRO >> HiFace Two

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Splitter Y USB cable =>

Galaxy S4 using USB Audio Recorder PRO >> USB OTG adapter + splitter Y USB cable >> HiFace Two or other USB DAC

In this solution with an USB OTG adapter, the Android device acts as a USB host, interworks with the USB audio device acting as a USB peripheral which draws power from an external battery.

In a solution with an USB ACA adapter, a USB ACA-capable Android device should act as a USB host, interwork with the USB DAC acting as a USB peripheral, and draw power from an external battery or another external power supply.

About USB ACA:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/2580#post_9598490
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/2625#post_9614980

DanBa · Jul 23, 2013 at 3:28 AM

Sony Xperia Z, M2Tech HiFace DAC & 24/352.8 high resolution music:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/667350/m2tech-hiface-dac-32-384-impressions#post_9620692

Xperia Z using USB Audio Recorder PRO > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> HiFace DAC

tomcourtenay · Jul 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Just to report the new Ibasso D42 works plug and play with my Galaxy S4 (International Snapdragon) and doesn't need to activate debuggin' mode, it come with a short Otg cable too.

Bojamijams · Jul 23, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Where can I find these beauties?

Edit: Found em - http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Micro-USB-OTG-Adapter/dp/B00BFYH11Q/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1374604694&sr=8-7&keywords=usb+otg+adapter
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USB OTG adapter: functional Micro-A to Standard-A receptacle adapter

vonjuergen · Jul 23, 2013 at 4:15 PM

any problems using a large wifi drive with a android tablet (sony xperia Z LTE) and play flac files into a ART Legato USB-spdif converter via the usb?

anyone compared the transport quality of a android tablet compared to dedicated high end PC transports? CAPS, mac mini modded, SBT+EDO?

pappy97 · Jul 23, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Looks like I will be switching to the T-Mobile Note 2 very soon. I already own it, rooted it, and put a custom rom and kernel on it. Still can't get my Hifimediy Sabre or Fiio E07k to work properly. (I tried the International ROM that is avail for TMO Note 2 with Perseus Kernel. No dice)

Anyone know of any kernels and/or roms for T-Mobile Note 2 that let you use these DACs without the need for USB Audio Recorder Pro? As I've mentioned earlier, the xda forums are of little help since the people there don't have much interest in it (and, similarly, I realize this isn't the best forum for a question on kernels and roms, but otherwise I'm in a catch 22 since I can't get a straight answer out of anybody). I find it hard to believe with these devices and the number of kernels and roms out there (there are plenty of kernels and roms for TMO Note 2), that 1.) there isn't several combos of kernels and/or roms that work 2.) that I'm the only person in the US with (now) a TMO Note 2 who wants to pair it with one of these external DACs.

Thank you!!

baydude · Jul 23, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Will this work w/ the Samsung Galaxy S4?

HifiMeDiy Sabre USB DAC

jasonb · Jul 23, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Not sure, but the fact that it is in a plastic housing is not a good thing for use with a phone. EMI will be bad since plastic does not shield against EMI. An amp/DAC with a fully metal casing would be the only option I know of if you don't want to listen to EMI.
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baydude said:
Will this work w/ the Samsung Galaxy S4?

HifiMeDiy Sabre USB DAC

baydude · Jul 23, 2013 at 10:12 PM

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jasonb said:
Not sure, but the fact that it is in a plastic housing is not a good thing for use with a phone. EMI will be bad since plastic does not shield against EMI. An amp/DAC with a fully metal casing would be the only option I know of if you don't want to listen to EMI.

What if I put a layer of tin foil inside the case?

jasonb · Jul 23, 2013 at 10:51 PM

You can try it. I did that to an old amp I had a few years ago, it helped a bit, but it still didn't completely eliminate EMI.
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baydude said:
What if I put a layer of tin foil inside the case?

DanBa · Jul 24, 2013 at 2:44 AM

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