[goswser]

I got another one for you guys. I get a clicking noice sometimes when I turn the volume up or down on the amp, it is easily heard if the player is on pause but can be heard with music on sometimes too. Any ideas what that is? 
 
Sorry for being such a newbie.

 

[jseaber]

  I got another one for you guys. I get a clicking noice sometimes when I turn the volume up or down on the amp, it is easily heard if the player is on pause but can be heard with music on sometimes too. Any ideas what that is? 
 
Sorry for being such a newbie.

 
This has been discussed a few hundred posts back. You're hearing normal transition stepping of the digital attenuation CMOS gates. This should only be audible at the upper volume levels, around 75% or higher.
 
Use a high source volume (digital or analog), and a low volume at the amp for best results.

 

[kaushama]

I have got John's JDS Labs C5S. It works with both Samsung i9500 (Galaxy S4 International version) and Samsung Note 10.1 2014 LTE (SM-P605) without any mod. It supports all the android apps such as stock music and audio players, Neutron and poweramp.
Sound quality is fantastic!!! (-:
It ends a journey for a portable Android device on the go, specially watching those movies during a flight!!!

 

[miceblue]

I received a free review unit from JDS Labs (Thank you so much by the way! The blemishes on the case aren't all that bad) and I've been testing things with the Camera Connection Kit.





Is this connection a true digital out connection? I can still adjust the digital volume in the Music app, unlike when you use a line out dock (in which it just disappears). On the other hand, when I turn off the C5D with this connection, the audio on the iDevice stops playing.


I'll post sonic impressions later. I'm too busy enjoying this setup with Kirby remix songs. XD
I'll also upload a silent unboxing video to my YouTube channel later tomorrow.
It's live!

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTkRM6WrArg[/video]



As for initial impressions, the middle switch of the bass boost selector is nice, but it takes some getting used to adjusting it. In my unboxing video, I kind of fumbled with its sensitivity to switch since it was the first tri-position switch I've used, at least to my knowledge. Also it may be due to it being new, but the digital potentiometer seems stiffer than on my C5, which is a good thing.

I'm a bit confused with the charge vs battery options. Does an iDevice charge the C5D? I flipped the switch to charge and the LED indicator turns blue in this setup.

The finish on the black C5D is the same as that of the new ODAC case, which means it shows greasy fingerprints fairly easily. It doesn't have the same chalkboard-like matte finish the red C5 did. The chalkboard-like finish was nice since it didn't show fingerprints, but if you don't like the sound/feeling of nails on a chalkboard, then this new finish might be better for you.

Somewhat glossy ODAC case, matte-finished red C5, the same somewhat glossy black C5D

I don't have any Android devices around at the moment, but some of my friends have Android devices that I can test with.
This is the new miniUSB to microUSB cable that jseaber recently showed.

 

[Zenthelld]

Sorry to ask something that's probably been asked before. I've searched for a while but can't find the answer (though I know I've seen a similar issue before).

I got the C5D today and connected it to my 4.2.2 Galaxy S4. My phone recognised that it was connected with a message in the notification bar, but then when I tried playing music the seek bar just ran through the song really fast and no sound could be heard. I tried with multiple players (PowerAmp, default Samsung player and Play Music). This happened with Nova launcher and with TouchWiz.

I updated to 4.3 and I have exactly the same problem. Does anyone know what the issue might be? It can't be the cable can it? Seen as my phone recognises it at first. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

 

[zachgraz]

Sorry to ask something that's probably been asked before. I've searched for a while but can't find the answer (though I know I've seen a similar issue before).

I got the C5D today and connected it to my 4.2.2 Galaxy S4. My phone recognised that it was connected with a message in the notification bar, but then when I tried playing music the seek bar just ran through the song really fast and no sound could be heard. I tried with multiple players (PowerAmp, default Samsung player and Play Music). This happened with Nova launcher and with TouchWiz.

I updated to 4.3 and I have exactly the same problem. Does anyone know what the issue might be? It can't be the cable can it? Seen as my phone recognises it at first. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

 
Try switching USB debugging mode on...
 
Take a look at this http://www.head-fi.org/t/652535/if-your-usb-dac-does-not-work-with-your-android-phone-try-this
 
Hope it helps !

 

[jimlenz]

I am looking at this amp but am wondering if this will be any benefit for me with my Bose QC15.  I fly a lot and that is the only reason I have these headphones.  Would I benefit from the C5?  I pair the QC15 with my iphone 5 or Ipad.  Thanks  Jim

 

[Varoudis]

My problem with note2 4.1.2 I think is that sound is really low volume with usb and native music app

 

[campj]

Does the DAC work with ipod Classic? The only reply I saw to this question was "I don't think so." I'd like a definite answer if possible.

Thanks

 

[KamijoIsMyHero]

Does the DAC work with ipod Classic? The only reply I saw to this question was "I don't think so." I'd like a definite answer if possible.

Thanks

No

 

[campj]

That's that then : /

Thanks for the info.

 

[Zenthelld]

Try switching USB debugging mode on...

Take a look at this http://www.head-fi.org/t/652535/if-your-usb-dac-does-not-work-with-your-android-phone-try-this

Hope it helps !

Thank you for the reply. However, it hasn't fixed the problem : ( I've even tried using it with the trial version of USB Audio Recorder but the app doesn't even play : /

Edit: Tried with USB Audio Recorder again and managed to get sound, however it was in fast-forward...

Edit 2: Managed to get it to sound right through UAR by switching between the bitrate options, but it still won't work through other players. I need it to work through other players as UAR doesn't seem to play mp3 and generally doesn't have an enjoyable interface. And costs money...

 

[baydude]

Sorry to ask something that's probably been asked before. I've searched for a while but can't find the answer (though I know I've seen a similar issue before).

I got the C5D today and connected it to my 4.2.2 Galaxy S4. My phone recognised that it was connected with a message in the notification bar, but then when I tried playing music the seek bar just ran through the song really fast and no sound could be heard. I tried with multiple players (PowerAmp, default Samsung player and Play Music). This happened with Nova launcher and with TouchWiz.

I updated to 4.3 and I have exactly the same problem. Does anyone know what the issue might be? It can't be the cable can it? Seen as my phone recognises it at first. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

Touchwiz based ROMS does not support USB audio. I spent days trying all sorts of custom touchwiz based ROMS and none of them work. I only know of Aosp/CyanogenMod based ROMS that will support USB audio. I am currently using a Sprint galaxy s4 with custom cm11 4.4.2 and can play usb audio through any music app including poweramp and neutron.

 

[Zenthelld]

Touchwiz based ROMS does not support USB audio. I spent days trying all sorts of custom touchwiz based ROMS and none of them work. I only know of Aosp/CyanogenMod based ROMS that will support USB audio. I am currently using a Sprint galaxy s4 with custom cm11 4.4.2 and can play usb audio through any music app including poweramp and neutron.

Thanks for the reply, but a lot of other people have said they can use USB DACs with stock android on the S4, and I've seen people say they can use the C5D specifically with the S4. I don't get why it wouldn't be working for me.

 

[baydude]

Thanks for the reply, but a lot of other people have said they can use USB DACs with stock android on the S4, and I've seen people say they can use the C5D specifically with the S4. I don't get why it wouldn't be working for me.

It also depends on the DAC. I could get my Sabre tinyDac to work on stock touchwiz but not other DACs like the c5d. With cm, it works with every DAC.