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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (24-bit/192KHz)
Mar 11, 2014 at 10:02 AM Post #511 of 726
I just received an iBasso D-Zero and I'm waiting on my OTG cable. Someone in the android USB audio thread used this combo and said it worked. I'll be testing it out (MP3 only, FLAC is too big!) soon with Klipsch Image One/Promedia IEM, and HiFiMan HE-300's.
 
Mar 11, 2014 at 11:48 AM Post #512 of 726
"FLAC is too big". Really? For a Note 3 that will take a 128GB card? What am I not understanding here?
 
Mar 11, 2014 at 1:32 PM Post #513 of 726
vladimir_f1 said:
 
How to connect Dragonfly to Note 3? Special adapter or any can be used? Maybe u can provide ebay link?
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Like this- doesn't need to be USB 3 but it's more stable when inserted into phone.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-0-9pin-OTG-Host-Flash-Disk-Cable-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-N9000-WH-/321348158282?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4ad1d7c34a
 
Mar 11, 2014 at 5:22 PM Post #514 of 726
I rooted and installed Viper4Android (V4A) on my Note 3 today after taking the HiFiMAN HM-802 to UPS for return shipping. I've encountered a few quirky stability issues but nothing major. The Note 3 definitely sounds better.
 
I have to block incoming calls as I've received two calls on one song. I wanted an all-n-one device, so.....
 
Mar 11, 2014 at 8:06 PM Post #515 of 726
solrighal said:
"FLAC is too big". Really? For a Note 3 that will take a 128GB card? What am I not understanding here?
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It's just money to buy a card big enough to hold my big MP3 library (over 30GB).

If I had $200 to drop on a class 10 128GB SD card I would. For mobile use I don't see the benefit of flac (worse gear, lots of distraction, outside noise, microphonics, etc) over the cost and hassle of maintaining a decent FLAC library on a massive SD card.
 
Mar 11, 2014 at 8:21 PM Post #516 of 726
64gb cards are right around $50 at the moment. Whether or not there's a noticeable benefit, it saves you from having to convert your files.
 
Mar 11, 2014 at 8:22 PM Post #517 of 726
Well I was kinda assuming you had a computer at home and stored your music there but if you only have 30GB then I get your point. If I may say so though you're wrong about the quality of flac not being worth the effort in a portable setup. I'd suggest looking at securing flac copies in future. That way you have the option of down-sampling to mp3 if yo need to.

I use flac everywhere I can, but unfortunately this means I need mp3 versions for the car. To this end I have 2TB of flac files backed up on four drives 1TB drives and a single 1TB drive for 320kbps mp3 versions of the originals. I just convert as I need to and I've almost finished the lot now. I've probably got around 7000 track still to go but they might ever get converted as they're not really driving tunes, mainly soundtracks and classical and music I've long since grown out of. I doubt I'll bother to back up the mp3 drive, never thought about it actually.

Anyway, that's some great sounding equipment you've got there. It seems a shame to not do it justice. Just sayin'.
 
Mar 11, 2014 at 9:31 PM Post #518 of 726
calipilot227 said:
64gb cards are right around $50 at the moment. Whether or not there's a noticeable benefit, it saves you from having to convert your files.
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My library is already MP3

solrighal said:
Well I was kinda assuming you had a computer at home and stored your music there but if you only have 30GB then I get your point. If I may say so though you're wrong about the quality of flac not being worth the effort in a portable setup. I'd suggest looking at securing flac copies in future. That way you have the option of down-sampling to mp3 if yo need to.

I use flac everywhere I can, but unfortunately this means I need mp3 versions for the car. To this end I have 2TB of flac files backed up on four drives 1TB drives and a single 1TB drive for 320kbps mp3 versions of the originals. I just convert as I need to and I've almost finished the lot now. I've probably got around 7000 track still to go but they might ever get converted as they're not really driving tunes, mainly soundtracks and classical and music I've long since grown out of. I doubt I'll bother to back up the mp3 drive, never thought about it actually.

Anyway, that's some great sounding equipment you've got there. It seems a shame to not do it justice. Just sayin'.
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I have a collection of FLAC but even in my desktop setup i can only tell the difference on some music. FLAC just suppliments my MP3 collection which is virtually all 320KBPS or VBR.
 
Mar 12, 2014 at 10:39 AM Post #519 of 726
tim3320070 said:
  Like this- doesn't need to be USB 3 but it's more stable when inserted into phone.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-0-9pin-OTG-Host-Flash-Disk-Cable-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-N9000-WH-/321348158282?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4ad1d7c34a
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In order to use Dragonfly i would also need USB Audio Recorder PRO app ? Or it can be used without the app ?:)
 
Mar 12, 2014 at 10:42 AM Post #520 of 726
vladimir_f1 said:
  In order to use Dragonfly i would also need USB Audio Recorder PRO app ? Or it can be used without the app ?:)
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Using UAPP (the Player version, not the recorder version) allows the phone to output at maximum. Without it, it still works but volume is much lower although should be enough for most efficient headphones- try it and see.
 
Mar 15, 2014 at 11:34 PM Post #521 of 726
I've had the ATT Note 3, N900A, for one week now, and I can honestly say that it sounds WORSE than both my previous phones: iPhone 4 and HTC One. In addition to volume being too low, the sound quality is truly lacking. The phone does not drive earphones well, much less larger cans. I have a few days to return the device, though I absolutely love the large screen and speed. I can't believe we're always left with these choices. Now I have to pay back ATT $35 for a restocking fee for a phone that can store my 60GB of music but will not reproduce it well.
 
Mar 15, 2014 at 11:59 PM Post #522 of 726
andrewlgm said:
I've had the ATT Note 3, N900A, for one week now, and I can honestly say that it sounds WORSE than both my previous phones: iPhone 4 and HTC One. In addition to volume being too low, the sound quality is truly lacking. The phone does not drive earphones well, much less larger cans. I have a few days to return the device, though I absolutely love the large screen and speed. I can't believe we're always left with these choices. Now I have to pay back ATT $35 for a restocking fee for a phone that can store my 60GB of music but will not reproduce it well.
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Get a Fiio or an iBasso DAC/AMP. Problem solved.
 
Mar 16, 2014 at 12:35 AM Post #523 of 726
andrewlgm said:
  I've had the ATT Note 3, N900A, for one week now, and I can honestly say that it sounds WORSE than both my previous phones: iPhone 4 and HTC One. In addition to volume being too low, the sound quality is truly lacking. The phone does not drive earphones well, much less larger cans. I have a few days to return the device, though I absolutely love the large screen and speed. I can't believe we're always left with these choices. Now I have to pay back ATT $35 for a restocking fee for a phone that can store my 60GB of music but will not reproduce it well.
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is that the Exynos version ?
 
I have the 9005 - and yesterday did some A-B comparisons with my trusty Ipad 3 (which is the best sounding device out of our Ipad 4, Ipad 3 and Iphone 4 we have)  - and I preferred the output from the Note 3 - to my surprise
 
Mar 16, 2014 at 7:54 AM Post #524 of 726
I have the European Note 3 (Snapdragon) and think the sound output is pretty respectable. However, by using OTG USB to a Fiio E18 DAC/amp I'm in a whole different world now. Driving either my V-Moda M-100's or AKG Q701's the sound is the best I have EVER heard via headphones. The amp adds a bit more bulk but even without it sensitive cans are driven perfectly well with the Snapgragon Note 3. I've heard bad things about the Exynos version so maybe going OTG USB is your only option. Good luck.
 
Mar 16, 2014 at 1:28 PM Post #525 of 726
andrewlgm said:
I've had the ATT Note 3, N900A, for one week now, and I can honestly say that it sounds WORSE than both my previous phones: iPhone 4 and HTC One. In addition to volume being too low, the sound quality is truly lacking. The phone does not drive earphones well, much less larger cans. I have a few days to return the device, though I absolutely love the large screen and speed. I can't believe we're always left with these choices. Now I have to pay back ATT $35 for a restocking fee for a phone that can store my 60GB of music but will not reproduce it well.
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Get a Leckerton DAC/amp with OTG USB adaptor and turn the Note 3 into a transport.
The Leckerton will drive everything well short of orthos.
 
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