Design and build quality are always top notch with ddHiFi :ok_hand:

New dongle from ddHiFi, the TC44Pro E2: 2 x CS43131 + 2 x ES9603Q and 250mW @ 32Ω https://ddhifi.com/product/tc44pro-e2-2024/

I disagree. It's not as small as with the standard non removable cable, but depending on the cable and the MMCX connectors i think it can look good. I like the overall look with my ISN C4 and its carbon trims.

Yes the Flip 5 is a great device, build quality, software, performances and general UX are excellent. Even the battery life is now very decent :relaxed:

If you don't like dangling stuff there's the ddHifI TC44Pro :) Regarding the premium dongles, the iBasso DC Elite is supposed to be close to a DX320.

I was a DAP + local files guy for many years, i switched to streaming on my phone + dongle a year ago and i don't think i'll go back.

My 2024 minimalist / ultra portable setup :relaxed: Samsung Z Flip 5 512gb > ddHiFi TC44PRO > Sennheiser IE800 MMCX Vesper Audio + ISN Audio C4 4.4mm

Ok I'll do it: will it be AWFUL or not ?:upside_down:

Oh yes it's so elaborated that i obviously didn't understand what you said.

So you crap on the TC44Pro for its "bad design" because it's supposedly dangerous for the USB port of the phone and because it has limited power, then you say one of your favorite dongle is the Go Link who has one of the biggest ass usb connector ever made on a dongle (but no danger here, go...

You know it's not a freesbee, it's a phone + an adapter and you keep it in the palm of your hand, in your pocket, or on some furniture. I use it daily and i never felt worried by the "bad design", never thought "oups gotta be more careful" or whatever. That's just it, i'm not a fanboy defending...

Sure, if you say so.

Maybe it looks that way on photo (to some people) but in practice there is no issue.

Not the most flashy setup, but hard to beat on the minimalist / ultra portable side of things.

Nice review :thumbsup: I've been loving mine for a few months now, my other dongles stays in a drawer.