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    The Headphone Driver Pics Thread

    Here are some Custom Cans videos regarding those Beyers that might interest you.
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    Introducing the HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-Back

    There are foam inserts inside the cups.
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    Big part of my headphone hobby revolves around DIYing. Constructing and fixing headphones, stands and weaving cables. I wanted to build a small rig for my work desk where I use dongles most of the time. This is what turned out - a combination of a powered USB HUB and a phone stand. By the...
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    Xduoo's upcoming release.
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    There's a TimeEar BTE-222 on AliExpress. Looks promising too.
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    Introducing the HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-Back

    No need for that. Just buy those rings and be done with that
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    I think about ordering the CB19 myself. Had other splits before but none of them were that short and good looking. On top of that, their functionality depended on the connected devices.
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    Dude, you better start dividing those long posts into paragraphs! Otherwise, it gets frustrating to read. Got this HUB from Aliexpess that's supposed to behave similarly to the Aceele. Notice that there are two versions of it - one with 100W PD support for laptop charging and the other is 5V...
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    The majority of dongles is class D. Do you get power swings?
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    Can you isolate what causes the current draw to rise?
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    I think that most manufacturers just don't bother mentioning those features cause most users won't care about them.
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    Let's break it down. Every powered HUB doesn't charge the PC. The ones that do, have a special type c port that passes through the power from a wall wart charger to the PC and only if the charger supports PD. I never had any issue with the USB port on my PC failing due to a powered HUB being...
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    This can be done with any powered hub as long as the phone recognizes the dongle connected to it. Did it with my ORICO 4 port hub.
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