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Aartkillen replied to the thread Hiby FC6 - another R-2R USB dongle.For my taste, the 712 sounds much better with a lot of amp power in reserve. Even though the volume is fine, to me, soundstage and...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Hiby FC6 - another R-2R USB dongle.I haven't come across any issues with Windows, using HQPlayer. I use it with the HE1000Se and HD560s no problem. Sounds especially good...
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Aartkillen reacted to Johnfg465vd's post in the thread Hiby R6 Pro II (2023 Edition) - Launch, Hype, Thoughts & More with Like.Hi all, I meant to post this sooner but due to my poor work/life balance and some health issue I had (nothing serious), I wasn't able...
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Aartkillen reacted to Leonarfd's post in the thread Hiby R6 Pro II (2023 Edition) - Launch, Hype, Thoughts & More with Like.Personally I find more difference between DAPs from different brands, or with big internal structure change. Like AKM to ESS, R6 III is...
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AI would have to check and get back to you about the PCM rate, but note that for any sample rate above 88.2kHz and above, any filtering...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp.The OP was asking for the gist of the iPhone issue. That's what I provided. Yes, there are workarounds, but that requires extra effort...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp.Current iPhones don't output enough power through the lightning port to allow some dongles (including the RU7) to perform at their best...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Hiby FC6 - another R-2R USB dongle.Interesting. Maybe that's part of why it sounds better than most dongles? Is the cutoff for the filter function at 700 kHz, or is it...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Hiby FC6 - another R-2R USB dongle.I have the FC6, Cayin RU6 & RU7, and iBasso DC04 Pro. To my ears, the FC6 pairs surprisingly well with HQPlayer upsampling to either 706...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp.This could also be due to the output voltage on your android's usb port. Not all phones output the same amount of power. I'd check your...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp.The sound seems a bit less fluid in dynamics and smaller in soundstage for me with the case on. Could be imagining things, but this is...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp.Mojo 2 has more power and is more "technical" with instrument separation and definition. Soundstage is better on Mojo 2, but the...
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Aartkillen reacted to MidFiMoney's post in the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp with Like.Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to test that pairing yet. I’m currently working in Mexico, so I don’t have all of my gear on hand. I...
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp.How does that compare to the HE1000se pairing? Do you find it worth the extra cost?
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Aartkillen replied to the thread Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp.I have this combo as well, and agree with you.