Recent content by dashrendar
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Creative Sound blaster E5 - Headphone amp + USB DAC with OTG + Toslink + aptX + recording + more.
Thanks ClieOS and everyone... The battery thing kind of freaked me out a bit, so I started looking at small, somewhat portable solutions that didn't include a battery. I apologize as I don't mean to hijack this thread, but for some reason I cannot start a new thread (maybe because I'm a...- dashrendar
- Post #759
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Creative Sound blaster E5 - Headphone amp + USB DAC with OTG + Toslink + aptX + recording + more.
The problem is my car has an audio system with navigation, HandsFreeLink, 6-disc changer, and steering wheel controls. I like the fact that it has HandsFreeLink and steering wheel controls. My concern is I don't know what functionality I lose if I replace the factory unit with an aftermarket...- dashrendar
- Post #756
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Creative Sound blaster E5 - Headphone amp + USB DAC with OTG + Toslink + aptX + recording + more.
Thanks for your response. Quote: Since my main use will be via Bluetooth streaming, being able to charge the phone should not be a problem. You are right, but I'm planning on purchasing a new phone in the next couple of months (waiting to see what flagships Microsoft will be...- dashrendar
- Post #755
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Creative Sound blaster E5 - Headphone amp + USB DAC with OTG + Toslink + aptX + recording + more.
Thanks for the responses. Regarding leaving the DAC in the car 24/7, what is the main concern about heat and Li-Ion not playing well together? Is it the fact that the battery will not charge/hold change in an optimal fashion or is it that it could blow up on me? If it's the former...- dashrendar
- Post #754
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Creative Sound blaster E5 - Headphone amp + USB DAC with OTG + Toslink + aptX + recording + more.
Hi all, I need your advice. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy SII which doesn't have a good DAC as far as I know. I use it in my car (Honda Accord 2008 EX-L) to listen to music (mainly rock music). I almost always have my phone in the car being charged via USB and connected to the AUX In...- dashrendar
- Post #748
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps