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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    Yes. again ad nauseam, sounds great via certain head phones and IEM's, top quality mobile phone for music lovers, I recommend it all the time. Ryland
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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    I respect your opinion. I don't think we are going to agree on things in general so lets agree just to disagree. All good here. Nice to have debated with you. Kind regards Ryland
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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    I would suggest that is not on the cards even in the distant future. The physical construction and materials used plus the design and layout of said internal components would make any mobile phone twice the size it is today. Just look at the size of most DAP's also portable headphone amplifiers...
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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    The SGS9 will still not compare with the sound stage produced by the LG V30. What exactly are you looking for? A mobile phone or DAP? Ryland
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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    Taken from a review from the Verge. Quote............... "Like its predecessors, the LG V30 is a phone designed to appeal to spec lovers first, though with its pretty aesthetic and great ergonomics it could have stood a chance of attracting a more mainstream audience as well. But the story of...
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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    Not sure I fully understand all you write? Are you suggesting the sound reproduction for either the Samsung S8 or the LG V30 is close to the same quality etc as a DAP costing 2,000€? Ryland
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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    I think you need to prioritise what your needs are. Mobile phone....the Samsung S8 range leave the LG range dead in the water. Music reproduction..........Take the LG V30. I find that difficult though as If my only priority was sound reproduction I would NOT be looking at mobile phones as they...
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    *WARNING* OPPO HA2-SE DOES NOT WORK WITH GALAXY S8+ CURRENTLY

    Why did Oppo request you purchase the cables you suggest they said? Oppo themselves now sell their own cable for Android with type C connection. I have one. It has Oppo printed on the cable at the ends and is about 4" in length. The Note 8, that I own, no longer charges the Oppo BUT the Oppo...
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    Oppo HA-2 SE

    I own the Oppo HA 2SE also the Sennheiser HD650, both new last month. The Oppo drives the sennheiser's fine 'for a portable sound'. Of course when the HD650 are connected to a home set up the headphones will obviously give their best. Please understand though that a portable sound is just that...
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    Oppo HA-2 SE

    Hi. I am not an Apple basher. I do think the X is in Beta form and considering its the most expensive mass produced mobile on the market I think Apple should have not yet released the X until all its teething problems have been sorted. Never ever seen so many owners returning their X for the 8...
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    iPhone 8: Better sound quality vs iPhone 7 or 6!?

    Hi. As with every smartphone made to achieve the best sound possible one needs to use an external DAC-Amp. I use either the Teac HA50SE or the Oppo HA2SE, both offer a superb quality of sound that even drive my Sennheiser HD650 . I think we have to accept the limitations of a smartphone and to...
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    Oppo HA-2 SE

    Anker. Amazon.de. Amazon.uk etc Works fine for me but so does the one in the box. The reason I use the Anker cable more is its less stiff and slightly longer. I find the one in the box is too short and places strain on both end connections. Anker make quality products. Ryland
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    iPhone X vs Samsung S8 sound: does Poweramp makes a difference?

    The only thing that astounded me was that Apple didn't charge a 100.00€ for the adaptor. Any Apple accessories are always silly absurd prices with just this one exception. Ryland
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    Samsung S8 / S8+ Sound Quality

    Is the S8 you are being offered the Xynos model or the snapdragon? If its the Xynos it has a superb DAC but the amplifier, though also good, has limitations in terms of output volume. A word, if I may? Be careful regarding 'bargains'. The V20 will certainly outperform the S8 in terms of sound...
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    iPhone 8: Better sound quality vs iPhone 7 or 6!?

    Ah, I see you are still trying to find that perfect system. Nirvana doesn't exist and the more you look the further away perfection will be? Try to find a sound you enjoy, a sound that gives you that goose bump feeling and brings a smile to your face then stop looking. No mobile is perfect. I...
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