Not aptx or aptx-hd. Criminal for a new release.

Thanks for the explanation!

Ok thanks. So you are still in effect double amping and it isn't a true line out?

Sure. Just trying to understand what a usb dac does and doesn't do.

Just got the HiFimeDIY Sabre Tiny USB DAC delivered and although I have left my amp at home thought i would give it a quick go with the note 3 and a usb otg cable. All seems to be working which is good, although the volume buttons and eq settings in spotify still have an effect on the sound.  ...

  Surely it doesn't matter what chip it comes with if we will end up using a DAC? Or does it still matter?

Pre-ordered from clove too, hoping that it will work with the fiio e18 when that comes out, should be a good combo.

Sounds good. Does the spotify player output over USB too?

I have, almost went for a colorfly, but spotify is just so damn handy, especially for discovering new music and having an almost never ending library at your fingertips. The extreme (320) rips seem good enough to my ears. So although it needs spotify,I guess it doesn't have to be a phone, I was...

  I currently have the Note 1 and its a great phone but its a bit old now and there is no usb dac support so I would be looking at the note 3. The sony xperia z ultra looks awesome but is definitely a tablet rather than a phone, there is not chance that fits into anyone's pocket. HTC One max...

Looking to get a new phone soon (android), but I'd like to ensure it is compatible with the e18. any idea when a compatibility list might be available? I will probably go for the note 3 if that works..