From my understanding, I'm not sure if you have a problem of reading comprehension here. Where did i say that I can't hear the difference between Hi-res and normal tracks (the difference can be so small and insignificant) and where did i say i didn't have any Hi-res files on my dap? please stop over assuming. Second, you need to know that a well-remastered track even in 320kps is better than a crap in 192/24 ***. That's why I don't use Hi-res track all the times and the hires tracks I have here are 16/44 FLAC , i don't give a damn about 192/24 or anything above because there are just noises. Moreover, I convert the 192/24 to 44/16 and mp3 all the time. So what is your point?There obviously is an issue of communication here gearofwar. If you are NOT listening to Hi Res/Hi Fi tracks on your DAP and STILL hear a notable difference between your DAP and iPhone through the same IEMs I would venture to say that you have incredible hearing. Hi Res tracks offer the highest quality sound. That’s why you should be interested in obtaining Hi Res/Hi Fi tracks at least on your DAP. You are not realizing the full potential of your DAP if you are listening only to MP3s. Even if you are listening only to MP3s, the best quality sound on recent iPhones can only be realized through the Lightning connector unless you go with an external DAC and amp. Although I personally prefer the SQ of the Shure LTG Cable compared to the Capri, in my opinion, the Capri increased SQ over the standard Shure cable and like the Shure, it offers a reasonable all-in-one solution. Even if you don’t hear a day and night difference with the Capri (which you should) it’s worth trying the Capri if only for the iPhone remote and microphone features. Without knowing which IEMs or DAP you are using, it is difficult to assist you further. If, for example, you are using a $2K IEM with a $1K Cable, you ain’t going to be impressed with the Capri
Clarification: iTunes is compatible with all the cable options discussed. Hi Res files will NOT play the rough iTunes. You would need to download Onkyo HF Player (or similar) from the App Store and do some finagl
All I asked was a simple question: How is sound quality of iphone 5s's se vs through capri ? and you gave me a half-baked answer and I don't need all those extra info
You told me that I don't need it because iphone 5s on se sounds fine then you told me to use lightning connector to be able to use hi-res tracks ? <= just wth, you are saying that I can't use Hi-res tracks normally with iphone without going through lightning connector to get full potential? looks like you are the one having problem with playing Hi-res track on your phone, are you using stock music player? I have a variety of file formats, why do i need to care about hi-res only here when other can also sound as good?No, you do not NEED the Capri Lightning cable. Music will sound fine through the headphone jack. However, you can only listen to HiRes music through the lightning connector. The Capri combines DAC, iPhone controls, and mic into one cable. If you use an external DAC you can still connect via headphone jack but to take full benefit of HiRes you will still need to connect the DAC to the iPhone using a lightning cable
Now at the end you are telling me that Capri does actually increase the SQ of iphone 5s
FYI, the same mp3 track I have on my phone does sound worse than being on my dap and also that same track sounds better than alot of hires track on the phone.
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