[Warpkitty]

Startech looks like this:
 
http://ca.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/Sound/USB-Audio/USB-20-to-Audio-Adapter~ICUSBAUDIO
 
Matrix Mini is this (but this might be a slightly newer version)
 
http://www.matrixelectronics.net/matrix-mini-i-c-66.html
 
Both work fine with my Samsung S3 and both worked fine under KitKat Cyanogenmod.
 
Waaaaay up thread I reported matrix Mini was A-OK with the S3
 
I suppose I could try my ODAC and see what happens there ... I suspect it will start working when 5,1 comes out ... but maybe not

 

[DanBa]

Sony Xperia Z3 & DSD-ready Sony PHA-3 USB DAC/amp:
http://yungtingwai.pixnet.net/blog/post/189107079

Xperia Z3 >> USB OTG cable >> Sony PHA-3 >> Sony MDR-1R headphones


















"Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia" [i.e. compatible Android device]
http://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/pha-3/v1/en1/contents/TP0000537277.html

"You can connect the headphone amplifier to a digital output supported Xperia using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied).
1. Turn on the Xperia.
2. Set the INPUT select switch to the position of the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port (left edge position).
3. Connect the Xperia to the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied)." [i.e. using the USB OTG cable (supplied)]



{left} micro USB OTG plug (i.e. ID pin grounded) to be inserted into a compatible Android device
{right} regular micro USB plug to be inserted into a SONY PHA-3

 

[DanBa]

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 & iFi nano iDSD:
http://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/22/european-hi-fi-accessory-2014-2015.html
http://www.qobuz.com/fr-fr/info/Hi-Fi-Guide/Bancs-d-essai/iFi-Audio-iDSD-Nano-Qobuzissime175549
http://tmt481.blogspot.fr/2014/08/android-usb-dac-usb-audio-player-pro-nano-idsd.html
 

 

 

 

 

[DanBa]

Seems like a PITA to always turn ON/OFF the E17, as I tried that in my car.

I decided to use this instead.

http://hifimediy.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=124

"I use this in my car, definitely better than using the headphone out. I also have the Fiio E17, which I prefer, but it's too much hassle for my car setup." [av911]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=1490b4d9db582fb2297087a71c819a7b&p=52928676&postcount=2

Galaxy S4 >> HiFimeDYI Sabre Android DAC >> Alpine MRP-F300 amp >> speakers








A review of HiFimeDIY Sabre Android DAC with Galaxy Note 2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52807341

 

[Q Mass]

iBasso D-Zero MK2 USB DAC/amp:
http://electronics.forumsee.com/a/m/s/p12-37981-0312716--new-ibasso-zero-mk2.html

"The MK2 differs from the original D-Zero significantly in a number of ways, most notably that instead of amplification by single opamp chips, the architecture is now OP+Buffer, similar to most higher-end amplifiers ..."
 


 
 

Like the original iBasso D-Zero, the iBasso D-Zero MK2 has two USB power modes:
. bus-powered mode when the CHARGE switch is turned to On position (i.e. the Android device powers the connected iBasso D-Zero MK2)
. self-powered mode when the CHARGE switch is turned to Off position (i.e. the iBasso D-Zero MK2 is powered by its battery).

 
 
Is anyone here able to say if the iBasso D-Zero MK2 would allow me to listen to Spotify/Tidal/Quobuz on my Xperia Z1 Compact?
I know it's a new device, so knowlegable speculation would be almost as welcome as actual confirmation!

 

[ProtegeManiac]

  Is anyone here able to say if the iBasso D-Zero MK2 would allow me to listen to Spotify/Tidal/Quobuz on my Xperia Z1 Compact?
I know it's a new device, so knowlegable speculation would be almost as welcome as actual confirmation!

 
If the Android device works with a given USB DAC without UAPP, then Spotify should work also. My SGS3 works with the original D-Zero on any app, including Spotify and YouTube.

 

[zolom]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but nevertheless.
 
I use the Stoner Acoustics UD120 DAC with my LG G3 (running android 5 lollipop)  via OTG Y cable, along with Viper4Android. Mostly streaming from RDIO and Pandora.
UD120 and LG G3 pair OK without the need for special drivers (UARP, UAPP).
 
Two issues:
1. Frequently when starting to stream, the sound quality is BAD (lots of noise and stutter). After skipping a track or two, everything settles and sounds great.
2. Viper4Android identifies the UD120 as Phone Speaker (rather then USB Dock, as it did with android KitKat). It identifies a direct earphones connection well.
 
Please advice
 
Thanks

 

[fanoble]

   
please let us know when it is available on adroid app site

 
Here it is.
 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hiby.music
 
Hiby Music Player is a free lossless HiFi audio player which designed for audiophile and music fans, like Foobar and JRiver, Hiby will bring you high quality music, any time, any where.
Features:
1. All lossless audio format decoding, including DSF,DFF,ISO,WAV,FLAC,AIFF,M4A,AAC,MP3,OGG
2. CUE sheets also supported
3. High precision decoding with 32 bits output, 64 bits float point and 128 bits internal calculating. just for the best quality of audio.
4. External USB DAC is supported with DXD/DoP output. You will get Native DSD or 384KHZ 32 bits audio stream easily.
5. NAS(LAN) is supported, Net Driver and DLNA will be supported soon.
6. Gapless playing supported.
7. Simple user interface with intimate functional design and good performance.

Stay tuned, more professional function will be added continually.





 
 

 

 

[technobear]

 

please let us know when it is available on adroid app site

Here it is.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hiby.music

How does it handle compilation albums in the 'Artist' list?

a) add every artist on every compilation to the list

b) add 'Various Artists' to the list

c) a choice of these two from a settings menu

 

[cat6man]

@fanoble

Nexus7 w/android 5.0

Says not compatible with my device

 

[fanoble]

@fanoble

Nexus7 w/android 5.0

Says not compatible with my device

 
Sorry for the compatible issue, I've uploaded the apk file to dropbox and mediafire, you may download and install it directly, and we will fix this issue soon, thanks!
 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mwuni71zq5gqgwy/HibyMusic.apk?dl=1
http://www.mediafire.com/download/l8bcyuh3tqxnc2y/HibyMusic.apk
 

 

[dynacampjim]

fanoble:

 Here it is.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hiby.music

Thanks - looks a nice app. I've tried my iFi Nano iDSD dac and it would not play properly with my Sony Xperia Z Ultra ( phasey / distorted sound ) but it was OK with my Moto G ( 2nd Gen ).
Neither phones would play through my Audinst HUD-MX2 dac ( using hiby ) but that dac seems to present problems for most Android devices.

 

[fanoble]

fanoble:
Thanks - looks a nice app. I've tried my iFi Nano iDSD dac and it would not play properly with my Sony Xperia Z Ultra ( phasey / distorted sound ) but it was OK with my Moto G ( 2nd Gen ).
Neither phones would play through my Audinst HUD-MX2 dac ( using hiby ) but that dac seems to present problems for most Android devices.

 


Thanks for your experience, we will improve the compatibility continually.

 

[DanBa]

HibyMusic web site:
http://www.hiby.cd/
 

 

 
I am wondering what is concerning 99.7%.

 

[DanBa]

There are still two main types of Android USB audio implementations: Native USB audio & User space USB audio
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/5445#post_10937033

. Native USB audio running on
.. Android 4.x-powered Android devices: designed by Android device manufacturer
.. Android 5.0-powered Google Nexus X devices: designed by Google
.. Android 5.0-powered non-Google devices: designed by Google (?)
.. Android 5.0-powered non-Google devices: designed by Android device manufacturer (?)
.. Android 5.0-powered non-Google devices: designed by Google and enhanced by Android device manufacturer (i.e. a mix) (?)

. User space USB audio running on isochronous USB host-featured Android devices:
.. implemented by eXtream Software Development (USB Audio Player PRO, USB Audio Recorder PRO)
.. implemented by HibyMusic