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fzman · Mar 18, 2013 at 10:11 PM

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danba said:
Which Mytek DAC exactly?
http://mytekdigital.com/storeus/index.php/electronics/converters/digital-to-analog.html

Stereo96 DAC?
Thanks.

[size=small]Mytek[/size][size=small] Stereo192-DSD [/size][size=small]DAC. I do not recall whether it was the 1.1 or 2.0 input. This was during a product demo, and i hijacked the demo a bit to see if it would work with my phone so I could report to this thread.[/size]

DanBa · Mar 19, 2013 at 5:08 AM

Thanks!

DanBa · Mar 19, 2013 at 5:12 AM

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john65537 said:
I was thinking about a CyanogenMod for my Android 4.1 tablet which was unable to use UsbAudioRecorderPro.

Do you contact the USB Audio Recorder PRO guys?

If your USB DAC is not listed on their NOT working audio devices list,
http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/
USB host is more likely not enabled on your tablet, because

your tablet doesn't have a USB host controller chip
or
the USB host driver is not included in the kernel of your tablet.

Usually, only manufacturer developers can develop USB host driver, because the USB host driver have to drive a specific USB host hardware controller.

Swimsonny · Mar 19, 2013 at 5:21 AM

This looks really nice and is reported to work!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/655746/tcg-u-skin-the-portable-slim-decoding-amp-dac-one-machine#post_9274662

The TCG USKIN

it is small has great form factor so if it sound good it could be a treat. I think its like a 100 bucks as well!

DanBa · Mar 19, 2013 at 7:25 AM

Smartphone Trend and Evolution in Japan:
http://www.mcpc-jp.org/english/index7.htm

DanBa · Mar 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Sony Xperia Z & Sony PHA-1 USB DAC/amp:
http://call-t.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2013-02-14

Xperia Z > USB audio out >> USB OTG adapter cable + USB cable >> Sony PHA-1 USB DAC/amp >> headphones

Swimsonny · Mar 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM

I got the sunrise audio Ray DA-P1 in today and confirmed it works with android. Its a nice little DAC actually with a great accessory kit!

I do the test at the end of this video:

john65537 · Mar 19, 2013 at 9:51 PM

Quote:

danba said:
Do you contact the USB Audio Recorder PRO guys?

If your USB DAC is not listed on their NOT working audio devices list,
http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO/
USB host is more likely not enabled on your tablet, because

your tablet doesn't have a USB host controller chip
or
the USB host driver is not included in the kernel of your tablet.

Usually, only manufacturer developers can develop USB host driver, because the USB host driver have to drive a specific USB host hardware controller.

I'm using Ainol's Hero 10" tablet, its little brother the 7" one is on the NOT working list, I also tried USBAudioRecorderPRO with no luck.

Though I've downloaded CyanogenMod 10.1 for my tablet, but the question is, can I fix this issue by a new CyanogenMod?

Since all I need is the functionality of USB DAC,
I am trying to find exactly which files are relating to USB DAC, then I shall try a root modification.
Do you have any sugestion?

Theogenes · Mar 19, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Just wanted to briefly note that my Meier PCSTEP has arrived as promised, and that I can confirm the earlier post of compatibility with the S3. It also works with the Droid DNA. I'll get more comprehensive thoughts together within the next week or so, but my initial impressions have been not just good, but very good... I got this on the same day my Apex Glacier came in, and although it's way too early to make any definitive statements about sound quality, I think it's fair at this point to say that at the very least the PCSTEP acquits itself exceedingly well-- to the point that I've been reading up on the Corda Classic amp during my lunch break and before I go into work. (Blast you, Head-Fi!!!)

For those who have the amps for review, perhaps whomever is ready to post their thoughts first should create a thread and then post back here so we can compile our thoughts in a single thread (and attempt not to derail this thread further than we already have

).

And now, back to your regularly scheduled programming!!

dryvadeum · Mar 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM

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theogenes said:
Just wanted to briefly note that my Meier PCSTEP has arrived as promised, and that I can confirm the earlier post of compatibility with the S3. It also works with the Droid DNA. I'll get more comprehensive thoughts together within the next week or so, but my initial impressions have been not just good, but very good... I got this on the same day my Apex Glacier came in, and although it's way too early to make any definitive statements about sound quality, I think it's fair at this point to say that at the very least the PCSTEP acquits itself exceedingly well-- to the point that I've been reading up on the Corda Classic amp during my lunch break and before I go into work. (Blast you, Head-Fi!!!)

For those who have the amps for review, perhaps whomever is ready to post their thoughts first should create a thread and then post back here so we can compile our thoughts in a single thread (and attempt not to derail this thread further than we already have ).

And now, back to your regularly scheduled programming!!

I'd be interested in seeing a comparison to the Apex Glacier. I've got the Glacier but bypassed the PCStep and got the Quickstep.

Theogenes · Mar 20, 2013 at 1:03 AM

dryvadeum said:
I'd be interested in seeing a comparison to the Apex Glacier. I've got the Glacier but bypassed the PCStep and got the Quickstep.

I hope to oblige ya shortly :wink:

FlySweep · Mar 20, 2013 at 4:19 AM

Adding to Theogenes post.. I have a US Galaxy S3 (Verizon/JB 4.1.2/stock TouchWiz ROM).. the PCSTEP works perfectly with it via OTG (and sounds terrific, btw).

I think it's important to mention if you have a US or international version of said phone as some brands/models have differing chipsets & capabilities (i.e. the CPU in the int'l S3 vs the US' S3). I'm not sure what kind of impact this has on USB Audio functionality.. but I noticed some international user(s) were able to get their ODAC to work with the (int'l) S3.. I couldn't get the ODAC to work via OTG with my US-based S3 (it does work with a powered hub & OTG, though).

skeptic · Mar 20, 2013 at 4:23 AM

Interesting. In contrast to flysweep's verizon galaxy s3, my verizon note 2 works just fine with my jds odac, no usb hub needed.

DanBa · Mar 20, 2013 at 4:48 AM

Swimsonny · Mar 20, 2013 at 5:03 AM

You missed out the sunrise audio da-p1 ray!

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