[DanBa]

Yes, you can use one of the S3-compatible DAC of the following list:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/3270#post_9891160
 
You should exclude DAC with mention "using USB Audio Recorder PRO" of this list, because the Google Play Music player uses only the Samsung native USB audio:
 
music file > Google Play Music player running on Galaxy S3 > USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> Galaxy S3-compatible USB DAC >> amp >> headphones
 
 
Google Music Play & Galaxy Note 3:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/3270#post_9886714
 
Native USB audio with Google Play Music player:
music file > Google Play Music player running on Galaxy Note 3 > USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> FiiO E17 USB DAC/amp >> headphones
 

 

[johnnyb0y99]

  Yes, you can use one of the S3-compatible DAC of the following list:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/3270#post_9891160
 
You should exclude DAC with mention "using USB Audio Recorder PRO" of this list, because the Google Play Music player uses only the Samsung native USB audio:
 
music file > Google Play Music player running on Galaxy S3 > USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> Galaxy S3-compatible USB DAC >> amp >> headphones
 
 
Google Music Play & Galaxy Note 3:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/3270#post_9886714
 
Native USB audio with Google Play Music player:
music file > Google Play Music player running on Galaxy Note 3 > USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> FiiO E17 USB DAC/amp >> headphones
 

So Is google play music the only player i can use?

 

[SV_huMMer]

  So Is google play music the only player i can use?

No. it is not, as long as you use the DAC that can work via native S3 USB Audio, you can use any music application.
 
Please note though that all audio content, regardless if its original sample rate and bit depth, will be converted to 16/48. So unless you plan to play hires music and are willing to stick to UARP, don't chase DACs for numbers A 24/192 DAC will be somewhat useless in this set up.

 

[scrypt]

  Sorry, I don’t have yet a Qi wireless charging for my new Galaxy Note 3, because the Note 3 S-View wireless charging cover is not yet available in France.
I think wireless charging the smartphone while streaming music through its micro USB port won’t have any problem.

 
In fact it isn't a problem at all. I've been using my Galaxy S4 with my Tiny DAC and Hornet ever since Samsung's official Qi charger arrived at my office yesterday.  Now to research more interesting wireless chargers for non-work scenarios.
 
Is everyone disabling automatic updates for their SIIIs, S4s and Note 3s?  I wasn't going to root my S4 just yet, but fear of KNOX implementation in 4.3 has me researching my rooting options this weekend.

 

[wormsdriver]

I have an s4 32gb from at&t(US).  I can't seem to disable automatic updates...

 

[Ra97oR]

Looking for a USB OTG cable, with both "left" angled plugs on the end of it. I have killed off 3 adaptors already. =/

 

[headfinoob]

 So Is google play music the only player i can use?

No. it is not, as long as you use the DAC that can work via native S3 USB Audio, you can use any music application.
 
Please note though that all audio content, regardless if its original sample rate and bit depth, will be converted to 16/48. So unless you plan to play hires music and are willing to stick to UARP, don't chase DACs for numbers A 24/192 DAC will be somewhat useless in this set up.

I thought that Android resamples to 44.1/16

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2

 

[DanBa]

USB audio & Android mini PC & class T amplifier with USB DAC: affordable Hi-Fi system
http://www.hifichile.cl/index.php?/topic/8060-android-music-server-mediante-dac-usb/
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=MK808
http://www.amazon.com/Topping-TP30-Digital-Amplifier-USB-DAC/dp/B005D7SKWK
http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Tannoy-Mercury-V1/
 
music files stored on USB hard drive > XBMC player running on MK808 Android mini PC > USB audio out >> Topping TP30 USB DAC/amp >> Tannoy Mercury V1 speakers (or headphones)
 
The system is remote-controlled by a XBMC Remote app running on a smartphone.
 
 

 

 
 

 

[bmichels]

Sorry but I got a little bit lost in this thread. May be someone could help.
 
I have a Centrance HiFi M8 LX, and I still wonder what will be the best solution to play 24/96 files on it (WITHOUT downsampling  &  WITHOUT using the Recorder PRO application (that do not has any Playlist/file management)).  
 
 
->  Finally does the Note3 allow USB host with 24/96 support at least ?   Any other better Android hardware ? 
 
thanks in advance for your help

 

[bmichels]

  I just found this threat two minutes ago, and I#m wondering why you guys dont use the micro-hdmi ports of your android devices. Whith an audio extractor (included in a hdmi->vga converter for example) you get a nice toslink output. I chose this solution since I also had to recignize that my usb-dac isn't working at my asus tablet.

I am very interested by this remark since I have a Centrance LX that has a toshlink input.
 
Could you point me to this solutioin that can provide a toslink output ? where can we buy it ?  What phone/tablet will support it ? 

 

[seeteeyou]

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[bmichels]

  HDMI Audio Converter
 
http://www.keene.co.uk/electronic/audience-by-cyp/audience-hdmi-audio-de-embedder-%285.1%29-/AU11CD.html
 
http://dx.com/p/ask-c006-1080p-hdmi-1-4b-to-vga-spdf-audio-converter-silver-167471
 
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=35139161141
 
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=35161167391

 
those are great devices. Thanks.
 
But.... what Phone/pad offer HDMI out ??  Don't know of any phone that has this !

 

[teddytejero]

Toshiba Thrive AT105 =full hdmi out

 

[DanBa]

  I have a Centrance HiFi M8 LX, and I still wonder what will be the best solution to play 24/96 files on it (WITHOUT downsampling  &  WITHOUT using the Recorder PRO application (that do not has any Playlist/file management)).  
 
 
->  Finally does the Note3 allow USB host with 24/96 support at least ?   

 
The stock Galaxy Note3 can forward 24/96 PCM stream to an external USB DAC without using USB Audio Recorder PRO.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/3270#post_9886714
 
 
Galaxy Note 3 & high-resolution audio:
 

 

 
 
Native USB audio with stock music player: 24/96 high-resolution audio
 
24/96 music file > stock music player running on Galaxy Note 3 > 24/96 PCM stream >> USB OTG cable >> 24/96 capable FiiO E17 USB DAC/amp
 

 
 
Native USB audio with Google Play Music player: 24/96 high-resolution audio
 
24/96 music file > Google Play Music player running on Galaxy Note 3 > 24/96 PCM stream >> USB OTG cable >> 24/96 capable FiiO E17 USB DAC/amp
 

 
 
Unlike the Samsung stock music player and the Google Play Music player, other music players like Neutron or Poweramp can only forward 16/44.1 PCM stream to an external USB DAC.
 
Is there a self-limitation (i.e. downsampling) of these players?
 
Or do the Samsung stock music player and the Google Play Music player use a new (?) separate audio environment, Professional Audio or JACK bypassing the legacy Android audio environment "AudioFlinger"?
http://developer.samsung.com/samsung-mobile-sdk#professional-audio
http://jackaudio.org/
 
 

 

[bmichels]

Thanks DanBa, it looks like this is THE solution for me.

 
What is the most elegant (smaller, and if possible 90 right angled on booth end) USB OTG cable available.  
 
something high quality and small like this one made by a fellow Headfier for his iPhone: