[Soox]

Hi guys,
Would love recommendations for any Aptx phone adapter. Having trouble finding the right products let alone choosing among them.

I play 320kbps spotify off my Pixel 2 XL into either Sennheiser IE80 or the KEFQ300.

If it saves money, believe I only need Aptx (not HD) given the 320kbps limit on spotify.

Only two found so far, with no idea how to evaluate:
https://www.bluewaveaudio.ca/?v=7516fd43adaa
https://us.astellnkern.com/products/astell-kern-ak-xb10

Many thanks!

 

[Soox]

Hi guys - is there a way to improve my question or post it in a better section? Thanks!

 

[Baroninkjet]

I am thinking about this also. My Pixel is due to arrive on Monday. The A&K seems the best from what I have read, but have not tried it. There is quite a bit on Pixel 2 audio on XDA also. One guy evaluated the Google dongle and others and said it was actually quite good, even excellent with a software hack. See...

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/pixel-usb-c-audio-measurements-t3691535

From what I have read, aptX HD does improve performance of non-hires music also.

What are you looking to do? In some situations, Chromecast Audio works better than bluetooth as a lossless option.

 

[Soox]

I am thinking about this also. My Pixel is due to arrive on Monday. The A&K seems the best from what I have read, but have not tried it. There is quite a bit on Pixel 2 audio on XDA also. One guy evaluated the Google dongle and others and said it was actually quite good, even excellent with a software hack. See...

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/pixel-usb-c-audio-measurements-t3691535

From what I have read, aptX HD does improve performance of non-hires music also.

What are you looking to do? In some situations, Chromecast Audio works better than bluetooth as a lossless option.

Thanks! Compared to the A&K, have you run into any that support only non-HD aptX equally well and are less expensive?

I'm looking to use with my Sennheiser ie80 + null audio cable and 320kbps Spotify.