[artpiggo]

Possible to rank them, prefer it to have hi-res for BT and good amplifier.

Sound from 3.5mm port
Vivo xplay6 = nex S > v30 > v40

Hires BT (ldac)
v30, v40

So i think you cam choose.

 

[wwyjoe]

Just to add on, only currently the Vivo Nex S (chinese version) supports LDAC Bluetooth; this was made possible via firmware update several months ago.

I understand, even with the latest fimware update that was pushed to the Global Nex S version recently, it still supports up to Aptx HD only.

 

[artpiggo]

Just to add on, only currently the Vivo Nex S (chinese version) supports LDAC Bluetooth; this was made possible via firmware update several months ago.

I understand, even with the latest fimware update that was pushed to the Global Nex S version recently, it still supports up to Aptx HD only.

Thanks for noticing this. Yes I tested on chinese model.

 

[artpiggo]

Sorry for wrong information.

Truth is nex s still not ldac compatible BUT it is compatible just with Sony BT device via its own app.

 

[Benfica1904]

There are people who claim that Xiaomi MI 9 and Mi8 have good sound quality.
Any experience with these devices?

I have the Xiaomi Mi 9 and really don't like the sound from the USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter with my AKG K545.

Is there any way to improve the sound quality without going to Bluetooth scene?

 

[Feelgood]

I think you can get one portable Dac like hrt dsp or, smsl idea, Musiland MU1, sabaj da2

 

[bencherian]

I have the Xiaomi Mi 9 and really don't like the sound from the USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter with my AKG K545.

Is there any way to improve the sound quality without going to Bluetooth scene?

VE Odyssey HD cable, Hidizs Sonata HD2 cable

 

[artpiggo]

I have the Xiaomi Mi 9 and really don't like the sound from the USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter with my AKG K545.

Is there any way to improve the sound quality without going to Bluetooth scene?

buy addition dap.

 

[DiederickFritz]

Does it matter what android phone to buy for great LDAC performance? I want to get the Google Pixel 3XL

 

[cannondt]

Hi,
I am new here and I write to you from India. I have gone through the google doc in detail (basically all the RECOMMENDED phones) and either the phone is not available here or it is extremely expensive.
Now I am not very sure as to how to dissect a phone to figure out its audio capabilities but I sure want one that delivers good audio (however, my main use would be through spotify/prime as opposed to downloaded flac)

If my budget is a max of 15K, can you give me some advice as to what phone I can procure? Maybe a little compromise is needed in terms of audio quality as my budget is seemingly sparse, but any guidance you can offers would be invaluable.

Peace,
Ananth

 

[artpiggo]

Does it matter what android phone to buy for great LDAC performance? I want to get the Google Pixel 3XL

Can buy whatever phone that support ldac

 

[artpiggo]

Hi,
I am new here and I write to you from India. I have gone through the google doc in detail (basically all the RECOMMENDED phones) and either the phone is not available here or it is extremely expensive.
Now I am not very sure as to how to dissect a phone to figure out its audio capabilities but I sure want one that delivers good audio (however, my main use would be through spotify/prime as opposed to downloaded flac)

If my budget is a max of 15K, can you give me some advice as to what phone I can procure? Maybe a little compromise is needed in terms of audio quality as my budget is seemingly sparse, but any guidance you can offers would be invaluable.

Peace,
Ananth

15K rupee is $200 right?

Meizu pro6 plus and lg v20 is ok to get?

 

[cannondt]

@artpiggo
Yup, around 200.
Unfortunately availability is a pain in India - Meizo is not at all available while the v20 is costlier than the v30+ (by about $100), the v30+ is around 345 USD. . Strange pricing indeed.
Going by your list the v30+ is the only phone that seems to be attainable here but that is by far out of range of my moolah

 

[artpiggo]

@artpiggo
Yup, around 200.
Unfortunately availability is a pain in India - Meizo is not at all available while the v20 is costlier than the v30+ (by about $100), the v30+ is around 345 USD. . Strange pricing indeed.
Going by your list the v30+ is the only phone that seems to be attainable here but that is by far out of range of my moolah

You dont like aliexpress?

 

[cannondt]

@artpiggo
Also just to confirm since I lack any serious knowledge, an ldac phone would demand a powerful or at least a compatible set of the head phones right? A general set of BT earphones (I have a pair of JBL ear pods) would not take advantage of an ldac phone right?