[Subhakar]

  Well, considering my current phone is acting up, and I've never used a phone as dap, at least not seriously, I decided to pick up a refurb LG V10.  Should be here in a week or so, and I'm really hoping I enjoy it.  At least if I don't, the place I bought it from has a 30 day no questions asked return policy.

Price and link, please?

 

[Subhakar]

  Hey guys im using a Oneplus 3, any idea on which dac or amp to get to better drive my IEMs? Using Xiaomi hybrid pistons as of now but thinking of upgrading as well Cheers

 
 

  I think get a decent pair of headphone will bring more improvement than a dac/amp.

OnePlus 3 is very good on its own in terms of audio quality, OnePlus 1 and 2 too.
A $200 DAC/Amp can surely bring some improvement but all that pleasure will be kept in the dark by your Xiaomi Pistons earphones.
So, your first extra dollars better go towards headphone/earphones which is the most important node in the chain to attain audio nirvana.
May I recommend DUNU DN-2000J that are easy to drive and offer $1000 experience at a mere $280?!

 

[djcarpentier]

   
 

OnePlus 3 is very good on its own in terms of audio quality, OnePlus 1 and 2 too.
A $200 DAC/Amp can surely bring some improvement but all that pleasure will be kept in the dark by your Xiaomi Pistons earphones.
So, your first extra dollars better go towards headphone/earphones which is the most important node in the chain to attain audio nirvana.
May I recommend DUNU DN-2000J that are easy to drive and offer $1000 experience at a mere $280?!

 
I'll also throw in the 1more triple for $100. I've owned many very good iems, and for the price it is fantastic. 

 

[Ting Tiew Yik]

   
 

OnePlus 3 is very good on its own in terms of audio quality, OnePlus 1 and 2 too.
A $200 DAC/Amp can surely bring some improvement but all that pleasure will be kept in the dark by your Xiaomi Pistons earphones.
So, your first extra dollars better go towards headphone/earphones which is the most important node in the chain to attain audio nirvana.
May I recommend DUNU DN-2000J that are easy to drive and offer $1000 experience at a mere $280?!

didn't know 1+3 have good audio quality before.What dac did they put in the phone?

 

[Taggerung]

  didn't know 1+3 have good audio quality before.What dac did they put in the phone?

It doesn't. The DAC is just the Snapdragon SOC.

 

[Ting Tiew Yik]

  It doesn't. The DAC is just the Snapdragon SOC.

it is almost a perfect phone expect for the dac

 

[Taggerung]

  it is almost a perfect phone expect for the dac

Subjective of course. I don't consider any phone that doesn't have a removable battery and expandable storage, a.k.a., I'll only ever buy LG flagships.

 

[ljnew]

   
I'll also throw in the 1more triple for $100. I've owned many very good iems, and for the price it is fantastic. 

For that price your in the audio-technica ckr9/10 territory.

 

[nimano45]

Does anyone know how the Xiaomi Mi5S (Plus) and LeEco Le 3 Pro sound (yes, I know the latter doesn't have an iPhone jack). Looking for a newer phone to use for software modding and audio.

I know the LeEco uses their own CDLA lossless output via the type-C port, and the Xiaomi appears to have some NXP chips on board.

 

[nimano45]

Price and link, please?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32715491014.html?aff_click_id=4362ba9cb9914389b55fb3281c5695a1-1476170416905-03546-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=y


160 USD

 

[artpiggo]

would like to know if anyone test v20 SQ yet? would be great to read some HF user review prior to buying one.

 

[nangs]

   
I'll also throw in the 1more triple for $100. I've owned many very good iems, and for the price it is fantastic. 

Funny you said that! Literally bought them right before I saw your comment. I would love the Dunu D200j but my budget is quite tight as of now. 
 
Do you think the 1More TD needs amplification or a separate dac when used with my Oneplus 3?

 

[Saoshyant]

Price and link, please?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/LG-V10-H901-64GB-Space-Black-40-T-Mobile-41-Smartphone-/311615381963?txnId=715777442021

$225 and didn't see any mention of a restocking fee if returned. This is a T-mobile version. Shipping seems fast as it should arrive Saturday. Want me to leave impressions of condition?

 

[Subhakar]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/LG-V10-H901-64GB-Space-Black-40-T-Mobile-41-Smartphone-/311615381963?txnId=715777442021

$225 and didn't see any mention of a restocking fee if returned. This is a T-mobile version. Shipping seems fast as it should arrive Saturday. Want me to leave impressions of condition?

Plese do leave some impressions. Thank you.

 

[ljnew]

would this make the lgv10/v20 or dac useless?

Ditching the DAC: Audio-Technica DSR9BT 

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/139156-ditching-the-dac-audio-technica-dsr9bt-bluetooth-headphones-go-all-digital-with-pure-digital-drive-tech