[Museo12]

I bought a used Mark Levinson 5909 to use with my Samsung Ultra 24. It's a new world and listen with Bluetooth from the phone with LDAC. In wired (passive) mode the volume is low but the sound is even better.

Now I want to learn more about how I can use my ML5909 to listen with even better sound quality. I use Tidal with my Samsung phone. Is there any good beginner dac? Or should I use a DAP? Or any other suggestions? I listen both at home and on travel.

 

[HiFiWar]

I bought a used Mark Levinson 5909 to use with my Samsung Ultra 24. It's a new world and listen with Bluetooth from the phone with LDAC. In wired (passive) mode the volume is low but the sound is even better.

Now I want to learn more about how I can use my ML5909 to listen with even better sound quality. I use Tidal with my Samsung phone. Is there any good beginner dac? Or should I use a DAP? Or any other suggestions? I listen both at home and on travel.

No point in getting a DAC or DAP when you already have one built into your headphones and phone. Tidal is a good service. Your next step is a wired desktop setup with some excellent headphones or the T+A wireless headphones. That, or IEMs with a DAP. If all you want is more volume in wired mode, a Truthear SHIO dongle will get you that. The 5909 is probably the 2nd best wireless headphones out there, enjoy it.

 

[Museo12]

No point in getting a DAC or DAP when you already have one built into your headphones and phone. Tidal is a good service. Your next step is a wired desktop setup with some excellent headphones or the T+A wireless headphones. That, or IEMs with a DAP. If all you want is more volume in wired mode, a Truthear SHIO dongle will get you that. The 5909 is probably the 2nd best wireless headphones out there, enjoy it.

Thanks for your reply! Is not a Truthear Ship dongle a DAC?

 

[HiFiWar]

Thanks for your reply! Is not a Truthear Ship dongle a DAC?

Yeah, it's a DAC/amp. It'll give you more power for wired mode, that about it since I think the built in DAC will take over. You asked for a good beginner DAC, that's one.

 

[alivirgo]

Did you find out how to enable LDAC? I have Samsung S23 Ultra and when I try to switch it on in developer option it switch back to AAC. But codec is exactly avaliable.

 

[Museo12]

Did you find out how to enable LDAC? I have Samsung S23 Ultra and when I try to switch it on in developer option it switch back to AAC. But codec is exactly avaliable.

You choose it on Bluetooth in settings. Choose Mark Levinson and choose LDAC.