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I recently got the 16 bit Avantree DG60 (16-bit version) and am finding it to be an improvement to the Avantree Leaf, thanks to Aptx-HD. Using it paired with Sony 1000XM2 headphones which support Aptx-HD while streaming music from Tidal. It is clear that the bandwidth is higher (less compression) than with standard Aptx on the Avantree Leaf. Worth the upgrade in my case for sure regardless of using MP3/FLAC/16-bit/24 bit audio. While the 16 bit version I received is certainly a step up over the Lead regards of if 16 bit vs 24 bit is "better", I know that the higher bandwidth of AptX-HD is noticeable. Despite this improvement, I wanted to try the 24 bit version.
This forum thread mentions a 24-bit version of the D60 which I was hoping to receive when I ordered the DG60 from Amazon.ca. I was not sure if this information was correct or not. So I reached out to Avantree Support and they were extremely helpful. I provided my Amazon order number and explained that I wanted to know if there was a firmware update or a 24 bit version of the DG60. They informed me that the "MOD-DG60-V1(24bits)" version of the DG60 (linked below) has a 24-bit modified version from Avantree, but it does not allow for Bluetooth mic input (fine in my use case) as the 16 bit version does allow. The support person said "(Avantree Support Desk) Oct 20, 2020, 18:06 PDT Hi , Thanks for contacting us. The DG60 is an aptX.com certified USB Bluetooth audio dongle supporting aptX HD via Bluetooth transmission - https://www.aptx.com/products/avantree-dg60. However, due to technical limitations, the current Bluetooth chipset unfortunately only supports USB audio data in 16bit instead of 24bit. We are working on a solution to improve the audio quality to 24bit for users like yourself. And now, our engineers have made some DG60 which can work under 24bits on comptuers(add an extra 24 bits sound card). The exterior is the same as the one you have. But this one can't make calls, you just can use it to listen to music. And this one can't work with Macbook. if that is OK for you, we'd love to exchange one with you." They then offered to exchange my 16 bit version for the 24 bit version by offering a 100% discount code on their website for the 24 bit DG60 with a shipping label to send the my 16 bit version. Once I receive the 24 bit version, I will test to see if its even better and will then return the 16 bit version to them.
https://avantree.com/rma/dg60-24bits
Planning to post back here once I have the 24 bit version of the DG60 with some anecdotal thoughts on it.
This forum thread mentions a 24-bit version of the D60 which I was hoping to receive when I ordered the DG60 from Amazon.ca. I was not sure if this information was correct or not. So I reached out to Avantree Support and they were extremely helpful. I provided my Amazon order number and explained that I wanted to know if there was a firmware update or a 24 bit version of the DG60. They informed me that the "MOD-DG60-V1(24bits)" version of the DG60 (linked below) has a 24-bit modified version from Avantree, but it does not allow for Bluetooth mic input (fine in my use case) as the 16 bit version does allow. The support person said "(Avantree Support Desk) Oct 20, 2020, 18:06 PDT Hi , Thanks for contacting us. The DG60 is an aptX.com certified USB Bluetooth audio dongle supporting aptX HD via Bluetooth transmission - https://www.aptx.com/products/avantree-dg60. However, due to technical limitations, the current Bluetooth chipset unfortunately only supports USB audio data in 16bit instead of 24bit. We are working on a solution to improve the audio quality to 24bit for users like yourself. And now, our engineers have made some DG60 which can work under 24bits on comptuers(add an extra 24 bits sound card). The exterior is the same as the one you have. But this one can't make calls, you just can use it to listen to music. And this one can't work with Macbook. if that is OK for you, we'd love to exchange one with you." They then offered to exchange my 16 bit version for the 24 bit version by offering a 100% discount code on their website for the 24 bit DG60 with a shipping label to send the my 16 bit version. Once I receive the 24 bit version, I will test to see if its even better and will then return the 16 bit version to them.
https://avantree.com/rma/dg60-24bits
Planning to post back here once I have the 24 bit version of the DG60 with some anecdotal thoughts on it.