[RikudouGoku]

I wish I can advise you better. But I have no idea how ZS 10 Pro sounds like. You know your IEM best so if you think it is well balanced and not already very sparkly then FC3 will work perfectly

Its bright V-shaped from what I remember. Probably best to use it with a warmer source.

 

[OspreyAndy]

Its bright V-shaped from what I remember. Probably best to use it with a warmer source.

Then not FC3, try Shanling UA2 or Hidizs S9 - both should be great

 

[fonkepala]

Seems like quite a bit of movement in the 5 stars category @OspreyAndy. X1 got knocked off?

 

[OspreyAndy]

Seems like quite a bit of movement in the 5 stars category @OspreyAndy. X1 got knocked off?

As more dongles come in, all sounding great, the contest for 5 stars are very very tight. Only the very best will remain as they were. I conducted an even more exhaustive A/B and with much heavier load on them like driving two different Magnetic Planars and thus you see some of the ranking adjusted to reflect the results

 

[Zeka]

Can any of these dongles (CX-Pro Audio CX31993 & iBasso DC03) work as a desktop dac, connected to an integrated amplifier over 3.5mm to 2 RCA cables?

 

[OspreyAndy]

Can any of these dongles (CX-Pro Audio CX31993 & iBasso DC03) work as a desktop dac, connected to an integrated amplifier over 3.5mm to 2 RCA cables?

Yes they can. The ones with the higher SNR will serve the purpose great. DC03 will be perfect. For myself I use DC04 now on my laptop and without even using any other amp because my laptop USB 3.0 power + 4 Vrms of DC04 is more than enough to power my Tin HiFi P1 at 20/100 volume, desktop level fidelity

 

[Zeka]

Have you had problems like this with DC03:
”The best mobile DAC, when turned on, exposes the balance to the left side. I swear with the manufacturer, the problem was acknowledged. It's weird that the rave reviewers didn't notice...
Hello,
This is a driver issue. We have reported this issue to the USB receiver chip provider, Bravo HD. We are waiting for a fix from them.
Sincerely
iBasso Audio”
From iXBT.com

 

[OspreyAndy]

Have you had problems like this with DC03:
”The best mobile DAC, when turned on, exposes the balance to the left side. I swear with the manufacturer, the problem was acknowledged. It's weird that the rave reviewers didn't notice...
Hello,
This is a driver issue. We have reported this issue to the USB receiver chip provider, Bravo HD. We are waiting for a fix from them.
Sincerely
iBasso Audio”
From iXBT.com

The Windows drivers I used from the official site: https://ibasso.com/dcseries2/ all good with none of the symptoms you mentioned. Both DC03 and DC04.

DC04 now officially replaced my Topping D10s/A50s laptop rig

 

[gorogituloh]

Audirect Atom2 have interesting form factor. Any initial impression?

 

[OspreyAndy]

Audirect Atom2 have interesting form factor. Any initial impression?

Will be posted later today. Finishing up 5 dongles write ups now

 

[gorogituloh]

Will be posted later today. Finishing up 5 dongles write ups now

thank you for this impressive efforts!

 

[nhumdorn]

After read your review, I just order this... I hope this can drive TinHifi P1 as you mentioned.

 

[OspreyAndy]

After read your review, I just order this... I hope this can drive TinHifi P1 as you mentioned.

Yes it can

 

[artpiggo]

I can confirm dc04 is quite magnificent for its price. Just tried it at store.

 

[Nalin]

I can confirm dc04 is quite magnificent for its price. Just tried it at store.

Comparable to L&P W2 or difference is big enough to justify price difference.