[pardonpardon]

Anyone pairing the 9038D (the last version if I'm correct?) with Andromedas 2020?
May I have a broad comparison of the 9038D vs. Chord Mojo? Wondering if I should considering shell out twice+ more to get the Mojo instead of this.
Been using a Sonata HD Pro but I'm somewhat worried about the reliability of this little thing.

 

[sebek]

Anyone pairing the 9038D (the last version if I'm correct?) with Andromedas 2020?
May I have a broad comparison of the 9038D vs. Chord Mojo? Wondering if I should considering shell out twice+ more to get the Mojo instead of this.
Been using a Sonata HD Pro but I'm somewhat worried about the reliability of this little thing.

Why are you worried about the reliability of Tempotec Sonata HD Pro?

 

[pardonpardon]

The lightning to micro-usb cable supplied with it broke in the weirdest of place on my very first and very gentle use. I also read about the dongle starting to emit noise after 6 months of use or failing completely. I'm treating it extremely gently, but still.

At least, a chord mojo is built to last with good internals and quality craftsmanship, although the Tempotec is great, I'm afraid that the same things cannot be said of it.

Seems like the 9038 is sturdier, and even sounds a bit better. Most of time I'm looking to improve clarity, details, and bass quality (not necessarily quantity), thus my question.

 

[AlexCBSN]

So, on Wednesday i read about the app and finally downloaded it, i used my cayin n6II to configure it, i lowered the volume and played around with the 10usd filters and etc (i wasn’t amused tbh, i expected a PEQ or EQ at the very least and some other options like the tweak app) anyway, i forgot to pull the volume, and out of curiosity plugged it into my iPhone...

IT FINALLY WORKS!! I will try to get DDhifi’s lightning to usb c connector, it is totally worth it now for this one and the s1

So, maybe this question has been asked before, but has anyone tried the g3, susumu and 38d and compared them, im reading marvels about the D, though i have been away from the e1da world mainly cause it didn’t work with my iPhone, I actually ended up with a Sony fever and got a bunch of stuff from em, thanks in advance for your time.

Right now:

iPhone, 9038g3, sony z5: WOW... the soundstage its impressive, bass its controlled and the mids and highs have authority, fh7 as well had a 3D effect that i only get from the z5 and sony xba n3

 

[Alex.Grimm]

Could anyone recommend an inexpensive tenacious source for a E1DA 9038s gen3?

 

[musicinmymind]

Could anyone recommend an inexpensive tenacious source for a E1DA 9038s gen3?

Tempotec V1

 

[Alex.Grimm]

Tempotec V1

how long does it live?

 

[Vruksha]

Could anyone recommend an inexpensive tenacious source for a E1DA 9038s gen3?

Tempotech V1? I am using my Hiby R3pro with these.

 

[Alex.Grimm]

I am using my Hiby R3pro with these.

how long does it live with 300ohm headphones?

 

[Vruksha]

how long does it live with 300ohm headphones?

I think R5 is what you should be looking at. They are going for good deals now. I did drive my Sundara with the R3pro saber on high gain. Had to push it till 90 for satisfactory listening levels. R5 drives powerhungry cans better

 

[pardonpardon]

Upon reading up on both Mojo and E1DA, I might just go for the E1DA. Just waiting on amirm over at audiosciencereview to properly test it.

Still, if someone happens to have paired Andromedas with any of the E1DA models, I'd be happy to hear about your experience.

 

[Mr.HiAudio]

how long does it live with 300ohm headphones?

Tempotek - type c outputs wear out quickly(быстро дохнут)
Hiby r3 - no more than 4-6 hours

 

[Vruksha]

how long does it live with 300ohm headphones?

I haven't checked yet, will check that next time. Normally I get 18hrs play from the R3pro saber edition, let's see how much battery does the 9038s suck out.

 

[Alex.Grimm]

I haven't checked yet, will check that next time. Normally I get 18hrs play from the R3pro saber edition, let's see how much battery does the 9038s suck out.

I think about max 6 hours

 

[noknok23]

The lightning to micro-usb cable supplied with it broke in the weirdest of place on my very first and very gentle use. I also read about the dongle starting to emit noise after 6 months of use or failing completely. I'm treating it extremely gently, but still.

At least, a chord mojo is built to last with good internals and quality craftsmanship, although the Tempotec is great, I'm afraid that the same things cannot be said of it.

Seems like the 9038 is sturdier, and even sounds a bit better. Most of time I'm looking to improve clarity, details, and bass quality (not necessarily quantity), thus my question.

I had the 9038s and used it daily for a month. Going outside for walks and cycling, etc.

The headphone jack is already damaged with the sound coming off at times on the left channel if I touch the earphone plug on the side.

It happened rather unexpectedly after a normal day out. There is no visible damage.

There is no way to open the casing, I can’t repair it myself.

Sunny from their aliexpress store asked me to ship the dac back to them on my own expenses to get a replacement.

I’m a bit baffled considering their fans on the discord group are raving about the sturdiness of the device. Perhaps I’ve just been unlucky.