[peter123]

Dude, just because you scared to open headphones, you are not handy enough or have problems with asking someone for help - it doesnt mean it is not possible as you stated.

The answer is not self centered, I was stating facts - this is very easy mod.

Another fact is you are not helping here neither. So stop the attacks and stupid explanations and just admit you were wrong.
And use some spell check, unless you're trying to bring your accent here

Yeah, I'm sure you're the MAN and knows best. I'm just a humble audio enthusiast....

 

[docentore]

Yeah, I'm sure you're the MAN and knows best. I'm just a humble audio enthusiast....

Glad we have this cleared up.
But seriously, its simple question - can the T50RP modded to balanced. So yeah, I know it can. And I know it's simple job. 4 screws and 4 wires to be soldered. Saying different is misleading.

Anything else you want to say?

 

[Lohb]

any word on the new stuff coming from E1DA from the other chat channel ?

Just got the Fiio BTR5 today and disappointed...seems thinner and bit digititus vs the 9038q2m...closer to 9018 stuff IMO....bah !

 

[DBaldock9]

any word on the new stuff coming from E1DA from the other chat channel ?

Just got the Fiio BTR5 today and disappointed...seems thinner and bit digititus vs the 9038q2m...closer to 9018 stuff IMO....bah !

Does the BTR5 have user EQ capability, like the Radsone ES100?

 

[Lohb]

Is there a notable increase in sound quality though?

Does the BTR5 have user EQ capability, like the Radsone ES100?

Yep...and filter roll-offs.

 

[Cevisi]

Does the BTR5 have user EQ capability, like the Radsone ES100?

The eq doesn't work whit ldac

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Ivan has added the following short update to the #9038SG3 page on his website.

"The regular update of 9038S DAC+HPA, we've named that 9038SG3. Pretty much the same sounding and specs but some major weaknesses of the G2 were improved dramatically.

The first thing is another USB audio bridge with HW Volume(UAC2->ES9038), 32/384, and DSD256 support. Sure, it's not a big deal but I don't know another portable DAC with DSD256 support for Android, only DSD128. Also, 9038SG3 got the standby mode to save your phone battery if DAC is idle > 2 minutes. Strongly reduced LTE buzzing noise aka "static", hence 9038SG3 become more and more portable. Slightly improved SNR, Dynamic Range, and THD+N. Due to PCM384 and DSD the frequency response is extended up to 100kHz(10-100000Hz +0.1/-0.3db). The output impedance is 100mohm.

We have deleted audio modes and by default, you have only the Performance mode(without any delays/interruptions!). Instead, we gonna give you a lot of hardware ES9038Q2M DAC control with our new Android "E1DA Tweak" app with the preset manager, harmonics distortions compensation, Nyquist's filter selection, MasterClock frequency and more, most of these parameters could be dynamical defined depends on HW Volume, of Audio DATA Rate etc. In other words, make your own ES9038Q2M based DAC, and save that as a preset( to share this preset)! However, the app release is delayed, thanks covid19 one more time. The new USB bridge lets you update 9038SG3 FirmWare by USB, and I'll provide FW file everyone who gonna go to use the app.

The new 9038S version will have a black sandblasted anodized aluminum case and caps machined with CNC(G2 used laser-cut that's not too accurate). Logo and the model name are laser marked, an elegant and reliable solution vs G2 silk print.

All these improvements have some cost but as usual, 9038SG3 price range would be similar to the predecessor."

 

[janx]

Hello all,

Is there any adapter available to go from 2.5 to 3.5 output?
I have a headphone with 3.5 input, that is why I'm asking

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Hello all,

Is there any adapter available to go from 2.5 to 3.5 output?
I have a headphone with 3.5 input, that is why I'm asking

No, you'll need to wait for the #9038D unbalanced model forthcoming. Such adapters as you have mentioned should not be used with the #9038S balanced version!

 

[janx]

So HD650 for example cannot be used with this amp?

 

[janx]

Or only headphones won't work that have 3.5 input?

 

[docentore]

So HD650 for example cannot be used with this amp?

HD650 have replaceable cables, you'd need to buy one terminated with 2.5mm balanced plug.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

So HD650 for example cannot be used with this amp?

If unbalanced with 3.5mm jack, no. If balanced with 2.5mm jack, then yes.

Or only headphones won't work that have 3.5 input?

The concern here is not so much the jack (3.5mm vs 2.5mm) but rather how the headphone cable has been wired either as balanced or unbalanced.

 

[cleg]

sorry, wrong post

 

[Purr~Prawn]

I need some powerful DSP in my life
PDV2 seems amazing but for my use case I find the 2.5mm port quite limiting. As such I thought that it would be nice to use it as a dac connected to my amp but FAQ says that it’s not so simple to do.

That’s why I’m looking for the upcoming HiFiTOY class D dac. My only question is if it would be possible to connect it to my headphone amplifier (since it’s primarily meant for speakers) with something like banana to rca, or 3.5mm (the spdif out works as an analog too, right?) to rca.

If it’s possible then I’m pretty sure that I wouldn’t upgrade my stack for years to come with that nice EQ at my fingertips.