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Is the USB C port on the BTR3 USB 3.0 or 2.0 spec for use as USB DAC?
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To my ears the amplification power of the BTR3 is a joke for headphones and it isn't much for IEMs. This and the BTR3's small size make it an ideal receiver to be connected to an amplifier. Obviously, with an amplifier the BTR3's portability goes down the drain when compared to other BT receivers that have more amplification power than the BTR3.
I have to say, that the BTR3s amp power is not great.To my ears the amplification power of the BTR3 is a joke for headphones and it isn't much for IEMs. This and the BTR3's small size make it an ideal receiver to be connected to an amplifier. Obviously, with an amplifier the BTR3's portability goes down the drain when compared to other BT receivers that have more amplification power than the BTR3.
Is the USB C port on the BTR3 USB 3.0 or 2.0 spec for use as USB DAC?
Dear user,Is the USB C port on the BTR3 USB 3.0 or 2.0 spec for use as USB DAC?
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ook then. so the USB 2.0 hub i have been using on my Shield is fine. was thinking of upgrading to 3.0 hub if it had any impact on the BTR3, but....nope. thanksDear user,
Unlike the BTR5, when using as USB DAC, the BTR3 use USB Audio 1.0 mode instead.
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Is the USB C port on the BTR3 USB 3.0 or 2.0 spec for use as USB DAC?
Dear user,
Unlike the BTR5, when using as USB DAC, the BTR3 use USB Audio 1.0 mode instead.
Best regards
ook then. so the USB 2.0 hub i have been using on my Shield is fine. was thinking of upgrading to 3.0 hub if it had any impact on the BTR3, but....nope. thanks
Don't rest assured that there will be no difference in sound with different types of USB ports. There have been differences in sound quality when switching a part of my sound chain where technically the sound was supposed to be exactly the same. For example, with the same BT codec my BTR3 has a cleaner sound with my previous cell phone than it does with my current cell phone. The same thing has happened with USB cables of a different design despite the claim that it is impossible for the sound to be different because of the "just 1s and 0s being transmitted" explanation.
You can use USB 2.0 cables and extensions, with USB 3.0 ports. They are all designed to be compatible.
The needed speed for data transmission (the 1s and 0s stuff) between your source and the BTR3 will be covered by USB 2.0. So, the higher speed of USB 3.0 doesn't make a difference in this application. That is the theory (and obviously all or most of the reality) in this case.
You can use USB 2.0 cables and extensions, with USB 3.0 ports. They are all designed to be compatible.
Your next step toward upgrading your setup should be getting a USB Bluetooth transmitter. The sound quality of aptx HD that you are gonna get, will be at the same level of your BTR3 wired connection."Compatible" only means that it will function at 2.0 buss and power speeds.
There is no way to get USB 3.0 buss and power speeds from USB 2.0 cables connected to a 3.0 hub.
For example, with the same BT codec my BTR3 has a cleaner sound with my previous cell phone than it does with my current cell phone.
I didn't ask for you suggestions in how to upgrade things...I only asked about the usb port spec on the Fioo btr3.Your next step toward upgrading your setup should be getting a USB Bluetooth transmitter. The sound quality of aptx HD that you are gonna get, will be at the same level of your BTR3 wired connection.
I have identified the root cause - BTR3K's microphone is OK, the problem was caused by the 3.5 input.Dear user,
It seems to be a hardware issue with the microphone. Please try to contact your seller about that first. If the seller fails to help, please contact us(support@fiio.com) again with the receipt attached.
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