Hi there. I recently purchased an iPhone 14 Pro Max and wanted to try to use it as a source with my U12T (108 dB/mW Sensitivity and 12.6 +1/-2 Ω Impedance… so, roughly 0.15V to hit 110dB per calculations).
AAP2s were cutting it for me, unfortunately. So I’ll be using FLAC files stored locally that were downloaded from Qobuz.
I have previous experience with higher-end DAPs and prefer a tube-like sound signature (e.g., warmth, overtones) over solid state/analytical sound. Don’t care about MQA. Prefer 4.4mm balanced. Don’t need line out.
Need something small and currently considering: S2, RU6, RU7, W4, and Go Bar. Believe those are the TOTL in that form factor. If there are others let me know! Mojo 2 looks too big - not sure.
Problem is, and this is where I need experienced advise, I was informed iPhone has issues where it limits how much current external device can draw. RU6 draws more power and W4 also has in-rush condition, both of which could cause issues with iPhone. Potentially the same for the RU7.
What would you pick given my use case?
AAP2s were cutting it for me, unfortunately. So I’ll be using FLAC files stored locally that were downloaded from Qobuz.
I have previous experience with higher-end DAPs and prefer a tube-like sound signature (e.g., warmth, overtones) over solid state/analytical sound. Don’t care about MQA. Prefer 4.4mm balanced. Don’t need line out.
Need something small and currently considering: S2, RU6, RU7, W4, and Go Bar. Believe those are the TOTL in that form factor. If there are others let me know! Mojo 2 looks too big - not sure.
Problem is, and this is where I need experienced advise, I was informed iPhone has issues where it limits how much current external device can draw. RU6 draws more power and W4 also has in-rush condition, both of which could cause issues with iPhone. Potentially the same for the RU7.
What would you pick given my use case?
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