[iFi audio]

My connection path: iPhone 12-Camera Connector-hip dac-headphones. I'm not noticing any pauses using this setup. Maybe I'm not attentive enough, who knows?

If there were any pauses, I reckon you'd easily hear them

 

[doctorstrobe]

Just curious: Why do you need blue USB cable when using hip dac and Apple Camera Connector? One of the cool things about the hip dac design is that the Camera Connector snaps right into the hip dac, eliminating the need for an adapter or second cable.

My connection path: iPhone 12-Camera Connector-hip dac-headphones. I'm not noticing any pauses using this setup. Maybe I'm not attentive enough, who knows?

I like to use my phone while listening to music and the Apple camera connect kit adapter was too short so I used the extension cable.

I returned the Hip Dac and now have a Zen Dac connected to a laptop. Using Spotify connect to control it from my phone.

I was also having a problem with the 4.4mm connector where the left channel would not work unless I pulled the connector out slightly. Figured it was best to return it and get something that would be better for couch potato use...

 

[iFi audio]

I returned the Hip Dac and now have a Zen Dac connected to a laptop.

How do you find ZEN DAC after hip-dac? There's a reason why I'm asking, but I'll wait for your reply first

 

[doctorstrobe]

I like it. Not quite as much of the jackhammer punch in the bass but just a bit more refined.

 

[iFi audio]

I like it. Not quite as much of the jackhammer punch in the bass but just a bit more refined.

ZEN DAC was designed as a desktop version of hip-dac. Having this in mind, have you found them alike in general?

 

[doctorstrobe]

Yes, although its hard to compare since I don’t have the hip dac anymore.

Keep in mind that before I was just using the lightning adapter and small Bluetooth amps.

There’s a whole new dimension of detail down in the bass region that I just wasn’t hearing before. I’ve also found that Iems that I hated before sound much better. Moondrop Starfield for example sounded dull and lifeless on the Apple adapter but on these amps I actually enjoy them.

 

[Samjam927]

Has anyone found a right angle cable that works with the Hip-Dac so i can stack my DAP with it? I tried the Xduoo one but the USB A side is too big for the hip-dac's cutout.

 

[iFi audio]

Yes, although its hard to compare since I don’t have the hip dac anymore.

Keep in mind that before I was just using the lightning adapter and small Bluetooth amps.

There’s a whole new dimension of detail down in the bass region that I just wasn’t hearing before. I’ve also found that Iems that I hated before sound much better. Moondrop Starfield for example sounded dull and lifeless on the Apple adapter but on these amps I actually enjoy them.

Thanks a lot for your feedback and enjoy!

 

[JaquesGelee]

Has anyone found a right angle cable that works with the Hip-Dac so i can stack my DAP with it? I tried the Xduoo one but the USB A side is too big for the hip-dac's cutout.

The ones with sleeve from ifi wouldn´t fit?


@all:
How do you charge your hip-dac?

I found this in the manual:
Charging via USB-C
BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA

Charging via Samsung Galaxy A5 OEM Adapter won´t work for me. I charged on PC in the past.
Is the 18W Google Pixel 4a to powerful or not necessary to think about?

Thank you

 

[Samjam927]

The ones with sleeve from ifi wouldn´t fit?


@all:
How do you charge your hip-dac?

I found this in the manual:
Charging via USB-C
BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA

Charging via Samsung Galaxy A5 OEM Adapter won´t work for me. I charged on PC in the past.
Is the 18W Google Pixel 4a to powerful or not necessary to think about?

Thank you

Which one are you referring to?

 

[JaquesGelee]

Which one are you referring to?

This one. Also available with other connector.

 

[Samjam927]

This one. Also available with other connector.

Yeah I'm more looking for a right angle one cause that one doesn't really bend that nicely with a dap stacked on top of the hip-dac

 

[JaquesGelee]

Yeah I'm more looking for a right angle one cause that one doesn't really bend that nicely with a dap stacked on top of the hip-dac

Oh, then i overread it. Then just have a look on Amazon, FiiO or maybe ask Matt from ForzaAudioWorks for a custom cable.

 

[iFi audio]

Charging via USB-C
BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA

If your PC/laptop's USB port outputs 5V/1A, a regular USB cable with a USB-C plug on one end is all you need.

Matt from ForzaAudioWorks for a custom cable.

His stuff is great!

 

[JaquesGelee]

Yeah I'm more looking for a right angle one cause that one doesn't really bend that nicely with a dap stacked on top of the hip-dac

Or maybe you could buy the ifi OTG and go for a L-Shaped Adapter for a reasonable price. But like i wrote, maybe a custom cable can be the way to go.

If your PC/laptop's USB port outputs 5V/1A, a regular USB cable with a USB-C plug on one end is all you need.

I used a regular USB Adaper from a Samsung Galaxy A5 and it doesn´t seem to charge. Result: permantly red blinking LED.
As i would like to save the battery for a long time, i asked for other options. So, i used the adapter of a Google Pixel 4a, charged in the manual mentioned three hrs.

His stuff is great!

Absolutly!