[Taz777]

^ I forgot to mention that a few weeks ago I did uninstall UAPP to test TIDAL, but the results were same. Something curious is going on!

 

[Dannemand]

^ I forgot to mention that a few weeks ago I did uninstall UAPP to test TIDAL, but the results were same. Something curious is going on!

Got it! thank you for clarifying that.

 

[csglinux]

I see A&K are now switching to ESS quad DAC tech: https://newatlas.com/music/astell-kern-sp2000t-dap/?amp=true
Probably too little, too late since we now have gadgets like this: https://www.hypethesonics.com/hiby-fc3-minihype/
A&K will need to rely on marketing hype and the belief (that I'm sure some will hold forever) that if
it's more expensive, it must sound better.

 

[Promenadeplatz]

Hiby FC3 outputs "only" 1.5V vs 2V possible in LG Vxx. Still laging behind.

 

[csglinux]

We measured approximately 2 Vrms from the FC3 into a 150+ Ohm load.

 

[Promenadeplatz]

This one Queestyle M12 is also new based ESS Quad DAC Sabre ES9281AC sells for 119€ but outputs 2V only when 600Ohm are detected:

https://www.questyle.com/language/en/m12-en/

 

[Seld]

Hi there.
I would like to understand something about V30 and Apple Music... because I found a good priced V30 near home to use only as a DAP.

If I use Apple Music (lossless or Hi-Res) streaming on the V30, what will I get out of the onboard headphone jack ???
- android resampled audio without the quad dac processing
- android resampled audio re-processed by the quad dac
- apple audio processed directly by the Quad Dac
- the full Hi-res (on the hi-res songs)?
??????????????????????

Sorry for my very raw description... and many thanks for your help.

 

[Brain Damage]

Question: would anyone recommend replacing the battery in the LG V30 versus buying a different Android phone and dongle dac (MQA renderer)?

I'm gutted LG are no longer making smartphones (let alone smartphones like the Vxx series that incorporate a Quad DAC). I own the V30 and have for over 2 years now. I'm thinking ahead as I know after 2 years a phone's battery normally starts deteriorating.

Thought I'd ask here before having someone hack open the phone to put a new battery in it. Thanks

 

[Brain Damage]

Question: would anyone recommend replacing the battery in the LG V30 versus buying a different Android phone and dongle dac (MQA renderer)?

I'm gutted LG are no longer making smartphones (let alone smartphones like the Vxx series that incorporate a Quad DAC). I own the V30 and have for over 2 years now. I'm thinking ahead as I know after 2 years a phone's battery normally starts deteriorating.

Thought I'd ask here before having someone hack open the phone to put a new battery in it. Thanks

Forgot to mention I stream Tidal and Qobuz through UAPP and also own 2 MQA renderer (Zorloo Ztella and Dragonfly Black). I still prefer listening to unfolded MQA files and Hi-Res FLAC files directly through the 3.5 headphone jack courtesy of UAPP. Just sounds more rounded with better clarity (especially with my DT 880 pros). Makes me think I wasted money on the Ztella, but as per my question above, maybe not in the long term.

 

[boodi]

Question: would anyone recommend replacing the battery in the LG V30 versus buying a different Android phone and dongle dac (MQA renderer)?

I'm gutted LG are no longer making smartphones (let alone smartphones like the Vxx series that incorporate a Quad DAC). I own the V30 and have for over 2 years now. I'm thinking ahead as I know after 2 years a phone's battery normally starts deteriorating.

Thought I'd ask here before having someone hack open the phone to put a new battery in it. Thanks

I would advice to do it. I did it. I own v40 v60 and dongles too.

 

[chjanson]

Question: would anyone recommend replacing the battery in the LG V30 versus buying a different Android phone and dongle dac (MQA renderer)?

I'm gutted LG are no longer making smartphones (let alone smartphones like the Vxx series that incorporate a Quad DAC). I own the V30 and have for over 2 years now. I'm thinking ahead as I know after 2 years a phone's battery normally starts deteriorating.

Thought I'd ask here before having someone hack open the phone to put a new battery in it. Thanks

I am an audio engineer and audiophile. I have the V30. It is good but a little bright sounding. I replaced it recently with a LG V50 and this DO OFFER a better sound from its hifi dac. My son did the same, and he agrees with me. Kind of smoother in sound profile. You can get it new on ebay for 180$, nothing else if not THE bargain of the century. The V50 is also an excellent phone, generally speaking. The only thing is that the screen is a "tint" better on lgv30 to my taste, due to color profile. But the lgv50 screen is also very good, no problems.

Here is the link. I have purchased 3 units, all new and fully working. No problems. Service minded seller as well. Highly recommended.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174866169430?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item28b6d5fe56:g:EeoAAOSwQDthMUNX&amdata=enc:AQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSDAeS9EQtjPGVfKXTxF0%2Bjn7gg2zbJFCsVJjv7rA5H6kn6hnqYo6knqzNNEYLyPP340MIxe6HIY8xXhPNVg%2B5%2Bwj5OgJ6IplwdKumzg09RYimCPOs%2Fc5FvzfCS%2Fc3Tv%2Fvy0Yi8APhT35UUiYmtZhQzzRjZJgSqAbie8eUGrqjlGI8xkV16dlbesb5jRepTUxnuXO3dK2bCWjLL6Be4LbEFFOVuQ9Y1ghpBD%2B9CnkJa8RuUTEDRa2UIj0M39uVXV0%2BbKOj2WGahD3RvsfSaVheBktAChHjTbAEzoXmycOp0EHnC6d8NnoGEgI3jd1WLWTTf8Hnpf0D7YzfHuo8%2F0PWOuz54hb06KRGIXmdtF%2BeIPrCvxixPEKx51ROpmCqbCYvtJtXL5BFOlEUdnHrSTdnUb9zAU0ladiX0p%2BrNIICuFtVAPjwXLxxGRdBxBdG1f44DrP1XVQdQkMDndII9YTZzdACJGT%2BzFWC2fM3rlhiY2t5uwWdKiU%2FWMEBzQeanbO1tpDi4TkpyUrp7V7Pg4qi6GAZdmxIVwEksYjfRKjClMu9LyV6IP9ap2QPsMsqW1f2RNP0kQMOMoPwHrVhZg%2BGkgzisdgPF0Bna2EZhILqky3J6kmEZsey0m3l48R1Pn%2F0n%2Bo33XTtV4qfDLDGoXHhlJ6LlxVCGOFs%2BM2Z0X%2F%2BAc2ugkSjXz12bsafxldNBmF7qZoyyHTI0vt4k3rNdZhPKgge9RqrTTMrBf9k%2FIVMfApmF7GaxoPCle7oHwYfY%2Fq8VUUbuY4QR6%2BWYdsUF1MAgvCsv9hS%2F1rwdNtJP7s8mUJcrkYwGdIaOTicNZUFdP70|clp:2334524|tkp:BFBMhqXQt8Ff

 

[Brain Damage]

I am an audio engineer and audiophile. I have the V30. It is good but a little bright sounding. I replaced it recently with a LG V50 and this DO OFFER a better sound from its hifi dac. My son did the same, and he agrees with me. Kind of smoother in sound profile. You can get it new on ebay for 180$, nothing else if not THE bargain of the century. The V50 is also an excellent phone, generally speaking. The only thing is that the screen is a "tint" better on lgv30 to my taste, due to color profile. But the lgv50 screen is also very good, no problems.

Here is the link. I have purchased 3 units, all new and fully working. No problems. Service minded seller as well. Highly recommended.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174866169430?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item28b6d5fe56:g:EeoAAOSwQDthMUNX&amdata=enc:AQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSDAeS9EQtjPGVfKXTxF0%2Bjn7gg2zbJFCsVJjv7rA5H6kn6hnqYo6knqzNNEYLyPP340MIxe6HIY8xXhPNVg%2B5%2Bwj5OgJ6IplwdKumzg09RYimCPOs%2Fc5FvzfCS%2Fc3Tv%2Fvy0Yi8APhT35UUiYmtZhQzzRjZJgSqAbie8eUGrqjlGI8xkV16dlbesb5jRepTUxnuXO3dK2bCWjLL6Be4LbEFFOVuQ9Y1ghpBD%2B9CnkJa8RuUTEDRa2UIj0M39uVXV0%2BbKOj2WGahD3RvsfSaVheBktAChHjTbAEzoXmycOp0EHnC6d8NnoGEgI3jd1WLWTTf8Hnpf0D7YzfHuo8%2F0PWOuz54hb06KRGIXmdtF%2BeIPrCvxixPEKx51ROpmCqbCYvtJtXL5BFOlEUdnHrSTdnUb9zAU0ladiX0p%2BrNIICuFtVAPjwXLxxGRdBxBdG1f44DrP1XVQdQkMDndII9YTZzdACJGT%2BzFWC2fM3rlhiY2t5uwWdKiU%2FWMEBzQeanbO1tpDi4TkpyUrp7V7Pg4qi6GAZdmxIVwEksYjfRKjClMu9LyV6IP9ap2QPsMsqW1f2RNP0kQMOMoPwHrVhZg%2BGkgzisdgPF0Bna2EZhILqky3J6kmEZsey0m3l48R1Pn%2F0n%2Bo33XTtV4qfDLDGoXHhlJ6LlxVCGOFs%2BM2Z0X%2F%2BAc2ugkSjXz12bsafxldNBmF7qZoyyHTI0vt4k3rNdZhPKgge9RqrTTMrBf9k%2FIVMfApmF7GaxoPCle7oHwYfY%2Fq8VUUbuY4QR6%2BWYdsUF1MAgvCsv9hS%2F1rwdNtJP7s8mUJcrkYwGdIaOTicNZUFdP70|clp:2334524|tkp:BFBMhqXQt8Ff

Thanks for this. I'll have a look

 

[boodi]

Forgot to mention I stream Tidal and Qobuz through UAPP and also own 2 MQA renderer (Zorloo Ztella and Dragonfly Black). I still prefer listening to unfolded MQA files and Hi-Res FLAC files directly through the 3.5 headphone jack courtesy of UAPP. Just sounds more rounded with better clarity (especially with my DT 880 pros). Makes me think I wasted money on the Ztella, but as per my question above, maybe not in the long term.

v30 is a little more defined / less rounded then v40 and v50. I overall prefer v40 and v50 sound signature for being more musical but they're overall softer then v30 which might excel a millimeter or two for definition in some areas ( i.e. instrument/correct space placement ) .. no sound eng here , but long time user of them .

 

[fablestruck]

I am an audio engineer and audiophile. I have the V30. It is good but a little bright sounding. I replaced it recently with a LG V50 and this DO OFFER a better sound from its hifi dac. My son did the same, and he agrees with me. Kind of smoother in sound profile. You can get it new on ebay for 180$, nothing else if not THE bargain of the century. The V50 is also an excellent phone, generally speaking. The only thing is that the screen is a "tint" better on lgv30 to my taste, due to color profile. But the lgv50 screen is also very good, no problems.

Here is the link. I have purchased 3 units, all new and fully working. No problems. Service minded seller as well. Highly recommended.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174866169430?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item28b6d5fe56:g:EeoAAOSwQDthMUNX&amdata=enc:AQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSDAeS9EQtjPGVfKXTxF0%2Bjn7gg2zbJFCsVJjv7rA5H6kn6hnqYo6knqzNNEYLyPP340MIxe6HIY8xXhPNVg%2B5%2Bwj5OgJ6IplwdKumzg09RYimCPOs%2Fc5FvzfCS%2Fc3Tv%2Fvy0Yi8APhT35UUiYmtZhQzzRjZJgSqAbie8eUGrqjlGI8xkV16dlbesb5jRepTUxnuXO3dK2bCWjLL6Be4LbEFFOVuQ9Y1ghpBD%2B9CnkJa8RuUTEDRa2UIj0M39uVXV0%2BbKOj2WGahD3RvsfSaVheBktAChHjTbAEzoXmycOp0EHnC6d8NnoGEgI3jd1WLWTTf8Hnpf0D7YzfHuo8%2F0PWOuz54hb06KRGIXmdtF%2BeIPrCvxixPEKx51ROpmCqbCYvtJtXL5BFOlEUdnHrSTdnUb9zAU0ladiX0p%2BrNIICuFtVAPjwXLxxGRdBxBdG1f44DrP1XVQdQkMDndII9YTZzdACJGT%2BzFWC2fM3rlhiY2t5uwWdKiU%2FWMEBzQeanbO1tpDi4TkpyUrp7V7Pg4qi6GAZdmxIVwEksYjfRKjClMu9LyV6IP9ap2QPsMsqW1f2RNP0kQMOMoPwHrVhZg%2BGkgzisdgPF0Bna2EZhILqky3J6kmEZsey0m3l48R1Pn%2F0n%2Bo33XTtV4qfDLDGoXHhlJ6LlxVCGOFs%2BM2Z0X%2F%2BAc2ugkSjXz12bsafxldNBmF7qZoyyHTI0vt4k3rNdZhPKgge9RqrTTMrBf9k%2FIVMfApmF7GaxoPCle7oHwYfY%2Fq8VUUbuY4QR6%2BWYdsUF1MAgvCsv9hS%2F1rwdNtJP7s8mUJcrkYwGdIaOTicNZUFdP70|clp:2334524|tkp:BFBMhqXQt8Ff

Great tip man.
Ordered one already.
Hopefully is not a hoax.
Yours functioning ok?

 

[Promenadeplatz]

Indeed V30 came out mid 2017, LG G7 ThinQ came 1yr later and V50 came again one year later mid 2019. Might be the SQ of the very first release V30 wasn't quite refined enough. Where do you see the LG G7 ThinQ that came one year later? Would be the V50 here again a clear upgrade vs. G7 ThinQ?