[tylerchris]

What are your thoughts on the power output compared to the m8? I emailed Michael and he gave me a vague answer that said "power should not be a problem since it's the same amp as the m8". But power does matter. Or is it so close that it's a non issue?

I originally posted this on the Skyn thread before this dedicated thread was created...
 
The HiFi-M8 should have more power, although Centrance was never specific (as far as I remember) about the exact specs (website says up to 1.4W, 1W typical) but don't know what impedance load that's into... The Skyn does 300mw per channel into 32ohms. The DACPortable does 387.5mw per channel into 32ohms (specs on IGG page says 775mw Total). 
 
So assuming the M8 was 1W total into 32ohms (500mw per channel), then the DACPortable is a bit less than the M8. Can't speak definitively, but probably good enough for most headphones, especially for what this is designed for (ie. a portable, on-the-go DAC / Amp), and even more so if you have the newer easier-to-drive planar generation headphones.

 

[crazydeep]

So I'm assuming that we need one of these to use with an iPhone?
 

 

 

[sheldaze]

  So I'm assuming that we need one of these to use with an iPhone?

You will need a CCK, today.
 
Upon approval from Apple, you will be able to use your iDevice without CCK. CEntrance will let you know how, once approval is received from Apple.
 
The key point here is unlike previous products, you can have your CEntrance device now. It will not be held up by Apple approval. And once Apple gives their approval, you will be able to bypass the CCK, with instruction from CEntrance.

 

[crazydeep]

You will need a CCK, today.
 
Upon approval from Apple, you will be able to use your iDevice without CCK. CEntrance will let you know how, once approval is received from Apple.
 
The key point here is unlike previous products, you can have your CEntrance device now. It will not be held up by Apple approval. And once Apple gives their approval, you will be able to bypass the CCK, with instruction from CEntrance.

 


Thank you - much appreciated! Seems like a great replacement for the M8.

 

[Angular Mo]

Is that what happened to the M8?

They had to delay shipment for months because it was designed to be used without the Apple CCK?

In contrast, this DacPortable is designed to be used WITH the CCK?

 

[jacal01]

No.  The Apple licensing is the limiting factor.  I understand that once the DACportable is licensed for lightning port digital audio signal input from iOS, a software update will activate this capability, and the CCK adapter connector will be no longer necessary.
 
The M8 had different product versions for digital input port:  SPDIF or Apple. 

 

[YAGIZ]

Very hyped to hear it

 

[ExpatinJapan]

 
ipod touch 6G (above)
 

 
ipod touch 5G
 
 
Full unboxing pics here:  http://headpie.blogspot.jp/2016/08/centrance-dac-portable-unboxing.html
 
enjoy

 

[jmills8]

Will this work on Adroid phones?

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Yes

http://www.centrance.com/products/dacportable/

 

[jmills8]

Yes

http://www.centrance.com/products/dacportable/

Thanks, so I can use an music app with it ? Also how does it compare sound wise to the mojo ?

 

[F1REStarter]

I'm enjoying the DACportable alot with my Audeze Sines. Battery life is about 8 hours as advertised. Sonically it's very musical and nuanced enough and I really like the EQ'ing! This thing pushes the Sines and even my EL-8s to comfortably louder levels. It's pretty cool how they can get something so small to do something really great.

 

[pekingduck]

Can you hear noise with the Andros?
 
Quote:

 
 
ipod touch 6G (above)
 
Full unboxing pics here:  http://headpie.blogspot.jp/2016/08/centrance-dac-portable-unboxing.html
 
enjoy

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Sorry, I have been away for a week.

I will answer your questions tomorrow after another good listen.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Thanks, so I can use an music app with it ? Also how does it compare sound wise to the mojo ?

yes, you can use a music app with it.
 
Sorry, i dont have the mojo.
 

Can you hear noise with the Andros?

No, I couldnt here any noise. seemed a fairly black background.