CactusPete23
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Although the AQ website lists several music players... Below in blue is what it says about connecting to ANDROID Devices in Both the Red and Black "Flight Manuals": Basically only UAPP is mentioned in the manuals that come with the Red and Black.
For Use with Android™ Devices
DragonFly Red will work with most Android devices running on Lollipop OS (and some Android devices running on KitKat), provided that the device manufacturer has adhered to the USB specification and implementation, and supports audio over USB. To verify that your Android device complies with isochronous USB audio, download and run USB Host Check: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tauruslabs.usbhostcheck.
In our early pre-production testing, we found that some Android devices (4.1 OS and newer) do not provide native support for audio over USB. If you find that your Android device (4.1 or newer) does not support audio over USB, we ask that you please contact the manufacturer of your device. To determine whether your device supports audio over USB, consult the user manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.
For a reliable media player that has its own built-in USB device driver, ensuring reliable connectivity to all USB DACs, we suggest the following application: http://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/2015-07-22-12-01-14/usb-audio-driver. This application is compatible with various audio formats and will manage music on both the Android’s internal memory and inserted SD cards. Additionally, with the phone connected to the Wi-Fi network, this application can find and connect to DLNA servers/libraries. Version 2.2.5 USB Pro Player now supports playback for Tidal Streaming. (THIS IS WHAT EVERYONE CALLS UAPP- Edit CactusPete23)
In order to connect your Android device to DragonFly Red:
1. Android devices use a USB format known as “OTG” (On the Go). OTG USB ports require a unique 5-pin USB Micro to 4-pin USB A (Female) adaptor. In order to connect an Android device in USB Host Mode to a DAC, an OTG adaptor must be used. See www.audioquest.com/dragontailOTG
2. Select the appropriate cable for your Android device. AudioQuest offers a wide range of high-performance USB cables, with connectors suitable for Android devices (such as USB Micro and USB Mini). For more information, go to the USB Cables section at http://www.audioquest.com/digital-interconnects/. In some rare cases, a proprietary connection or adaptor will be required to transmit audio over USB. (Consult your device’s user manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.)
3. Turn down the volume on your Android device to at least 50%. (Not exactly clear what this means... Device volume? OR Player APP's volume?)
4. Select your desired music/media app, and then select your desired song or stream.
5. Adjust volume to desired level. (With the App? Or also adjust the Device Volume?)
Think I may get a Red, if we can get someone from AQ, maybe even Mr Silberman himself, to help explain some of the issues with Sound Quality that users are having.
For Use with Android™ Devices
DragonFly Red will work with most Android devices running on Lollipop OS (and some Android devices running on KitKat), provided that the device manufacturer has adhered to the USB specification and implementation, and supports audio over USB. To verify that your Android device complies with isochronous USB audio, download and run USB Host Check: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tauruslabs.usbhostcheck.
In our early pre-production testing, we found that some Android devices (4.1 OS and newer) do not provide native support for audio over USB. If you find that your Android device (4.1 or newer) does not support audio over USB, we ask that you please contact the manufacturer of your device. To determine whether your device supports audio over USB, consult the user manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.
For a reliable media player that has its own built-in USB device driver, ensuring reliable connectivity to all USB DACs, we suggest the following application: http://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/2015-07-22-12-01-14/usb-audio-driver. This application is compatible with various audio formats and will manage music on both the Android’s internal memory and inserted SD cards. Additionally, with the phone connected to the Wi-Fi network, this application can find and connect to DLNA servers/libraries. Version 2.2.5 USB Pro Player now supports playback for Tidal Streaming. (THIS IS WHAT EVERYONE CALLS UAPP- Edit CactusPete23)
In order to connect your Android device to DragonFly Red:
1. Android devices use a USB format known as “OTG” (On the Go). OTG USB ports require a unique 5-pin USB Micro to 4-pin USB A (Female) adaptor. In order to connect an Android device in USB Host Mode to a DAC, an OTG adaptor must be used. See www.audioquest.com/dragontailOTG
2. Select the appropriate cable for your Android device. AudioQuest offers a wide range of high-performance USB cables, with connectors suitable for Android devices (such as USB Micro and USB Mini). For more information, go to the USB Cables section at http://www.audioquest.com/digital-interconnects/. In some rare cases, a proprietary connection or adaptor will be required to transmit audio over USB. (Consult your device’s user manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.)
3. Turn down the volume on your Android device to at least 50%. (Not exactly clear what this means... Device volume? OR Player APP's volume?)
4. Select your desired music/media app, and then select your desired song or stream.
5. Adjust volume to desired level. (With the App? Or also adjust the Device Volume?)
Think I may get a Red, if we can get someone from AQ, maybe even Mr Silberman himself, to help explain some of the issues with Sound Quality that users are having.