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My understanding is the exact opposite. Turn Spotify, iTunes, whatever to max volume, then adjust output from computer for a bit perfect audio from the dragonfly.
I recently purchased the DFR and have experienced numerous times where a loud screech comes through the headphones, Sure 846's. Unplugging and/or restarting the iPhone has cleared it. Wondering if others have experienced similar challenges? Definitely enjoying the sound and portability but wondering if it could be defective?
I recently purchased the DFR and have experienced numerous times where a loud screech comes through the headphones, Sure 846's. Unplugging and/or restarting the iPhone has cleared it. Wondering if others have experienced similar challenges? Definitely enjoying the sound and portability but wondering if it could be defective?
Hey there,
I need to pick up today either a DF Red to use with my Galaxy S6 or an LG V20. I like the S6 and would keep it longer but...
Have the Android volume issues with streaming been adressed? That's definitive for a decision.
Thank you all
Thanks for the quick answer. Is UAPP a root solution?
OK, so I got a DFR, and I've been trying it out for a few hours now. Overall I have to say I am not very impressed when comparing it to the MacBook DAC and a simple handmade CMOY amp. I am using FLAC 44.1Khz and APE 44.1 too, and a bit of Spotify Premium.
I have zero knowledge of how to describe the sound in audiophile terms, so please bear with me and see if this makes sense...
Yes, there is a bigger separation of instruments, not a huge difference but to my ears it is there. There is also a little bit more of detail on the highs, with crystal clear ending of bells and metallic sounds.
However, the whole thing is sounding quite harsh compared to the MacBook DAC. Sometimes the 's' in the vocals are even unpleasant. Granted the cans that I am using don't have a lot of bass (HD555) will try tomorrow with the Sony MDR100AAP which are a bit more bassy. It feels a bit fatiguing after a while, and I never had that problem before with the Sennheiser headphones.
On the other hand, the sound out of the MacBook and through the CMOY seems to come more as a whole in both ears, with less separation between sounds. It is more difficult to position instruments on stage, and figure out distances... but overall it is a more sweet balanced and pleasant sound.
I am ordering a Y splitter and see if I can connect my headphones to both amps at the same time (only outputting sound in one at a time of course, switching the output audio device in VLC) and do a bit more quick switch A/B test.
So my conclusion is that while it is a little nifty gadget, pretty well built and convenient, it does not improve the sound a lot more than a simple amp providing the source is a MacBook Pro. Maybe the MacBook has a particularly good DAC already?
I am going to say it is not worth the 170£ in my book. Obviously that's just my noob opinion. I was expecting a lot more for some reason. Unfortunately the shop I went to does not do refunds, so I'll have to live with it or resell it somehow.
Does that match your experiences?