It's processing each channel in two different paths up to the jack socket no matter what, but instead of processing a balanced signal, which means creating a hot signal (+) and a cold signal (-) in each path, it'll create a single signal in each path. So yeah, it's useful even in SE mode because it's separating the channels in different paths entirely up to the jack socket. Even though balanced is probably even better, but I didn't try it
It's processing each channel in two different paths up to the jack socket no matter what, but instead of processing a balanced signal, which means creating a hot signal (+) and a cold signal (-) in each path, it'll create a single signal in each path. So yeah, it's useful even in SE mode because it's separating the channels in different paths entirely up to the jack socket. Even though balanced is probably even better, but I didn't try it
I have no idea. Well it would be pointless having a built-in battery if it's for drawing power from the phone instead, so I doubt it's the case
Just pointing out alternatives, it's always hard to choose the right one
There is also the Hidizs DH1000 which got kickstarted that will provide 2 separate channels, but instead of using 2* Q2C it'll use 2* K2M (DAC) + 2* ES9601K (AMP). It's way more expensive though/QUOTE]
Chein,
I just took another look at the DH1000 link and I realized I didn't scroll down. Thought $75k was the price, but it's actually only $229! Oops!!!
Yeah man, looks awesome, and love that it's BOTH Dual DAC AND Dual amp too! It seems a bit bulky, and yeah the higher price vs. the IQ, but might be worth it!
It's processing each channel in two different paths up to the jack socket no matter what, but instead of processing a balanced signal, which means creating a hot signal (+) and a cold signal (-) in each path, it'll create a single signal in each path. So yeah, it's useful even in SE mode because it's separating the channels in different paths entirely up to the jack socket. Even though balanced is probably even better, but I didn't try it
I have no idea. Well it would be pointless having a built-in battery if it's for drawing power from the phone instead, so I doubt it's the case
Just pointing out alternatives, it's always hard to choose the right one
There is also the Hidizs DH1000 which got kickstarted that will provide 2 separate channels, but instead of using 2* Q2C it'll use 2* K2M (DAC) + 2* ES9601K (AMP). It's way more expensive though
My guess would be having 2 separate component paths processing one channel each (like the DA3, IQ, DH1000) provides better channel separation. Since they interfere less with each other the dynamic range should be higher and the crosstalk lower than with a single DAC/AMP. It's surely doable with a single DAC/AMP channel, but the implementation probably needs to be way more elaborated and expensive to compensate. This is just a guess though, I'm far from knowing everything about how audio engineering works in those little boxes.
It doesn't really combine the 2 signals in one, they'll be separated in 2 different wires, but they do share a common ground wire in an unbalanced jack.
The IQ just like the DA3 has 2 AMPs, one for each DAC, since it's how the Q2C is designed. Just instead of being separated, they are included in the DAC chip.Chein,
I just took another look at the DH1000 link and I realized I didn't scroll down. Thought $75k was the price, but it's actually only $229! Oops!!!
Yeah man, looks awesome, and love that it's BOTH Dual DAC AND Dual amp too!
The IQ is single amp, right??
It seems a bit bulky, and yeah the higher price vs. the IQ, but might be worth it!
It doesn't really combine the 2 signals in one, they'll be separated in 2 different wires, but they do share a common ground wire in an unbalanced jack.
The IQ just like the DA3 has 2 AMPs, one for each DAC, since it's how the Q2C is designed. Just instead of being separated, they are included in the DAC chip.
Well since the IQ is findable on Aliexpress for $115 the DH1000 is still twice its price so... that's what I mean by "way more expensive"
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