[veldt]

Hello,

does/did anyone have the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablet, and experience with other tablets, and how would you rate the audio quality of its headphone output relative to other tablets?

 

[Peddler]

I have the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 which I suspect has similar electronics. Headphone out is fairly good - noise free but not too loud. Does work well with the inexpensive Topping NX-2 amp dac though. I hope this helps.

 

[veldt]

Yes, thanks. I have gotten the S2 at a good deal myself and wanted to determine whether it's a good choice and worth its price (well, as much as one can expect). And I wanted to hear other people's opinions first. I think it's okay, but a little thin- or compressed-sounding, and lacking bass and some detail. It seems fairly balanced with no major distortions, but nothing impressive.
 
I have a non-mobile ODAC + O2-Amp, but the Amp-input doesn't work with the headphone jack. I suppose I would have to try it with a Micro-USB to Mini-USB adapter and if possible something more portable. But I find it strange that I can't use the Amp on the headphone jack.

 

[jamca]

I also think it is quite good sounding,without distortions, balanced but perhaps a little compressed, compared to sony z3 compact. However i am also curious why it cannot be connected with an amp through the jack . It seems that it needs to have some resistance at the output in order to play... perhaps this is the reason gsmarena has not measurements for this device...