I tried an earlier version with variable results. Not even android phones with the snapdragon 8 series necessarily allow aptx adaptive. And aptx adaptive headphones aren't necessarily backwards compatible to aptx HD.
With the Bose QC ultra earbuds (which are remakbly good. Bose is getting their crap together) I noticed a wider and deeper soundstage with Aptx Adaptive vs aptX. I don't hear any compression artifacts with cymbals, orchestral strings, or solo pianos.
Perhaps a little late but quite a useful tip nonetheless. For those with iPhone 15s and future models, there is a great possibility to use the Solitaire T with APTX HD. All it takes is a Creative BT-W5 USB-C dongle. There also are the W3, W3X and W4, but I'd recommend the W5 because it is the only dongle to combine both APTX-HD and APTX Adaptive in one single dongle, and is the only Creative dongle that supports 24bit/96khz
The Creative BT-W5 is very good, but the problem, for me at least, is that if you, like me, want always controlling the volume from the headphone and not from the device (DAP, mobile phone or computer), then, because the W5 is giving you more maximum volume in the ST, this is becoming even more problematic because the volume control of the ST isn't very good in factory form already, so now with more maximum volume with the W5, the jumps in volume (up or down) of the ST are even more drastic and, for me, more frustrating.
Thanks. Interestingly, when I use the ST with the DX260 and M9+, the volume between BT and USB C seems to be around the same. Of course, I am not sure if I am doing it right in BT mode. It is at about 60-70 on the volume pot. Does that sound right?
Thanks. Interestingly, when I use the ST with the DX260 and M9+, the volume between BT and USB C seems to be around the same. Of course, I am not sure if I am doing it right in BT mode. It is at about 60-70 on the volume pot. Does that sound right?
I don't recall using ST with DX320 from USB C. I'll have to check it out. And, I just got the Hiby M300 for BT digital transport use for travel. I'll check it too. The ST were poor from my galaxy zflip5, iPad, Shanling EC Mini, and Sony NW-A306.
I was most disappointed with the EC Mini. I thought the quad DAC of the ST would be a nice change from single DAC of the Shanling.
I don't recall using ST with DX320 from USB C. I'll have to check it out. And, I just got the Hiby M300 for BT digital transport use for travel. I'll check it too. The ST were poor from my galaxy zflip5, iPad, Shanling EC Mini, and Sony NW-A306.
I was most disappointed with the EC Mini. I thought the quad DAC of the ST would be a nice change from single DAC of the Shanling.
Sorry to hear about the iPad, EC Mini and the Sony. I think it was fine from the DX260 and M9+. I was just a bit perplexed that I had to move the volume to 60-70% of maximum volume (for both BT and USB C connection) but I guess that was the complaint early on in the thread about volume capping.
I don't know if you installing the T+A ST app, but in the app you have a firmware update that raising the maximum volume by 3dB. T+A releasing this update a long time ago, by the way.
I don't know if you installing the T+A ST app, but in the app you have a firmware update that raising the maximum volume by 3dB. T+A releasing this update a long time ago, by the way.
As an audio novice, I am hoping more experienced members can help me with a recommendation as to the best way to connect my T+A Solitaire T headphones to take advantage of the capable DAC on my Magnetar UDP900 blu-ray player. This blu-ray player has an "ESS9038PRO D/A decoding for 2-channel XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs, ESS9028PRO D/A decoding for 7.1 RCA output. Support for XMOS USB Audio input." I have attached two images showing the various connections available on the Magnetar.
What would be the best way to connect the T+A Solitaire headphones to get the best audio quality for watching movies and listening to audio discs? The cable to the headphones will have to be about 3-4 meters long to reach from my Magnetar to my seating position. If you recommend connecting using the "balanced" connections, how would I best connect the connect the Pentaconn connection on the T+A headphones to the three-pin XLR connections on the Magnetar? Is there a good quality 3-4 meter cable available to make this connection?
Thank you for any advice you might be able to share.
As an audio novice, I am hoping more experienced members can help me with a recommendation as to the best way to connect my T+A Solitaire T headphones to take advantage of the capable DAC on my Magnetar UDP900 blu-ray player. This blu-ray player has an "ESS9038PRO D/A decoding for 2-channel XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs, ESS9028PRO D/A decoding for 7.1 RCA output. Support for XMOS USB Audio input." I have attached two images showing the various connections available on the Magnetar.
What would be the best way to connect the T+A Solitaire headphones to get the best audio quality for watching movies and listening to audio discs? The cable to the headphones will have to be about 3-4 meters long to reach from my Magnetar to my seating position. If you recommend connecting using the "balanced" connections, how would I best connect the connect the Pentaconn connection on the T+A headphones to the three-pin XLR connections on the Magnetar? Is there a good quality 3-4 meter cable available to make this connection?
Thank you for any advice you might be able to share.
Explanation: both outputs on the back are line outputs and not headphone outputs. You therefore need an additional amplifier in between
3: Aftermarket 6.3mm jack to 2.5mm jack cable
Explanation: The only real headphone output is a 6.3mm on the front panel. T+A did not add such a long cable so it will need to be aftermarket.
** Careful because T+A did proprietary (non-standard) cabling, so you need to measure the cable and provide the proper pin layout to the cable maker … For the 3.5mm single ended cable and the 4.4mm balanced cable I provided the correct layout earlier in this thread.
(4: buy an extension cable 6.3mm male - female of a suitable length)
Explanation: both outputs on the back are line outputs and not headphone outputs. You therefore need an additional amplifier in between
3: Aftermarket 6.3mm jack to 2.5mm jack cable
Explanation: The only real headphone output is a 6.3mm on the front panel. T+A did not add such a long cable so it will need to be aftermarket.
** Careful because T+A did proprietary (non-standard) cabling, so you need to measure the cable and provide the proper pin layout to the cable maker … For the 3.5mm single ended cable and the 4.4mm balanced cable I provided the correct layout earlier in this thread.
(4: buy an extension cable 6.3mm male - female of a suitable length)
If I would go with Option 3, “Aftermarket 6.3mm jack to 2.5mm jack cable” would I have to have a custom cable made? Or a custom jack? Could you please clarify exactly what I should buy for this option?
Also, for 3) and 4) would be able to recommend quality parts to buy?
If I would go with Option 3, “Aftermarket 6.3mm jack to 2.5mm jack cable” would I have to have a custom cable made? Or a custom jack? Could you please clarify exactly what I should buy for this option?
Also, for 3) and 4) would be able to recommend quality parts to buy?
Quick Q: how do you pair the BT-W5 with the ST? The instructions seem only be for laptops . Thanks
Edit: managed to get them to pair and things are working nicely. Gold/orange light on, plugged into my iPad Pro. [had to switch off BT on iphone and ipad in order not to confuse things]
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