Can someone link their Sony Walkman to the DAC through WM port to micro? it seems that it doesn't work with the WMC to micro cable from Fiio (L27). I'm trying to use the DAC on my NX4 DSD using my Sony A55, but i don't know if the cable is the main issue or the whole compatibility.
Topping NX4
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Lushy Brushy
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Just want to post a mini review for anyone looking to purchase.
Love all the accessories it comes with, they are all very handy and the velcro dots are a very nice touch (although I ripped them after trying to stick magnets instead before finding out they mess electronics up
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This is my first portable dac/amp, before I was using the Cayin N3 (headphone jack is messed up now) and ATH-M60x/ V-moda XS as portable. I wasn't happy with the way the m60xs sounded as portable and only really shined with my Audiogd-R2R at home, which limits me to my desk. I can honestly say that the high gain along with the bass boost makes it a dream to listen to now. For me being able to have such audio quality not being stuck to a desk is amazing. It's so easy to plug and unplug from anywhere! I even dropped it along with my phone on a tile floor once and nothing happened (NX4 landed at the bottom), I was so scared before picking it up.
One of the best audio purchases I've made, I seriously feel it takes me 70% to my audiogd-R2R at home and I enjoy the music even more since I'm able to move around, be in bed, the car, at work in my desk or wherever else! Battery on dac/amp mode lasts me a full working day from 7am till 6pm (car journeys included).
I can use my phone as a player and stream music if I want to (which I don't, I use my music library for FLAC files) something that would be very pricey in a DAP and nowhere near as good sound quality at a similar price. I feel it gives a lot of power and thickness to the sound, specially with high gain, man handles most headphones and without losing clarity. Way better than the o2 amp I used to have, the bass boost makes it sound sort of like a tube amp, creamier and bigger.
Only complain is that the usb c to usb micro cable is very weak and connection gives in quickly, therefore I ordered a short Fiio cable with 90 degrees on both ends.
Love all the accessories it comes with, they are all very handy and the velcro dots are a very nice touch (although I ripped them after trying to stick magnets instead before finding out they mess electronics up
).This is my first portable dac/amp, before I was using the Cayin N3 (headphone jack is messed up now) and ATH-M60x/ V-moda XS as portable. I wasn't happy with the way the m60xs sounded as portable and only really shined with my Audiogd-R2R at home, which limits me to my desk. I can honestly say that the high gain along with the bass boost makes it a dream to listen to now. For me being able to have such audio quality not being stuck to a desk is amazing. It's so easy to plug and unplug from anywhere! I even dropped it along with my phone on a tile floor once and nothing happened (NX4 landed at the bottom), I was so scared before picking it up.
One of the best audio purchases I've made, I seriously feel it takes me 70% to my audiogd-R2R at home and I enjoy the music even more since I'm able to move around, be in bed, the car, at work in my desk or wherever else! Battery on dac/amp mode lasts me a full working day from 7am till 6pm (car journeys included).
I can use my phone as a player and stream music if I want to (which I don't, I use my music library for FLAC files) something that would be very pricey in a DAP and nowhere near as good sound quality at a similar price. I feel it gives a lot of power and thickness to the sound, specially with high gain, man handles most headphones and without losing clarity. Way better than the o2 amp I used to have, the bass boost makes it sound sort of like a tube amp, creamier and bigger.
Only complain is that the usb c to usb micro cable is very weak and connection gives in quickly, therefore I ordered a short Fiio cable with 90 degrees on both ends.
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TiborG
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Just want to post a mini review for anyone looking to purchase.
Love all the accessories it comes with, they are all very handy and the velcro dots are a very nice touch (although I ripped them after trying to stick magnets instead before finding out they mess electronics up
This is my first portable dac/amp, before I was using the Cayin N3 (headphone jack is messed up now) and ATH-M60x/ V-moda XS as portable. I wasn't happy with the way the m60xs sounded as portable and only really shined with my Audiogd-R2R at home, which limits me to my desk. I can honestly say that the high gain along with the bass boost makes it a dream to listen to now. For me being able to have such audio quality not being stuck to a desk is amazing. It's so easy to plug and unplug from anywhere! I even dropped it along with my phone on a tile floor once and nothing happened (NX4 landed at the bottom), I was so scared before picking it up.
One of the best audio purchases I've made, I seriously feel it takes me 70% to my audiogd-R2R at home and I enjoy the music even more since I'm able to move around, be in bed, the car, at work in my desk or wherever else! Battery on dac/amp mode lasts me a full working day from 7am till 6pm (car journeys included).
I can use my phone as a player and stream music if I want to (which I don't, I use my music library for FLAC files) something that would be very pricey in a DAP and nowhere near as good sound quality at a similar price. I feel it gives a lot of power and thickness to the sound, specially with high gain, man handles most headphones and without losing clarity. Way better than the o2 amp I used to have, the bass boost makes it sound sort of like a tube amp, creamier and bigger.
Only complain is that the usb c to usb micro cable is very weak and connection gives in quickly, therefore I ordered a short Fiio cable with 90 degrees on both ends.
Perfect USB connection, elegance, stable connection. Only the price is like Apple accessories ..
Yes, the included type C to micro usb is very finicky, so I bought a 1 feet braided cable from Amazon (Basics) and the connection issues are gone.
Harry Manback
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Does it come with an iPhone cable?
A cable that doesn’t require the CCK is like finding a unicorn. ****ing apple and their cables.
A cable that doesn’t require the CCK is like finding a unicorn. ****ing apple and their cables.
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I've used this with the NX4. Works perfectly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lightning-...ne-iPad-iPod-Chord-Mojo-Fiio15cm/254290548314
Hiss, Unnoticeable
sound sig, Tends to bright.
have unbalanced issued for low volume listeting...
What price savvy digital transport you would suggest to pair with NX4 DSD?
Apart from Amazon/ Aliexpress, does anyone know where I might be able to find a stockist in Hong Kong? I've googled searched and visited a good handful of audio/hifi specialists but no joy.
Why don't you contact Topping shop at AliExpress. There is 80% probability their main depot is in Shenzhen which is right next to Hong Kong.
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L27 works for Sony NW-A45 to Fiio Q5 for sure. What could be the problem if no go for Topping NX4 DSD?
Nice Idea, Have thought of that... but to lazy to proceed...I velcro'd my NX4DSD to a cheap phone case and just stick my phone in the case when I want to use the NX4DSD. I didnt want velco attached to my everyday case, so I got a cheap $8 case on Amazon and just use it for this purpose. My phone is a Pixel 3a, and I use the UAPP app.
btw. I like the L angle Adapter C - Micro ...
CTheE
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has someone tested this unit recently against a fiio q1mark2 or similar fiio products (even k3)? Wondering how big of a difference the output power does. driving iems/k550/hd660s or similar.
tomaszffffff
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Would NX4 work directly from Tidal on Pixel 3a without UAPP in between?
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And what about apps that are not available in UAPP like YouTube???
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There is direct comparison in Youtube by Retro Eric Reviews.
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