USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

[Robius]

CS43131 dac with OPA1622 amp for $17. I don't know if it's legit but it looks like a good deal: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002226021176.html?mp=1

Same dac and amp combo as Meizu hifi pro dongle.

Edit: I took the gamble and bought one.

 

[artpiggo]

Would be the best in 2021. L&P W2

 

[darmanastartes]

I have the Audirect Atom 2 (USB-C) on the way in for review.

 

[robar]

By the way, the "no sound" issue happened to me again with the Sonata HD Pro. Now I'm pretty sure that my Moto G4 Plus android phone caused it. (I used it with the phone for a few days exclusively, and it stopped working when I first wanted to connect it to a windows. I also noticed that the sound was sharper and somwhat sibilant with the phone, which is not the case with windows) The Moto G4+ is a really crappy device in many ways so I wouldn't be surprised if its usb messed up the sonata.

This time it was not enough to just uninstall the sonata in windows device manager, I had to update the firmware to make it work. (I didn't bother with it previously so this is the first time I updated) Since then it works again flawlessly, but I won't plug it into the Moto G4 ever again lol
It's still a mysterious issue. While the problem was present, the only thing I noticed is that every time I connected the sonata to a windows, a "device not migrated" issue was added to the log in the device manager.

 

[OspreyAndy]

I am extensively testing up to 31 USB dongles and if you are keen to know it is here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2356925341002367/permalink/4644718698889675/

 

[k3v11n]

Hey guys. Going to be traveling soon and I'm looking to bring my HD58x with me. Anybody use the iBasso DC03 with HD58x and iPhone 12? Anything comparable to the iBasso within its price point? Thanks

 

[OspreyAndy]

Hey guys. Going to be traveling soon and I'm looking to bring my HD58x with me. Anybody use the iBasso DC03 with HD58x and iPhone 12? Anything comparable to the iBasso within its price point? Thanks

For an alternative to DC03 within the same price range, the best possible pairing for HD58x would be HiBy FC3, that Sabre unit is super coherent and transparent with great driving power of 2 Vrms. FC3 drives my 69 Ohm 96db Magnetic Planar with ease

 

[k3v11n]

For an alternative to DC03 within the same price range, the best possible pairing for HD58x would be HiBy FC3, that Sabre unit is super coherent and transparent with great driving power of 2 Vrms. FC3 drives my 69 Ohm 96db Magnetic Planar with ease

Thanks for the recommendation. But after more digging around I came across the FiiO BTR5. How does this compare? I like the BT capability. Is wired still possible with this device? I’m willing to pay more if it’s a better option. Sorry new to this. Would love something I can bring around instead of stuck at my desk. Lol

*EDIT* - after more research I think I’ll stick to your recommendation.

 

[Jet Black]

For an alternative to DC03 within the same price range, the best possible pairing for HD58x would be HiBy FC3, that Sabre unit is super coherent and transparent with great driving power of 2 Vrms. FC3 drives my 69 Ohm 96db Magnetic Planar with ease

Hiby fc3 is better in sound quality to the ibasso dc03?

 

[OspreyAndy]

Hiby fc3 is better in sound quality to the ibasso dc03?

Yes

 

[OspreyAndy]

21 dongles done, 10 more to go....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2356925341002367/permalink/4644718698889675/

 

[Jet Black]

21 dongles done, 10 more to go....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2356925341002367/permalink/4644718698889675/

Why is there no ibasso dc03? =(

 

[OspreyAndy]

Why is there no ibasso dc03? =(

DC03 is already widely used and known. So I didn't prioritize it for this venture yet. Perhaps later

 

[slex]

21 dongles done, 10 more to go....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2356925341002367/permalink/4644718698889675/

Does your incoming 10 dongles include below? Seems to be cheaper version of Cobalt w/o MQA?

 

[OspreyAndy]

Does your incoming 10 dongles include below? Seems to be cheaper version of Cobalt w/o MQA?

I may try that once I recovered some funds. Buying 31 dongles practically broke me hahahaha