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

[richardloh]

If I may ask, how much of a difference these two (ours and that LPSU) make versus USB power? Just curious

On PC setup, more clarity from darker/less noisy background ? I like music to "pops" and it does so.

Just to add, I also have idefender+ from not too shabby oladra upgraded Antipodes cx+ex stack and had demo-ed many a time to friends on how it too makes music "pops" ... even with extravagant Shunyata Sigma usb cable since I cannot avoid cabling there while being a believer of no cable is best cable.

Updated: I am only using LT3045 module and does not have separate ifi 5v lps to compare

Cheers.

 

[iFi audio]

On PC setup, more clarity from darker/less noisy background ? I like music to "pops" and it does so.

Thanks a lot and that's the feedback we've been getting. Cleaner background makes all sound sources to pop more indeed, so your observations are a spot on. Enjoy!

 

[AkiraZ]

Does anyone have a problem with dc03 pro connection ? I'm using Realme Q3 pro and the dongle can't connect with it whatsoever ( dongle is fine cuz i test with laptop ) if anyone have a solution please let me know,thank you.

 

[bamboostreet]

Does anyone have a problem with dc03 pro connection ? I'm using Realme Q3 pro and the dongle can't connect with it whatsoever ( dongle is fine cuz i test with laptop ) if anyone have a solution please let me know,thank you.

Its the dimensity chipset: if you have a jack 3.5, the only dac that will work is the one with the jack. I have the gt neo first gen (dimensity 1200) and any dongle dont work with it...

 

[bamboostreet]

Does anyone have a problem with dc03 pro connection ? I'm using Realme Q3 pro and the dongle can't connect with it whatsoever ( dongle is fine cuz i test with laptop ) if anyone have a solution please let me know,thank you.

More info here
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...e-as-a-dap-only-what-specs.23934/#post-806398

 

[povidlo]

TempoTec Sonata MHD is on big sale from iHi-Fier Music Store for $29 USD (with $20 off coupon). Supports mic, 8x MQA/Tidal, and two firmware versions: 1Vrms and 2Vrms.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms23DuK

 

[khtd]

Its the dimensity chipset: if you have a jack 3.5, the only dac that will work is the one with the jack.

This is not true at least for some Dimensity chipsets: I have a phone (OnePlus Ace Racing Edition) with Dimensity 8100-Max & 3.5 jack, and external dongles work without any problems. Maybe the problem is on a software side - I use Neutron.

 

[bamboostreet]

This is not true at least for some Dimensity chipsets: I have a phone (OnePlus Ace Racing Edition) with Dimensity 8100-Max & 3.5 jack, and external dongles work without any problems. Maybe the problem is on a software side - I use Neutron.

Yes the new revision from mediatek (8100/8200) now can handle usb configuration midi, still there is issue with 1100/1200...

 

[toge]

TempoTec Sonata MHD is on big sale from iHi-Fier Music Store for $29 USD (with $20 off coupon). Supports mic, 8x MQA/Tidal, and two firmware versions: 1Vrms and 2Vrms.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms23DuK

S4BPU1J4TAJR not working for me I've pmed them for a code

 

[Jet Black]

Yipieee mine just arrived.

 

[toge]

Yipieee mine just arrived.

first impressions? My shio should be arriving before end of this week

 

[Jet Black]

first impressions? My shio should be arriving before end of this week

Well at first i didn't kinda noticed the difference on my older dc03, but after a few hours listening I noticed I like the songs better on this new dc03 pro... Uhmm by the way its a dc03 pro that I'm yipieeeng about

 

[Ichos]

Well at first i didn't kinda noticed the difference on my older dc03, but after a few hours listening I noticed I like the songs better on this new dc03 pro... Uhmm by the way its a dc03 pro that I'm yipieeeng about

I guess I was right!

 

[Jet Black]

I guess I was right!

It has sweeter notes. Is what I noticed. And that it has more separate sounding instrumentation. And that the bass is tamer tho more correct. I'd say a more mature dc03. While the Dc03 is kinda childish and playful, this one is the more mature/adult approach to music. I find it having more holographic sound too. Kinda hard to explain but overall I feel like revisiting all my music with this one more. Every music i try, I notice something different. Tho hard to explain in words probably it's the more hifi thing kicking in.

 

[XERO1]

I really love my DC03Pro. It's the only under-$100 dongle that I've heard so far that pulls off the difficult trick of sounding clean and clear without letting any artificial brightness or harshness creep in. Kudos to iBasso for achieving this in such a compact, efficient and inexpensive package. Plus, it works like a charm with no connectivity issues or RFI noise when I use it with my iPhone. I just wish there was an option to be able choose between using it's built-in volume control or using the phone's volume control. I know iBasso has an app for Android devices that allows this (and many other things), but there's nothing for iOS. But it's not a deal-breaker for me.

And the DC04Pro looks like its going to be the balanced version of the DC03Pro.

I'll definitely be picking one up as soon as they hit Amazon US.