Likewise, no desktop AMP/DAC will get anything out of the HD650 (or any other headphone for that matter) when out and about
Every situation needs a different tool. Thank God, there is no shortage of those, both for indoor and outdoor use
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Likewise, no desktop AMP/DAC will get anything out of the HD650 (or any other headphone for that matter) when out and about
Every situation needs a different tool. Thank God, there is no shortage of those, both for indoor and outdoor use
I have an iPhone and have used plenty of dongles with it. Compared to my desktop I feel the iPhone actually sounds better - I had the same impression with my previous laptop too. It was only really after playing around with dongles that I realized. I think there must be some other factors to do with noise in USB signal or jitter perhaps, so in my experience it’s not just about power from the phone vs computer influencing sound quality.
On the one hand I don’t have an Android phone to compare with, but there’s plenty of options around that play well with the iPhone, including some with higher voltage like A&K HC2 or that have a good amount of current like Questyle M15. My current favorites are HC2&3, M15 and Chronos, but there’s plenty of others I haven’t even heard.
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thank you. do you think these dongles make a much better sound with planar iems than the apple dongle? i think yes. i tried the apple dongle and it was a bit bright and peaky. the chronos sounds interesting but it is a bit expensive, weak and unbalanced. do you know the 9038? do you think the chronos could be an interesting alternative for an iphone?
thank you. do you think these dongles make a much better sound with planar iems than the apple dongle? i think yes. i tried the apple dongle and it was a bit bright and peaky. the chronos sounds interesting but it is a bit expensive, weak and unbalanced. do you know the 9038? do you think the chronos could be an interesting alternative for an iphone?
It depends on the planar IEM. Some planar IEMs are relatively easy to drive, whereas some like the low sensitivity P1 need something akin to a desktop amp rather than a run-of-the-mill dongle.
Which model of planar IEM are you looking at, and do you have the specs (sensitivity, impedance values)?
Apple Iphones are a very bad source. It would be the Timeless AE.
D1N0
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Does a portable DAC/AMP still fit in this category? The FIIO Q11 is apperently better than the FIIO K5 (more power due to battery so better dynamics) and cheaper (100 vs 129).
Elaborate pls.
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D1N0
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I haven't seen comparative reviews, but this Andy guy ( ) rates it on par with a couple of 200+ dollar models
I would like to see some more comparisons though by People like Gizaudio (wo rates the KA5 very high but not in the league Andy does) and the Honest Audiophile.
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misterfreeze
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Apple making the switch to USB-C is about to make the dongle chain a thing of the past. Can't wait to try my 9038 with an iPhone 15.
The Timeless AE has specs of:
Sensitivity : 104dB/1kHz.
Impedance : 14.8Ω
I would say this IEM is relatively easy to drive. Though it might scale better with amplification.
Another addition from Periodic audio. 4377ECB based DAC/Amp. Small, light, plays all formats. Would be interesting to see the reviews.
https://periodicaudio.com/product/silicon-micro-dac-amp/
https://periodicaudio.com/product/silicon-micro-dac-amp/
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9038?
D1N0
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Looks like they could use a photographer and an industrial designer.
ApaucalyptiK
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Do you know if there is any dual DAC 4.4mm dongle with detachable cable smaller and lighter than ddHifi TC44C ?
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Maybe the Zorloo ZuperDac Max?Do you know if there is any dual DAC 4.4mm dongle with detachable cable smaller and lighter than ddHifi TC44C ?
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