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

[Atek2019]

New Usb DAC Dongle from Hiby

 

[someyoungguy]

New Usb DAC Dongle from Hiby

Haven’t they already had a dongle with the FC5 product number?: https://headfonics.com/hiby-fc5-review/

 

[Ghoostknight]

Haven’t they already had a dongle with the FC5 product number?: https://headfonics.com/hiby-fc5-review/

i might be wrong, but is it possible that the text in the pic is wrong? on the device you see "05" ... maybe its actually a FC05

 

[someyoungguy]

i might be wrong, but is it possible that the text in the pic is wrong? on the device you see "05" ... maybe its actually a FC05

Found it in their WeChat account, this posted yesterday:

They’re still calling it FC5, but it has dual CS43198 and SGM amplifier chips, whereas the older one had ES9281PRO and ES9603Q amplifier chips. Naming is confusing!

 

[Atek2019]

Found it in their WeChat account, this posted yesterday:


They’re still calling it FC5, but it has dual CS43198 and SGM amplifier chips, whereas the older one had ES9281PRO and ES9603Q amplifier chips. Naming is confusing!

single - 125 mw,
Balance - 245 mw

 

[Takeda`1537]

I'd have real trouble seperating the myriad dual CS43131 dongles.

I too have a number of those (Fosi, Shanling, ddHiFi, Yuki, ...etc) and the differences are very subtle!

 

[dumpsterfire]

Hey everyone! I’m looking at the ALO Audio Pilot II to have a convenient and unobtrusive Apple dongle style 4.4mm out on my phone. Are there any alternatives I should consider? https://www.campfireaudio.com/products/pilot-ii-4-4mm-portable-dac?_pos=1&_sid=af3dd552f&_ss=r

Thanks!

 

[ScrofulousBinturong]

I searched the thread to no avail, so I'm asking here. Apologies if it's been asked and answered.

I'm looking for a USB-C DAC that will also charge my device. There's a bunch of splitters out there and I've tried one two that sounded horrid. Is there anything good? I only need a 3.5mm output, not balanced or 4.4mm.

 

[Lindholdt]

I searched the thread to no avail, so I'm asking here. Apologies if it's been asked and answered.

I'm looking for a USB-C DAC that will also charge my device. There's a bunch of splitters out there and I've tried one two that sounded horrid. Is there anything good? I only need a 3.5mm output, not balanced or 4.4mm.

So, you are looking for a power bank with build in DAC/amp? Don't think I've ever seen or heard about that...

 

[redbasskeys]

Their new TC07S is a bit cheaper ($40) and even more beautiful IMO :

what's the sonic difference between the TC07S and TC09S?

 

[aarondinh]

Hello, is there any dongle usb-c to 4.4mm on the market? I mean the real dongle not the thumbdrive or something larger?

 

[dumpsterfire]

Hello, is there any dongle usb-c to 4.4mm on the market? I mean the real dongle not the thumbdrive or something larger?

ALO Audio Pilot II: https://www.campfireaudio.com/products/pilot-ii-4-4mm-portable-dac?_pos=1&_sid=af3dd552f&_ss=r

 

[ApaucalyptiK]

what's the sonic difference between the TC07S and TC09S?

None, they are USB cables, it's only a matter of look.

 

[Atek2019]

None, they are USB cables, it's only a matter of look.

no, you're wrong, i have these two.
they sound different.
TC90S = wider soundstage, Warm, add mid bass
TC07S = more depth then TC90S, add more sub bass depth also, less mid bass than TC09S, vocal more lively than TC09S. But less wide sound stage compare to TC09S.
these two are really good usb c cables.

 

[ApaucalyptiK]

no, you're wrong, i have these two.
they sound different.
TC90S = wider soundstage, Warm, add mid bass
TC07S = more depth then TC90S, less mid bass than TC09S, vocal more lively than TC09S. But less wide sound stage compare to TC09S.
these two are really good usb c cables.

I'm not wrong, i disagree, to each their own beliefs.
If your beliefs makes you think you hear differences between zeros and ones transmitted through digitals cables good for you