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

[staticV3]

Hey, do you have any idea about how better 9038s is compared to DC01, I'm on tight budget but can stretch to 9038s, but as being a student don't get to buy stuffs easily, what should I do I'm confused.

If you join the E1DA discord channel, then there are 4-5 guys who can compare the two for you.

 

[ShabtabQ]

The 9038S lacks DSD and 32/384 support.
Annoyingly, it can pick up EMI noise.
It needs a fair amount of power (my 6T can power it for exactly 11hrs with WiFi, Cellular, and the screen off).
But in exchange you get amazing SQ with supreme level of detail.
The choice is yours..

I understand that but since I'd be importing it I won't be getting warranty and IBasso I'll get natively so 1 year warranty, the main question is the sq and how much of a improvement it will be from DC01, if it's more than enough for the hassle of importing it, paying extra and having no warranties, then I'll definately go for it, and I'll be using it mostly for on the go listen using tin t2 or blon maybe, since my SHP9500 is not balanced and they say the adaptor doesn't work.

 

[ShabtabQ]

If you join the E1DA discord channel, then there are 4-5 guys who can compare the two for you.

Can you please share the link

Nevermind found it

 

[staticV3]

Can you please share the link

Nevermind found it

Just search for "dc01" and you should find those who own it

 

[ShabtabQ]

Just search for "dc01" and you should find those who own it

Can't really find a proper comparison for both, just people are saying that it's better in terms of sq, but not by what margin and how it compares in depth.

 

[staticV3]

Can't really find a proper comparison for both, just people are saying that it's better in terms of sq, but not by what margin and how it compares in depth.

If you want specific answers then ask them specific questions.

 

[Dobrescu George]

George, have you auditioned the iBasso DC02 (3.5mm)?
I'm seriously considering it for my Samsung tablet and easy to drive headphones...

Not yet, but most probably will in the near future!

It surely does look like a great tiny DAC/AMP for a phone!

 

[superuser1]

When is the IKKO ITM05 Music Patch going to be available with retailers? Any info on that?

 

[TimeSnow]

AliExpress somehow manages to avoid customs when shipping to Germany. Maybe it's the same for India?

This was always true for Ireland... Until this last 11/11.

Got hit with customs on some Iems.

 

[alex5908]

I've received 9038S recently. A very powerful DAC. Two divisions out of ten on my phone with Type C is enough for me for comfortable listening. The minor thing which disturbs is a very rigid cable. Can anybody share the link to a flexible Type C male to Type C male cable? Like almost the one we have for DC01. Non-detachable though.

 

[artpiggo]

I've received 9038S recently. A very powerful DAC. Two divisions out of ten on my phone with Type C is enough for me for comfortable listening. The minor thing which disturbs is very rigid cable. Can anybody share the link to a flexible Type C male to Type C male cable? Like almost the one we have for DC01. Non-detachable though.

 

[nitinvaid20]

Which DAC you suggest for my Oneplus 7Pro?
Meizu VS ibasso DC02 as i need 3.5mm output

 

[alex5908]

artpiggo
I have this one too but I need the DC01 type weaved cable.

 

[niemamnazwy]

I have Huawei P30 Pro, EMUI 10. The headphones connected to the adapter are Koss KSC75 (no mic).

My iBasso DC02 doesn’t work for telephone calls. Phone call audio comes thorough the phone speaker. Both in the default Huawei dialer and third-party dialers. Have anyone encountered such a problem?

Media and other voice calling apps work perfectly. Audio during i.a. Skype calls comes from the headphones, input is via the built-in phone microphone.

 

[janx]

I just got the Meizu Hifi Dac (standard).
Spoiler: It is just totally insane how good this DAC sounds for just about 20€.

I compared it with the Meizu 16th (845's aqustic dac and cirrus logic amp) and Meizu Pro 5 (ESS 9018). I was expecting a sound quality somewhere between both but honestly it is as good as the Pro 5. I did several A/B tests and it is very difficult to explain the differences because the sound signature is very similar.

I read several times that the dongle is supposed to have a "neutral" tuning. I wouldn't say that this is wrong, but it is definitely far from being boring. Bass is powerful and precise. High dynamic. Very detailed.

Also I did not notice any issues concerning above mentioned "intereferences" and in my case I did not notice any issues with bit perfect playback (although it wasn't important to me).

I'm just wondering if Meizu is destroying the whole DAC market right now ^^

Will continue listening and might give an update in a few days.

Regards!
Jan

Edit: just a quick note: I also just compared it also attached to an external amp. At least with full volume the sound of the dongle feels less precise and powerfull compared to Pro 5. Still very good but it seems when using as line out at full volume it just loses a little bit of power.