[staticV3]

How about 9038s vs Cozoy Takt C

Well first of all, you should compare the 9038D to the Takt C, not the 9038S since D=SE and S=Balanced.
The chip in the Takt C (9018) is known to sound quite shrill and metallic. The 9038 fixes this inherent flaw (though it still sounds analytical rather than musical (AK4493)).
Furthermore, the Takt is laughably underpowered compared to the 9038D. At 32Ohm, it can only manage 1.5VRMS (=45mW) compared to the 9038D's 340mW.
S/N Ratio is also higher on the 9038S with -123dB compared to -120dB on the Cozoy. Additionally, Cozoy doesn't even provide THD+N measurements which certainly doesn't paint a nice picture for the brand.
Moreover, Cozoy deploys at least some amount of BS marketing with lots and lots of meaningless buzzwords and things like gold plated USB-C connectors (*sigh*). You'd be hard pressed to find anything like that with E1DA products.
As the finishing touch, the 9038D will only cost you $70-80 compared to $115 for the Takt C.

 

[staticV3]

Hey everyone, I've given up on persisting with my Cayin N5ii any longer, it has too many issues and I think I would prefer using my Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ instead for a more portable solution and reduce my number of devices and keeping the option of using Spotify. My question is, can I achieve the same listening experience using a type-C to 2.5mm balanced DAC from my phone? I use Campfire Andromeda IEMs currently, and I want to continue to do them justice and get the most out of them also. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

Pretty sure the 9038S/D will outperform your Cayin by a fair amount. One user compared the 9038s to his Fiio Q5 THX AM3D and found them to be on the same level.

 

[spskboy]

Well first of all, you should compare the 9038D to the Takt C, not the 9038S since D=SE and S=Balanced.
The chip in the Takt C (9018) is known to sound quite shrill and metallic. The 9038 fixes this inherent flaw (though it still sounds analytical rather than musical (AK4493)).
Furthermore, the Takt is laughably underpowered compared to the 9038D. At 32Ohm, it can only manage 1.5VRMS (=45mW) compared to the 9038D's 340mW.
S/N Ratio is also higher on the 9038S with -123dB compared to -120dB on the Cozoy. Additionally, Cozoy doesn't even provide THD+N measurements which certainly doesn't paint a nice picture for the brand.
Moreover, Cozoy deploys at least some amount of BS marketing with lots and lots of meaningless buzzwords and things like gold plated USB-C connectors (*sigh*). You'd be hard pressed to find anything like that with E1DA products.
As the finishing touch, the 9038D will only cost you $70-80 compared to $115 for the Takt C.

That’s sound great!
I will try 9038D when it’s available.

 

[alex5908]

I will try 9038D when it’s available.

Meanwhile why not try this one? I did at kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...ble?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=ztella

 

[John Milton]

For me the absolute advantage of the Ztella over the other one you mentioned is the fact that no OTG cable or CCK/lightning to USB C cable is needed. I even flirted with the likes of Mojo and IFI XDSD, but on the commute I want as clean a solution as I can get. This would make for great wired listening hopefully, and I can always use my noise cancelling headphones if need be.

 

[dimmockg]

Hi all

Keep looking at the ibasso dc01/dc02, curious if anybody has tried one and confirmed working with a huawei p30 mobile phone? (not the p30 Pro)

Cheers

 

[artpiggo]

Hi all

Keep looking at the ibasso dc01/dc02, curious if anybody has tried one and confirmed working with a huawei p30 mobile phone? (not the p30 Pro)

Cheers

I have one but not use with huawei. But since ibasso is based on china. And most chinese audiophile buy it with their variety of phones. Only known issue so far is some samsung models.

So I believe it should be fine but I can confirm again with my community.

 

[ryno1507]

Pretty sure the 9038S/D will outperform your Cayin by a fair amount. One user compared the 9038s to his Fiio Q5 THX AM3D and found them to be on the same level.

Thanks so much for your advice! Any idea on battery drain using the 9038s?

 

[artpiggo]

About 9038S, What cable used to connect it to use simultaneously with power bank?

 

[superuser1]

Does anyone know when the 9038X is going to be out?

 

[artpiggo]

Does anyone know when the 9038X is going to be out?

Wait .. what

 

[staticV3]

Does anyone know when the 9038X is going to be out?

It'll be a while that's for sure!

 

[staticV3]

Wait .. what

X=Balanced with HW volume

 

[artpiggo]

X=Balanced with HW volume

Cool.

 

[superuser1]

Wait .. what