Yes KA3 is very good and I am now using it as my reference.
It is crystal clear and detailed but not analytical nor bright.
It is crystal clear and detailed but not analytical nor bright.
USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best
ExTubeGamer
1000+ Head-Fier
Is the Hiby FC3 bright or not? I read that it's measurements are soo good. Thats why I am tiptoeing between the FC3 and the iBasso DC05. Currently I don't have a need for a 4.4mm port like in the FiiO KA3.
Fourier transformer
Head-Fier
I have the FC3 and it sounds neutral to me with my HD600 and etymotic kids 5. The FC3 is better than the headphone amp of the SSL 2 interface.
Any comparison with ibasso DC05 ?
No direct since in the review I compared with more expensive stuff.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-jade-audio-ka3-dac-amp.25575/review/27748/
Vs the DC05 from the balanced output it is grander, more open, natural timbre, more headroom, better power and control, more black background.
Sounds more than a larger gear than a USB dongle.
Hyde00
Headphoneus Supremus
If single ended only, would you guys recommend KA3 or M12?
Sounds like it's similar sound signature?
Sounds like it's similar sound signature?
ExTubeGamer
1000+ Head-Fier
Today I got myself a nice cheap DAC. The Creative SoundBlaster play 4. Very nice device. It is low powered enough to drive IEMs without hissing and can connect to the Nintendo Switch. Thats the best part. Now I can use low impedance IEMs on my Switch.
Don't know yet, I am waiting for my turn on the ongoing tour...
Really? I got one of those for my ps4 and returned it the next day. I could barely hear it at all, even after i passed it through my Little Dot mk2 lol
ExTubeGamer
1000+ Head-Fier
Did you tried setting it into mobile use mode?
Did you try this Creative SoundBlaster play 4, on a smartphone ?
If yes, how does it sound?
ExTubeGamer
1000+ Head-Fier
Yes, I used it with UAPP. You need to set it to Android + Switch support mode first. Supports up to 24bit 96khz and sounds warm. Slight bass boost and sparkling highs, basically very slight v-shape sound.
Yep, i even called creative customer service to make sure i wasn't missing anything. For my gaming/tv audio, I decided to go with the Fiio Taishan (also called D03K) and run it through my LD. If you already have an amp, i think the D03K is the best gaming DAC you can get for 20 bucks. It just takes a little work to get the most out of it.
My gaming audio path:
PS4>HDMI>TV(pass)>Coax>D03K>AMP
You could go PS4>Optical>D03K>AMP, but optical only has the bandwidth for 24bit/96kHz. Coax can reach 24bit/192kHz, which is this DACs max sample rate.
Woops, I just went on a rant again. . .
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Hi all,
I could sure use your help. I've been out of the hifi game for a while, but recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phone. Like most newer phones these days, it doesn't have a 3.5mm input built in.
I am looking for a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter with warm, V-shaped sound signature and a wide-sound stage (or as large as one). An adapter that has good build quality, no interference, and that doesn't use a lot of battery power would be a big plus too! I intend to power my old DUNU DN-1000 IEMs (whose sound signature that I love: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/dunu-dn-1000.16698/). I would like to stay under $50, but can stretch my budget if there is something that blows others out of the water.
Based on my quick searching of this thread, it seems this one is the closest to what I'm after - DD Electronics TC35: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/dd-electronics-tc-35.23739/
Are there others that I should be considering that better complement my preferred sound? Ty for your guidance!
~ im2bz2p
I could sure use your help. I've been out of the hifi game for a while, but recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phone. Like most newer phones these days, it doesn't have a 3.5mm input built in.
I am looking for a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter with warm, V-shaped sound signature and a wide-sound stage (or as large as one). An adapter that has good build quality, no interference, and that doesn't use a lot of battery power would be a big plus too! I intend to power my old DUNU DN-1000 IEMs (whose sound signature that I love: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/dunu-dn-1000.16698/). I would like to stay under $50, but can stretch my budget if there is something that blows others out of the water.
Based on my quick searching of this thread, it seems this one is the closest to what I'm after - DD Electronics TC35: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/dd-electronics-tc-35.23739/
Are there others that I should be considering that better complement my preferred sound? Ty for your guidance!
~ im2bz2p
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