r31ya
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Music player that allows you to use the dongle dac directly instead of using the phone internal dac
USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best
rafagoulart
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UAPP is an app available on the playstore (USB Audio Player)
I had a Tempotec before it died in two months, honestly i don't trust any of these dongles
Apple's dongle has a fragile appearance and inspires care but with zeal you'll be fine
bombadilio
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Thanks!
I had 0 issues whe. I could plug into a phone. Now with singles it's wild and crazy these die so fast. Hoping to NOT spend $100 year in dongles. There had to be a high quality solution for a 3.5mm jack that is not massive in a pocket... Anyone?
Brain Damage
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The Periodic Audio Nickel looks very interesting. I like the fact it is purely an amp with 3.5 in and 3.5 out. Have you any experience of pairing this with any LG V-series phones? Wonder how the V30/V40 would sound with this as they are super DACs.
HiFlight
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I use my Nickel with my MO, Sansa Clip+ and phone. It sounds great with everything I have used it with. It has been updated to have even longer battery runtime and a bit more output power. One would think double-amping would be detrimental to the sound but that isn't the case as the Nickel has a very high input impedance which greatly reduces the load on the source device. Even the Clip+ sounds superb with the Nickel. Makes for a very stealth package.. HiFi in the palm of the hand!
It also carries a 5 yr. warranty. Periodic's customer service is second to none.
I have never heard one of the LG V series, sorry I can't be of help there.
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Brain Damage
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Thanks. Also, does the Nickel drive high impedance headphones (250ohms+) as well as a budget desktop amp (e.g. Schitt Magni) and to what extent is battery consumption sacrificed as a result?
HiFlight
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I tried the Nickel with my 160 0hm 100db/mW ES-P1 earbuds using as a source both my Moto G7 phone and Shanling M0 player and in both cases, the output was well above my normal listening level. I then tried the same combo using my vintage Sennheiser HD-424 over ear phones which have an impedance of 2000 ohms! (That right, 2K!) and a sensitivity of about 96db/mW. With the M0 as the source, I easily reached my normal listening level with headroom to spare. My phone, however, delivered a lower volume. Still listenable but less than my normal level. The 424 is the most difficult to drive headphone I have ever owned, so perhaps you can get an idea of the capability of the Nickel!
I have noticed no excessive battery consumption. I am over 10 hours since charging and still have a green light.
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Anyone find the Tempotec E44 too loud for iems even at minimum button volume when connected to phone? Not with UAPP but with Spotify.
bombadilio
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I'm trying to just power Sennheiser ear buds so that's a bit overkill.
I bought USB Audio Player Pro and the Apple headphone USB C adapter but
- Call volume with this adapter went dow. 25% like people said
- USB Audio Player Pro seems to distort or make the sound VERY Crackly.
HiFlight
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It is an elegant solution to getting great sound from a 3.5 jack. Hardly impacts your phone battery unlike USB dongle.
bombadilio
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Isn't it overkill though if all I'm doing is using $200 earbuds?
HiFlight
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Maybe, depending on what value you place on your music quality. For sure a $200 earbud will sound better than directly out of your phone's headphone jack.
Brain Damage
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And a $200 earbud will sound even better out of an LG Vxx's headphone jack!
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