[marekm]

I will test the SHIO when it arrives. I intend to use it with my IEMs, Grado SR80 x and ATH-WP900.

If I do not like it, I will sell it and look elsewhere

 

[dialogue]

hallo...
i want search dongle for jack bal 4.4

which is better Sound Quality, esp in term of technicallities : imaging, layering, depth, separation, micro details, soundstage 3d holograph...

the option in my market local :

1. xduoo link 2 bal max.
2. ibasso dc04 pro.
3. moondrop dawn 4.4.

i only talk bout SQ from 4.4 bal. coz my cable all plug 4.4 now.

nevermind if have 3,5 and 4,4 in one dongle, if the output bal 4.4 is the best than other.

thanks

 

[Ichos]

and i don't remember the OP asking to drive only sensitive stuff, and the HD650 is not particularly hard to drive, but the SHIO is just a DAC without AMP. So yeah people will probably regret it especially with the advertising "SHIO can carry most earphones on the market" on their website.

I don't know why I keep replying to you, I guess I am a masochist....

You keep commenting without having a personal experience and knowledge.

The SHIO from the balanced output can do 4Vrms that were enough to drive the Sennheiser HD660S and the Focal Clear Mg among others.

As I have personally tested rather than speculating...

 

[Fourier transformer]

I don't know why I keep replying to you, I guess I am a masochist...

you keep replying because it is your job to sell gear

 

[lushmelody]

hallo...
i want search dongle for jack bal 4.4

which is better Sound Quality, esp in term of technicallities : imaging, layering, depth, separation, micro details, soundstage 3d holograph...

the option in my market local :

1. xduoo link 2 bal max.
2. ibasso dc04 pro.
3. moondrop dawn 4.4.

i only talk bout SQ from 4.4 bal. coz my cable all plug 4.4 now.

nevermind if have 3,5 and 4,4 in one dongle, if the output bal 4.4 is the best than other.

thanks

I think @OspreyAndy ranked those Cirrus DACs and DC04 Pro scores better. It is in the same tier of Cayin and Centrance

 

[Ichos]

you keep replying because it is your job to sell gear

Oh another wise guy...
Yes I get my share for every SHIO sold...
At this point I should suggest that you read the famous Einstein quote...

 

[superuser1]

DC04 Pro gets very toasty with long usage of more than an hour. Anyone else?

 

[lushmelody]

DC04 Pro gets very toasty with long usage of more than an hour. Anyone else?

Yep, it runs warm. Those two amps chips are wild. Lucky I dont have hard to drive IEMs. Low/medium gain keeps temperature more under control. Eco mode is trash though, it runs only through 1 amp chip, but solves the heat issue

 

[marekm]

SHIO review by Andy. Sounds reassuring



The full list: 100 USB DAC/Amp Audio Dongles Review

 

[Fourier transformer]

SHIO review by Andy. Sounds reassuring



The full list: 100 USB DAC/Amp Audio Dongles Review

no reply at Ambient Blue-eyedMonkey , this is very reassuring indeed

 

[marekm]

no reply at Ambient Blue-eyedMonkey , this is very reassuring indeed

No clue what you mean

Anyways, we are talking about a budget dongle, so let's just relax and wait for the postman

 

[Ichos]

For anyone interested here is my opinion on the FiiO KA5 including a comparison to the FiiO KA3.
A comparison to the iBasso DC04 Pro will be added at a later time when I am done with reviewing it.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-ka5.26441/review/30625/

 

[laleeee]

Can i switch off the volume buttons of the Tanchjim Space ?

 

[REXNFX]

WHAT WE LIKE:

• Solid build, with detachable cable.
• 4.4mm (balanced) and 3.5mm (single-ended) outputs available. Low and high gain options.
• No EMI.
• Does not get hot with long listening sessions.
• Warm analogue signature, fatigue-free musical tuning.
• Natural timbre.

[Source: Headphonesty]

Sounds good enough to me (at least at the price and for intended purpose)

How does it compare to your Zen DAC 2?

 

[KING DRANZER]

What is the best Dongle DAC available at or under $10


Am currently looking at:
Venture Electronics Avani
Venture Electronics Abigail
Apple Dongle
SAMSUNG Dongle


Which of these is the best in performance and reliability. And are there any other recommendations.