So finally after 5+ years of service, my LG v30+ gave up on me yesterday. After toying with an idea of getting an xperia (cos of 3.5mm headphone jack) and given it doesnt have same DAC/AMP capabilities, I swallowed the pill and got an S23.
May i seek advise - Is there any sub $100 (or around $50) adapters that can drive HD 6xx. I'd have preferred somewhat non bulky (unlike JCally AP10), but if they get the job done - think I'd take it.
So finally after 5+ years of service, my LG v30+ gave up on me yesterday. After toying with an idea of getting an xperia (cos of 3.5mm headphone jack) and given it doesnt have same DAC/AMP capabilities, I swallowed the pill and got an S23.
May i seek advise - Is there any sub $100 (or around $50) adapters that can drive HD 6xx. I'd have preferred somewhat non bulky (unlike JCally AP10), but if they get the job done - think I'd take it.
Tanchjim Space would be a good choice.
If you don't need volume control and you have a 4.4mm cable there is also the FiiO KA2, it's the smallest balanced DAC/AMP (dual CS43131) and you can get it for like 40 bucks.
Very pleased with the sound of the iBasso dc04 pro. A lot of power and clarity for the Meze 99 classics. One of the things I appreciate most about this DAC is that even at low volume everything is in its place, the sub-bass, the vocals, the cymbals… and at high and very high volume nothing distorts and it’s very pleasant to listen to. Good gadget for sure.
I wish more reviewers talked about the lack of volume memory on tanchjim space. But I found only 1 reviewer who talked about it and dismissed it as a minor inconvenience. I guess maybe since I'm a low volume listener I care too much about my ears health and the space gets me sweating bricks when it randomly disconnects and threatens to reconnect at high volume. Probably it's the usb cable's issue, but the mere chance of it happening makes me insecure lol. But I guess it's less of an issue if you are a headphone user. Sorry... just a random rant.
If tanchjim is somehow seeing this, I hope they implement some firmware update or volume memory in their next dongle.
I wish more reviewers talked about the lack of volume memory on tanchjim space. But I found only 1 reviewer who talked about it and dismissed it as a minor inconvenience. I guess maybe since I'm a low volume listener I care too much about my ears health and the space gets me sweating bricks when it randomly disconnects and threatens to reconnect at high volume. Probably it's the usb cable's issue, but the mere chance of it happening makes me insecure lol. But I guess it's less of an issue if you are a headphone user. Sorry... just a random rant.
If tanchjim is somehow seeing this, I hope they implement some firmware update or volume memory in their next dongle.
Volume memory would be a nice touch yes. That said I don't have the same issue as you, actually when I put the Space on high gain and crank up the volume of my phone to the max, the sound level is almost ideal to my ears. I just add a couple of clicks on the Space and it's perfect.
I wish more reviewers talked about the lack of volume memory on tanchjim space. But I found only 1 reviewer who talked about it and dismissed it as a minor inconvenience. I guess maybe since I'm a low volume listener I care too much about my ears health and the space gets me sweating bricks when it randomly disconnects and threatens to reconnect at high volume. Probably it's the usb cable's issue, but the mere chance of it happening makes me insecure lol. But I guess it's less of an issue if you are a headphone user. Sorry... just a random rant.
If tanchjim is somehow seeing this, I hope they implement some firmware update or volume memory in their next dongle.
I find comfort in your comment, because I had the exact same concern with the E1DA DAC as well lol XD. Almost blew my ears 3 times and made me avoid any dongle without volume buttons. It had a volume limiter later on but oh well, it's like the boy that cried wolf at that point.
Volume memory would be a nice touch yes. That said I don't have the same issue as you, actually when I put the Space on high gain and crank up the volume of my phone to the max, the sound level is almost ideal to my ears. I just add a couple of clicks on the Space and it's perfect.
I find comfort in your comment, because I had the exact same concern with the E1DA DAC as well lol XD. Almost blew my ears 3 times and made me avoid any dongle without volume buttons. It had a volume limiter later on but oh well, it's like the boy that cried wolf at that point.
on space's default volume and high gain, my phone volume has to be at minimum volume for it to be ok for my ears. Yeah I'm that sensitive I guess
I think it depends a lot on how sensitive your headphones or earphones are. The default volume might be too high for safety with some devices. Regardless, you have to find a way to protect your hearing.
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