[marekm]

It would really be annoying if somehow Apple jams up the works somehow.

Did they "jam up" the works in iPads ?

 

[rocketron]

Did they "jam up" the works in iPads ?

Apple might “ jam up “ a lot more if they release lossless Bluetooth in a few weeks??

 

[marekm]

The question referred to USB-C replacing the Lightning port in future iPhones, not Bluetooth.

 

[originalsnuffy]

Did they "jam up" the works in iPads ?

Not that I know of; but my ipad is old school lightning.

Apple just has a bad habit of blocking out non Apple devices. I don't expect that in this case, just was checking.

 

[originalsnuffy]

Hello, I'm looking for a few recommendations for a USB DAC with 2.5mm+3.5mm output termination? I can only find Fiio BTR5 2021 as a decent option but it's a bit bulky to be used as a USB DAC. Any leads would be helpful. TIA.

Shanling had a unit last year called the UA2 that fits your needs.

https://headfonics.com/shanling-ua2-review/

I focus primarily on my FIIO Q3 which has all three terminations but is about 2/3 the size of a iphone. Whereas the Shanling UA2 is fairly small.

I will most likely be putting the Shanling UA2 up for sale; but lately I keep all my trades/sales to the US due to exorbitant prices and unreliable international shipping incidents.

 

[marekm]

Apple just has a bad habit of blocking out non Apple devices. I don't expect that in this case, just was checking.

My iPad Pro works with anything I connect to its' USB-C socket.

I do not expect iPhone 15 to behave differently.

 

[Matias]

New Moondrop Dawn Pro dual 43131 dongle for 50 usd is a steal.

https://moondroplab.com/en/products/dawn-pro
https://hifigo.com/collections/new-arrival/products/moondrop-dawn-pro

Now on sale for 40 usd, insane...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005948845170.html

 

[originalsnuffy]

Apple might “ jam up “ a lot more if they release lossless Bluetooth in a few weeks??

Is there any substance to this post, or is it just wishful thinking?

 

[Nivalof]

Greetings to all!
I need your advice. I listen to music from iPhone, Apple Music only. The headphones have a resistance of 32 and 16 ohms and a sensitivity of 114 and 113, respectively. Now I use a 3.5 mm adapter for lightning from Ugreen. And everything suits me, I like Ugreen even more than Dackport xd, as it is not strange)
But you always want something better and more. Therefore, I decided to study the issue with dongles, read various reviews here and there, the last 100 pages of this topic and got completely confused.
The question is, will there be an increase in the overall sound quality when switching to a dongle?
My headphones do not require any special amplification, etc. Now the adapter from Ugreen is doing a great job. I do not need any colors - the most honest, transparent sound, such as the author intended.
I would really appreciate your comments.

 

[Lentloss]

Now on sale for 40 usd, insane...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005948845170.html

Just grabbed one under 40€ with coupons cumulations, that was too tempting! Hopefully it will delivers well with a low battery consumption. I like the Space-like design but with all rounded edges here. About the holes, let's hope it's not too much of a dust grabber, they seems fairly small enough. Would be more concerned with any water spill . Do you think it will function with an app? Not sure if it was the case or not with the Dawn.

 

[Comrade Penguin]

Just grabbed one under 40€ with coupons cumulations, that was too tempting! Hopefully it will delivers well with a low battery consumption. I like the Space-like design but with all rounded edges here. About the holes, let's hope it's not too much of a dust grabber, they seems fairly small enough. Would be more concerned with any water spill . Do you think it will function with an app? Not sure if it was the case or not with the Dawn.

HifiGo, Shenzen Audio and Linsoul also all seem to have it in their sales for a smidge over $40. Very tempted as my aging Dragonfly seems to both suck up battery life and the volume steps in android are a bit coarse to find the right level on IEMs. Do we know what units that seem more or less the same like the Tanchjim Space and Shio were like with battery life and app compatibility? I use Roon Arc and the usb driver seems to be fussy.

 

[Lentloss]

HifiGo, Shenzen Audio and Linsoul also all seem to have it in their sales for a smidge over $40. Very tempted as my aging Dragonfly seems to both suck up battery life and the volume steps in android are a bit coarse to find the right level on IEMs. Do we know what units that seem more or less the same like the Tanchjim Space and Shio were like with battery life and app compatibility? I use Roon Arc and the usb driver seems to be fussy.

With 100 steps of independant volume adjustement there's plenty to find the right level here

 

[baskingshark]

Greetings to all!
I need your advice. I listen to music from iPhone, Apple Music only. The headphones have a resistance of 32 and 16 ohms and a sensitivity of 114 and 113, respectively. Now I use a 3.5 mm adapter for lightning from Ugreen. And everything suits me, I like Ugreen even more than Dackport xd, as it is not strange)
But you always want something better and more. Therefore, I decided to study the issue with dongles, read various reviews here and there, the last 100 pages of this topic and got completely confused.
The question is, will there be an increase in the overall sound quality when switching to a dongle?
My headphones do not require any special amplification, etc. Now the adapter from Ugreen is doing a great job. I do not need any colors - the most honest, transparent sound, such as the author intended.
I would really appreciate your comments.

Is your sensitivity values in dB/mW or dB/V?

 

[Nivalof]

Is your sensitivity values in dB/mW or dB/V?

dB/mW

 

[baskingshark]

dB/mW

Then TBH, probably you won't get much benefit from amplification. Even a sub $10 apple dongle should suffice for your needs.

However, some dongles do colour the sound (ie they are perhaps warmer or bassier) and some consumers desire this colouration. Also, some dongles have high output impedance, and may not be suitable for gear with low impedance (rule of 8ths). Otherwise, the more powerful dongles probably might benefit you if you are using gear with low sensitivity or high impedance, in terms of tightening bass, increasing dynamics/soundstage.