I love dunu. Have lots of their equipment. So glad to see that they are making door stops now too.
@LorenzoFrausto4 ай бұрын
😂
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
🤣
@nmatheis4 ай бұрын
Dunu x Tesla Cyberdoorstop
@jamesberryman98934 ай бұрын
I love Dunu, so I'm sure I would love this DAC. Fantastic review, Andy!
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Thanks James!
@gadgetgenerationspulkit4 ай бұрын
Great review Andy, I saw that DUNU is now also coming up with the DTC800.
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I already in the process of getting DTC800
@andresvr83574 ай бұрын
Cuál es el Dunu dtc 800, tienes enlace?
@The_Chosen_Juan4 ай бұрын
Not a bad score for this dongle, but I'm glad I could get the Onix Alpha for $90, I think it worth the extra money
@LorenzoFrausto4 ай бұрын
Love alpha
@edgoreec4 ай бұрын
Gran video!! Harás reseña del dunu dtc 800?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I have DTC800 on order
@wilsonescudero32984 ай бұрын
Buena revisión Andy
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Gracias!
@Chaoder4 ай бұрын
This is a long comment. After watching this review, i’m still left between ibasso dc07 pro and onix alpha. When it comes to price, still highly considering the alpha. I own the ibasso dc03 pro which is amazing, and purchasing onix alpha is an upgrade. What i’m getting here is that onix’s analog sounding timbre should add more body to the sound with less fatiguing highs. I own the simgot ea500lm, which sounds energetic and clinical, so that would be really giving a piercing highs when paired with dc03 pro. Now, here’s my impression when paired dc03 pro with shure srh750dj, it sounds less bass with no piercing highs. And when compared with audio technika ath-pro 5x, it sounds with a stabbing highs. So i’m really going along with andy’s reviews here. Especially for analog sounding dacs released this year.
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this
@Chaoder4 ай бұрын
Hi andy. By the way, in your perspective, is onix alpha’s performance really sounds extremely detailed? Because it seems really hard and challenging or rather impossible for a analog sounding dac to be clinical without the “piercing/stabbing” high. Details, macro/micro presentation, and soundstage width is my priority.
@matusjurcik69744 ай бұрын
Hello Andy (maybe u already plan this), would you compare in a shootout your 5 star dongles new vs old? I mean ovidius vs centrance vs alpha vs dc07 pro vs ...? This kind of video.
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, I might do it once I have the time
@quartz93694 ай бұрын
Hi andy love your videos! can you explain what is synergy and richness in the comparison section?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Synergy is how well two different items work together, in this case either the headphone or IEM being paired with the dongle. Richness as the name imply how rich or dense the sound notes are, how solid the body of sound
@starofmadness83074 ай бұрын
Nice review
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@pirateporo30844 ай бұрын
You should do a cat review as an april fools joke
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
LOL 😹😹
@carlostoledo40834 ай бұрын
Hello friend, nice video. I have a question, I have a Fiio KA5, and a just recently order an Aful Explorer so I was looking for an upgrade and best synergy, which would be better DTC 480 or Onix Alpha?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
For Aful Explorer, I will recommend ONIX Alpha more unless you want even warmer sounding synergy then go for DTC480
@carlostoledo40834 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault thanks friend one more question if you don't mind. How many hours for burning aful explorer?
@kevinleete85494 ай бұрын
Hi Andy, great video 😀 i noticed on Dunu's website that the DTC480 has 5 different filters. Did these adjust the sound much?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
They don't make much difference if any
@mauroloureiro17814 ай бұрын
I have the Dunu DTC480. You won't notice any difference. I actually don't like how much forward is middle/vocals. I think I will sell it with less than a month of use
@bernaquinonezreveles29524 ай бұрын
I don’t understand The alpha (500mW) is more powerful than KA17(650mW)?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
The numbers says one thing, actual real life listening tests will reveal the true nature. Regardless, both are already exceedingly powerful for a dongle
@bernaquinonezreveles29524 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault I understand I’m kinda curious. Which sound more louder at maximum volume?? (Where they connect directo to pc)
@bernaquinonezreveles29524 ай бұрын
I have the Fiio KA17 and don’t wanna regret of my purchase. I want the most powerful dongle for planar iem That’s remember a dongle called ACMEE of 720mW but only have 1 chip DAC ESS
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
The most powerful dongle now is the ONIX Alpha. But really tons of other dongles are closely matched with loudness
@bernardoandrade884 ай бұрын
@@bernaquinonezreveles2952 newly released l&p w2ultra has 800mw but might be too harsh sounding, not analogue.
@bamskie20244 ай бұрын
Curious question, is your Hifiman Sundara the 2022 version or the original one? Thanks for the response!
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
It's the later model
@jamesdonaghy67584 ай бұрын
Very much like the AK HC2🤔
@gabrielgrdamasco4 ай бұрын
Hi Andy! Are you planning to evaluate the Kinera/Celeste CD-10?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Not sure yet, we see how it goes as I have so many already here in hand
@gabrielgrdamasco4 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault thanks for the quick reply Sir. !
@Ruudwardt4 ай бұрын
Hi Andy. This and the DEW4X appear to be same thing in different package. What is the difference in sound between the two?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Very closely matched between those two, running same Cirrus logic DAC. Both I consider being smooth and musical
@AronAddams74 ай бұрын
The design looks cool, but i guess It wont feel good when its in the pocket because of the protruded front part.
@sachinmapari57964 ай бұрын
Fiio KA17 Vs Ibaaso dc04 All over best dac suggest please
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Both are already the best among many, you just need to determine what sort of sound style you prefer. Dynamically enhanced, KA17, transparent neutral, DC04Pro
@andresvr83574 ай бұрын
I wouldn't be surprised if blon v1's doongle was as good as this one
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
I will know soon, I have one on order
@djicj46434 ай бұрын
blon v1 is a rubbish
@statoskop4 ай бұрын
Здравствуйте, планируете сделать обзор на iFi Audio GO bar Kensei?
$50 is a good price for a good dongle. I don't know what you use now, but assuming you are using something less resolving, then yes this DTC480 will offer better quality overall
@YouTube_PremiumerАй бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault Thank you for your quick and kind reply. I will buy this one.
@donindiana85044 ай бұрын
Can you get your hands on KZ EDC pro? Hbb just shamelessly hyped it. Love to hear your thoughts. It's cheaper than KZ ZVX / DFI.
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Will likely yes, how soon I can't promise as I have lots of IEMs here still need to complete my review. Thanks
@andresvr83574 ай бұрын
You say it reminds you of Kiwi Ears Allegro, so in tonal precision and instrumental realism would you say they are the same? Or would you say that this is less than an ibasso dc-04 pro or DC-06 pro?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Precisely what I am referring to, is that DTC480 is as analog warm sounding as Kiwi Ears Allegro. DC06Pro is not as accurate/transparent due to enhancement in sound dynamics, DC04Pro on the other hand offers flatter neutral but transparent accuracy without warming effect
@KaButcherBri4 ай бұрын
Andy, would you recommend pairing this DAC with the Simgot EM6L?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Depends on what you looking for. If you want rich velvety output then yes, DTC480 can make your EM6L even richer/warmer sounding
@kamwardmama-o24243 ай бұрын
How to turn on high gain mode ? You didnt mention it in the video , is this dongle enough for p1 max 2 ? Buying them next month . Liked this better than the ka13
@AndyAudioVault3 ай бұрын
Press the vol up and down at the same time. enough for P1 Max? this thing is more than enough for something a lot harder to drive like HiFiMan Sundara
@kamwardmama-o24243 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault great thanks i like the minimalistic looks and also want something thats not drains battery fast like the ka13
@kamwardmama-o24243 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault talking about the p1 max 2 never liked the s12 pro's design though i prefer resin shell also since its lighter
@kamwardmama-o24243 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault how do i know its in high gain mode ? Is there any indication in its lights ?
@mayurga89564 ай бұрын
Hello andy, can you tell me whether the cvj assassin is better or worse than truthear Hexa and other iems in that range. From your review I got convinced that it is good, versatile and value for money, especially for gaming and has my prefered neutral sound signature. But I can spend little more to get the other iems in the $100 price range if I can get better sound and gaming performance. So is assassin is the choice or something else is better?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
If gaming is your priority, then Hexa does not have the pinpoint accuracy and crisp imaging that Assassin offers, Hexa is tuned specifically for music with Harman style tuning
@mayurga89564 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault Then is there any upgrade to assassin in this price range? Or is the assassin is the best for both gaming and music in this price?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
In this price point, Assassin is the one to go for gaming. You can also consider ND X12
@mayurga89564 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault okay I will get the assassin then. Thanks for your time.
@nathz20204 ай бұрын
Hi my friend did u try the trn vx pro+? Its 1dd and 8ba hybrid driver.
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Not yet, it is very recently released
@nathz20204 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault yes me too 😂
@Execrat10n4 ай бұрын
Hi Andy! Help me solve the problem of powering the dongle from the phone, thank you!
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
I should be plug and play, you attach the USB C cable and it works
@J-PopLover-x3i4 ай бұрын
You have tanchjim zero(4.4mm)mod version right? What is the difference between 4.4mm and 3.5mm version of tanchjim zero on Onix alpha XI1? The sound is improve or not?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, my modded Tanchjim ZERO 4.4 is no longer working due to some damage done when I tried to resolder the cable (tried to solder in a much thicker Valkynaz cable), so I have not tested it with ONIX Alpha
@J-PopLover-x3i4 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVaultYou will be try again? If you done I want to know the result because I also love tanchjim zero. Do you have plan to make review video of tanchjim mod version?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
That's unlikely. I have damaged 3 Tanchjim ZEROs in the attempt and I don't want to do it again. Tanchjim ZERO shells are not designed to be opened and does not have provision to accommodate modular connectors
@J-PopLover-x3i4 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVaultthanks your answer Andy.
@mauroloureiro17814 ай бұрын
I have the Dunu DTC480 and I'm disappointed. Isn't a complete bad dongle if you like a lifeless sound, I expected a better sound, more power and better soundastage and this dongle just can't deliver that. The sound is very bright with the vocals pushed too forwarded and most of the time lacks weight or punch in low region. I think that even my Ibasso dc03 pro still a better option
@andresvr83574 ай бұрын
Compared to the ibasso, would you say that dunu sounds less lively, less euphonious? Would you also say that it does not surpass it in level of detail?
@mauroloureiro17814 ай бұрын
@@andresvr8357 definitely the Dunu sounds less musical and lively than the ibasso dc03 pro and somehow more intimate, special the vocals. The Dunu is more bright and I have a little bit more details, maybe because is more brighter. But for me the Ibasso has a more powerful and lush sound, I do prefer the ibasso to just enjoy the music
@andresvr83574 ай бұрын
@@mauroloureiro1781 What did I pair it with so that it is so brilliant oh and thank you for answering why I no longer regret not buying
@rul-20444 ай бұрын
Ibasso Dc-elite or Ifi go bar kensei?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Still testing Kensei now
@aelramos6883Ай бұрын
is dtc480 better than epz tp35?
@AndyAudioVaultАй бұрын
No. They are tuned differently
@andresvr83574 ай бұрын
How is it different vs m12i which is 10 vs this 9
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Which section?
@andresvr83574 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault technicalities
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
M12i offers 1 point higher with resolution and extension (technicalities)
@afiqir51584 ай бұрын
exactly like cybertruck 😂
@idefkicabti41414 ай бұрын
Fiio jh5?
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
I don't have FiiO JH5 yet
@gwine90874 ай бұрын
VU meters are pretty but useless.
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
VU? where?
@gwine90874 ай бұрын
@@AndyAudioVault Sorry wrong video.
@lokrj4 ай бұрын
How is your Mi 9T still alive till this day, unbelievable
@AndyAudioVault4 ай бұрын
Yep, such amazing phone, the battery even still running good