Make Your Phone A Hi-Res Player | ddHiFi X Headphone Zone Hi-Res Affordable Dongle DAC/Amp Review

[@pralaygaming9485]

The DAC chip used here is an entry level chip, usually used my most brands for their entry level product and are generally priced in Rs. 600 to Rs. 1100 price range. This product seems to have advantage in case of build quality but charges a premium of Rs.1000 or more over other brands. Audiocular D11 which is priced below Rs.2000 comes with a much more premium DAC from Cirus Logic. I have used a Meizu Hi Fi pro with that same cirus logic DAC and it performs way above the DAC used in this product. Disclaimer - I have not used this product but have used product with the same DAC as used in this product and also have not used Audiocular D11.

[@viratsharma2211]

I am starting my journey as an audiophile i have a question that does the hi res dac which converts type c to 3.5 mm jack are compatible with type c iPhones and other type c apple devices

[@zygote8888]

This has same DAC and amp as Audiocular D07 and better would be Audiocular D08

[@pralaygaming9485]

@@zygote8888 Yeah 👍 Audiocular D07 is basically the same product with a different cable.

[@mrinalkalita1858]

So as a begineer which portable DAC will you suggest to be the value for money.

[@zygote8888]

@@mrinalkalita1858 audiocular D07 value for money

[@sudipchatterjee]

I bought it just to test a DAC/Amp at this price. I am pleasantly surprised! I liked it so much that I kept it and had some prolonged listening sessions. I found that with some IEMs, like the Final A5000, it reveals imperfections in poorly recorded tracks and they do not sound well. Other than that, this has no flaw. The sonic performance and the build quality are a steal at this price! Thanks for reviewing and highlighting that microphone passthrough feature which is very easy to miss.

[@adityadev.pandey]

Which app you're using to listen HiRes audio

[@sudipchatterjee]

@@adityadev.pandey Apple Music on Android.

[@PhantomBoy_99]

Which smartphone do you use for the dac

[@sudipchatterjee]

@@PhantomBoy_99 Pixel 4a, iPhone 14 Plus.

[@rohithnd25]

Does using this DAC improve mobile gaming ?

[@senthil1145]

Does this always come with pouch or without pouch...??

[@zahidhussain-306]

Budget dac for iphone 15 would work well? Can see many options on amazon

[@parthapratimbaruah]

You mentioned microphone pass through on Android & iOS but not Windows. Can you please check if the mic works on Windows PC, primarily the Discord app.

[@PaulsPOV]

Sadly, it's not something I can check. I don't have access to that OS.

[@roopraj1156]

sir your JBL live 770nc review was very good can please compare those with the Sennheiser Accentum plus

[@RickWrecked]

Please reply to query it's urgent. If This DAC has Mic pass through support then if my iem cable doesn't have mic, and while listening to songs using this DAC and i get a call then can i use phones mic for calling purposes?

[@ankushwasnik9489]

I have recently got audiocular DAC and using KZ castor..with apple music im still seeing 16bit .. do i need to change any settings?

[@adminexecutive-t6h]

What about AUDIOCULAR - D07

[@abirg4u]

Does it have Microphone pass through for iPhone 15 series

[@PaulsPOV]

As far as I know, there's no pass through on any iOS devices.

[@raghunathwalunj5669]

I have downloaded the FLAC Hindi songs file in my samsung galaxy S10 plus .And this DAC was ordered yesterday. Will I feel the difference?

[@PaulsPOV]

Try some A-B testing and let me know if you do. Don't rush it. Spend some time with a FLAC and then an MP3. Depending on how transparent your IEMs, headphones, or speakers are, that'll make it easier to tell the difference in compression.

[@akshayyadu4391]

Nice video, will this improve/ noticable bass performance on ZNS pro and edx pro ? Or shall I forget DAC and upgrade IEM insted

[@PaulsPOV]

You'll be better off spending towards better IEMs before getting a DAC.

[@AbhishekSingh-zn8qd]

Hey Paul , Thanks for the detailed review . Can you tell me which adaptor(Lightning to Type C) do you use for iPhones?. I have a 14Pro , tried with some connectors it did not work.Thanks!

[@PaulsPOV]

There's a Hidizs LT03 on the headphonezone website. I've been using that. Seems to work well with my iPad.

[@nagaanushruth2410]

Sir I bought this DAC and amp and it was working fine with my phone. But all of a sudden it stopped working. If I connect it with my phone now my phone just stops the video,my phone just gets stuck. But it is working on my mother's phone 😢. Sir please help. What to do. My phone is iqoo 12 and I use a gaming headphones razer blackshark v2 X. Please help sir.

[@PaulsPOV]

I'm not sure what to do when it comes to troubleshooting with this device. Try contacting the folk at HeadphoneZone. They should be able to figure this out.

[@nagaanushruth2410]

@@PaulsPOV obviously I did that they said it is a compatibility issue even though I told them it worked fine for almost a month. And they said it does not cover in warranty. Now I am buying a kz's DAC type c to 3.5 mm jack converter. Can you make a video on that ,please.

[@PaulsPOV]

Oh, compatibility issue is possible. Perhaps your phone went through some sort of update, and this happened. I dont have any plans on reviewing the KZ unit just yet.

[@bensiab4330]

5 ft ft​@@PaulsPOV

[@fxETA]

Maybe try changing the default usb configuration.

[@subhamgupta1]

Please suggest me a Hires certified IEM which supports SPATIAL 360 sound and also Dolby Atmos by using the Apple Music. ❤️

[@PaulsPOV]

You'd need a Hi-Res player that supports these since spatial audio is more DSP than anything else. IEMs don't have the electronics to do all that like wireless earphones.

[@tarunofficial6566]

Hi sir, My Mobile doesn't have 3.5MM jack. Please suggest me which one should I go with 1) A Type-C IEM 2) 3.5MM IEM with seperate DAC.

[@CR72208]

Seperate dac always best bro

[@yashagarwal5816]

If you want this get the audioculat d07 instead...exactly same thing at half the price

[@Techy_meet]

I got a adapter with my Google pixel 6a , will that sound good with iems ?

[@viratsharma2211]

I am starting my journey as an audiophile i have a question that does the hi res dac which converts type c to 3.5 mm jack are compatible with type c iPhones and other type c apple devices

[@zygote8888]

Yes any USB C with digital audio output

[@leo5946]

I am worried whether i would work with nothing phone 2

[@okay4105]

I have the nothing phone 2 and it works perfectly

[@leo5946]

Have you noticed more battery drop than usual after using this ?

[@ArunG273]

I'm using hola with apple type c dac on laptop. It sounds good. Should i buy this dac for even better sound?

[@PaulsPOV]

Before you invest in a better portable dac amp, having more transparent IEMs makes more sense to go for. The Hola isn't as transparent as more premium IEMs, so you might get a very little difference between the apple one and this.

[@ArunG273]

@@PaulsPOV Thank you.

[@girish1955]

Hello Paul, appreciate the detailed review. Can we use a 3.5 to 3.5 mm aux cable and connect the ddhifi dongle to a powered portable speaker and enjoy the hi res sound through a speaker ?

[@PaulsPOV]

Yes you can, this is pretty much how I listen to Hi-Res audio on my car from my phone.

[@Theuncutmoves]

​@@PaulsPOVsir it is supported to reporting mike?

[@satishk8799]

Hey Paul, this thing doesn't have passthorugh for IOS devices, please help me with one

[@PaulsPOV]

I dont think iOS supports microphone pass through with most DACs. The one I do know that it works with is the Apple one.

[@utsavchaudhuri]

Will pairing this with Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones make it sound better in wired mode? Or the powered Bluetooth mode will sound better? Phone is Pixel 8 Pro.

[@12ka470]

Which music player are you used and what is your eq setting of xm4?

[@pravinrajsha]

Is it possible for you to confirm that microphone works when this is connected to your ipad? So i can at-least assume that it will work with iphone 15 before proceeding on buying this

[@PaulsPOV]

10:08

[@Prantik_Pal]

The one I am using is very generic, but gives me a constant hissing sound while using any headphones, more prominent while using IEMs maybe because they are more sensitive. So is it a dac problem only or depends on the smartphone as well? using a Realme GT 6 btw launched a few months back.

[@PaulsPOV]

I've had a few viewers mention this issue to me on my Live sessions. Get in touch with headphone zone about it. I think it's an issue. There shouldn't be hissing.

[@t13nmy]

Great video sir. I was looking for a usb c dac to listen to dt770 80ohm on my phone. will this dac amp combo be good enough?

[@PaulsPOV]

It should be fine. I would also recommend checking out my review on the iFi Go Link. It has a little more power, which should be better for your beyers. There's nothing like having a dedicated desktop DAC Amp for your headphones, but that'll cost a lot more.

[@hrithikbihari8424]

Hello Namaste Sir I already have realme bud 2 earphone can I connect this dac with my earphone in my samsung s20 fe

[@PaulsPOV]

You can, but your bottle neck will be the driver in the realme earphones. They're not made to be audiophile grade for sound reproduction. You'll be better off buying a good set of IEMs before buying a DAC/Amp like this.

[@prateekbhanushali1956]

Hey. I have a dongle DAC from Venture Electronics-AVANI. Would the update be justified?

[@PaulsPOV]

I haven't tested it so don't know for certain, but check and see if it has a dedicated Amp chip like this. If not, it will be worth the upgrade.

[@drstormchaser3845]

Hi Paul, thanks for the great review 👍. Can you try the compatibility of the DAC with other smartphone brands like Redmi, Motorola, Realme, etc ? Or if you have tried, can you share your experience?

[@PaulsPOV]

I dont have access to those brands, but I don't see why it shouldn't work with them. It's worthwhile connecting with the folk at HeadphoneZone about this if you'd like to know since they'll be able to try this out. I'm sure members of their teams have already tried this.

[@drstormchaser3845]

@@PaulsPOV Ok, I will connect there. I read on their website that some people have faced problems like background noise and shrill sounds with KZ-AM01 and Venture Electronics' Abigail Pro while using them with the above brands' smartphones....so just wanted to know if it's the same case with this one too.

[@anshumansarkar2162]

Hi , in headphone zone site it is mentioned that not compatible with samsung s23. What exactly is the issue?

[@sufiyankhan1969]

Even a normal type c to 3.5mm is not supported on my s23. But the inbuilt dac of s23 is way better. I bought fiio jd1 with type c and the sound is fabulous. I use the Harman reference to listen to songs. I used the same iems in poco F4 and the base was too sharp in that phone but not in s23. The base in s23 is pleasant and not sharp. Conclusion: Buy iems with DSP if you have s23, no need to buy dac.

[@neverfindme-fj5ds]

Hey paul, Iam using tangzu wan'er, should i buy a dac to get the best output, If yes pls suggest me one....

[@PaulsPOV]

I quite like the iFi Go Link. Feel free to give my review and comparison of it up against the ddHiFi dac a look. The Wan'er is resolute enough to hear the differences between the two DACs.

[@a4audiophile92]

Hey Paul do we get this carry pouch when we purchase it from headphonezone?

[@PaulsPOV]

The carry case is a separate product that you can purchase from HPZ. It's not a free add-on with the DAC, sadly.

[@frigorissol3804]

Hey, I have an S23 and an Sennheiser HD599, would you recommend this? I am new to this.. so any suggestion would be helpful! Thanks in advance :)

[@PaulsPOV]

This isn't supported by the S22, S23 & S24, sadly. Consider the iFi Go Link instead. It does have its differences with this but is slightly better at amping, which should work better with your headphones anyway. Feel free to watch my comparison between it and the ddHiFi.

[@subhamgupta1]

I am using motorola edge 40 Neo. Can i use these DD HIFI OR IFI GO LINK OR SHANLINK UA1 PLUS ? And can you please suggest a good IEM UNDER 3000 RUPEES.or yo get the Hi res lossless audio by Apple music i have to invest more for IEM ? What about BLON - BL-03 Thank you in advance❤

[@PaulsPOV]

These DAC Amps work with phones that have USB C usually. If you use Apple Music, you will have access to Hi-Res audio. IEMs that I like are the Tangzu Wan'er, FiiO JD1, KZ ZSN ProX and Blon BL03. Feel free tomwatch my reviews on them to figure out which one will suit your taste. If you can squeeze a little more, I quite like the Simgot EW200 as well.

[@RahulKumar-hk7lv]

hey paul, first of all, i really appreciate ur work of explaing audio gadgets so well. i have venture electronics abigail pro, is buying ddhifi x Headphonezone a better upgrade or not, plz clear my doubt....

[@PaulsPOV]

As far as I know, the Abigail doesn't have a dedicated amp chip, so using this ddHiFi should create more of a kick with the IEMs you pair it with.

[@12ka470]

​@@PaulsPOVcomparison with iFi Audio - GO Link

[@catgpt-4]

Exactly, I'm using abigal Pro. It doesn't make any difference. I just wasted my 1k

[@viratsharma2211]

I am starting my journey as an audiophile i have a question that does the hi res dac which converts type c to 3.5 mm jack are compatible with type c iPhones and other type c apple devices

[@007unmesh]

Windows 11 not support how it install in windows driver

[@hansikursch484]

Will it noticeably improve the sound quality of blon bl03 and AKG K52? I'll be mainly using it with my realme p1.

[@PaulsPOV]

It'll certainly have better hardware than your phones internal DAC & Amp. The Blon BL03 isn't a very transparent set of IEMs, but the AKG might be a little more revealing with it.

[@adarshs100]

Nice Video as always, Will i get high res sound if i connect with 80 w speaker like Marshall tufton ,although im getting good sound at 80 % sound!

[@PaulsPOV]

If you're playing via a Hi-Res source and this DAC/Amp, it'll certainly sound superior to wireless audio.

[@adarshs100]

@@PaulsPOV nice 👌 👍

[@SonyTv-lj1cz]

i recently bought Kz zsn pro iem. But i didn't know more about DAC so i bought portronics usb c to 3.5 mm, the problem is there is half sec fade after if there is silence in the media. I don't know whether this is cable or earphones problem. How to get rid of this problem?

[@PaulsPOV]

It's most likely happening from the apps playing or the dongle you're using. Try checking the apps settings for crossfade and a different dongle to see of it persists.

[@SonyTv-lj1cz]

@PaulsPOV sure thanks for the reply, it happens while gaming like BGMI, also with KZbin

[@PaulsPOV]

It's most likely from those apps in that case.

[@SonyTv-lj1cz]

@Siddhant-v5h are you using any adapter? did that solve the problem?

[@SonyTv-lj1cz]

@Siddhant-v5h which one?

[@kith_u]

What do u think of KZ's new dac 'KZ AM-01' ... it too has the same dac and amp chip as this one.. and more cheaper... Which one should I go for?

[@PaulsPOV]

I haven't tested it, but it's build quality from photos doesn't seem as robust as this and I don't think it has a dedicated amp chip like this as well, so it's output won't be anywhere as close to the ddHiFi's.

[@zygote8888]

Others are audiocular d07, jcally jm6 Pro all have same configuration

[@saviogoes6907]

Well headphone zone mentioned that KZ dac is not compatible with PC's

[@DareDevil-js1xy]

Is that carry case complimetary?

[@willi6600]

The one you see is Review unit. The Retail unit doesn't come with the case.

[@DareDevil-js1xy]

@@willi6600 thank you bro

[@darkiigod2292]

I've bought this DAC along with the EW200 recently and have noticed that the base sounds kind of buzzy and unclean when paired. Is this supposed to be the natural sound output from this DAC?

[@PaulsPOV]

There shouldn't be any buzzing from it. Some people have had a hissing or buzzing issues with it and contacted HPZ about it. I suggest you do the same for a fix.

[@darkiigod2292]

​@@PaulsPOV thank you for the kind reply. the problem somehow vanished after listening for sometime. I don't feel the buzz now.

[@PaulsPOV]

Ok, great! It could have been a little dust that got dislodged. Happy listening!

[@tejavardhana]

Just curious to know if it comes with parametric eq app?

[@redeyedninja7414]

I just use poweramp eq paid version

[@nimishjaiswal9399]

Hi Paul I want to ask you that Ddhifi Or the astell and kern xb10 which one should I buy please suggest

[@PaulsPOV]

They're both for different purposes. One I'd wireless for convenience and the other one leave you tethered to it. If you want higher quality, go for the ddHiFi, if you want convenience, go for the A&K. Consider watching my review on the iFi Go Link vs the ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC.

[@nimishjaiswal9399]

@@PaulsPOV thanks paul I'd go for the high quality audio listening thanks for the suggestion ❤

[@1995tirthankarbala1]

How it is different from the Venture Electronics - Abigail Pro as both has same dac chip? Thnkx in adv.

[@PaulsPOV]

There's no dedicated amp chip in Abigail Pro like in this.

[@1995tirthankarbala1]

​@@PaulsPOV how does it sound in compare to ASTELL&KERN Astell&Kern - AK XB10? I do have XB10 , looking for a wired one.

[@PaulsPOV]

The A&K is limited by its AptX codec. This will sound richer in detail, especially if you're feeding it with Hi-Res audio.

[@kowsalyasivamani4793]

Can you suggest any IEM under 2k-2.5k to pair with this DAC

[@PaulsPOV]

Have a look at my reviews on the FiiO JD1 & KZ ZSN ProX. Perhaps if you like a lot of detail, check out my review on the Tangzu Wan'er.

[@navinkumarkarmakar7954]

Xiaomi 11i hypercharge support it

[@sunnysuman1255]

I have a Dt 770 Pro 250 Ohm as well, I use it with my audio interface for recording. Are there any portable (and affordable if possible) DACs that can handle 250 ohm headphones like the Beyerdynamic?

[@PaulsPOV]

Oh that's a difficult one. 250 Ohms for portable means most portable stuff won't cut it. I use an old FiiO Mont Blanc portable amp to drive my beyerdynamic dt990 when traveling. Maybe check out the portable DAC Amps from the Shanling H series.

[@sunnysuman1255]

@@PaulsPOV it's difficult to find portable ones. I just ended up buying an ATH M50X for regular use. Although I don't know why they don't make small and powerful DACs. Maybe phones can't output that much power? But the Audio interface I use can be powered just through USB and works fine.

[@PaulsPOV]

Portable units usually can drive headphones up to 80 Ohms well enough. Battery constraints, I guess. Is your audio interface powered superately, or only has a USB cable powering it? The ATH M50X was going to be my next suggestion to you 🤣 It's a capable set of headphones, but I don't think it's as articulate as the Beyers.

[@sunnysuman1255]

@@PaulsPOV Interface has both a USB and a DC adaptor, You only plug it in if you need phantom power (48v) for some condenser mics. Otherwise it works just fine through USB. I mostly use it for Guitar and I never plug it in. Loving the M50x so far, 770s are a bit better but with that comes the bulkiness and 250 ohms and everything. I guess they both have their pros and cons.

[@231vemulajaideep3]

Hey paul, Is there any point in using these usb dac in Android phones as they don't support bit perfect audio??

[@PaulsPOV]

These certainly beat using internal hardware, which is why I use them.

[@tejavardhana]

How will it perform with lightning adapter on iPhone XS?

[@PaulsPOV]

It should work fine. I've used it on an iPhone and iPad with an adapter and it works well.

[@ShawnX]

if im playing normal audio on my phone & use this cable then my hi res ear phones will it change the sound quality to hi res ?

[@PaulsPOV]

No

[@nidhunmohan7035]

There are dacs having the same dac chip CX31993 Chip and amp max97220 for less than₹1000 in amazon ( brands like audiocular) Does the hz x hifi dac sound similar to that? Do i really need to spend an extra ₹1000 rupees just to get the same quality of audio?

[@PaulsPOV]

I've seen but not handled the audiocular you've mentioned, so I can't really comment on its sound, but the ddHiFi one is certainly built like a tank and will hold up through rough use well, which is something to consider when buying these. The last thing you want it a broken or detached cable.

[@rohitnaik6477]

Same question bro Specifications are same

[@sivakumarpraju]

5:49 Which Samsung Phone model you used to test this. Is it S22/S23/S25 series? Just wanted to check the comparability as I'm having S23..

[@PaulsPOV]

I've plugged it into a S20FE and A55 and had no issues. The headphonezone site does mention that this isn't compatible with the S22, S23 & S24 series of Samsung phones.

[@sivakumarpraju]

@@PaulsPOV Someone plotted a review in Headphone zone website stating he/she having no issue yet faced on S23. I really don't know how & why? That's why I checked this with you..

[@PaulsPOV]

Oh, it's possible that Samsung did some updates to sort some niggles out but I'm only speculating. I don't have one of these phones to check, sadly. Maybe try connecting with the folk at HPZ on call and ask them about this before biting the bullet. Otherwise, the iFi Go Link is a DAC I've really come to like. You could always consider that too if you like it. Feel free to watch my reviews on it if you'd like to.

[@sivakumarpraju]

@@PaulsPOV Thanks a ton for timely response.. 😊

[@vikas4383]

Why there's a hiss sound when we use a dongle, happening with me on my pixel 4. Will this be the same case with this dongle?

[@ArunG273]

Maybe you have a cheap dongle which doesn't have DAC.

[@pranjal1393]

Loose fitting may be

[@manvv.k]

compatible with Moto G54?

[@aboothahiru6354]

How is the build quality of this DAC ?

[@PaulsPOV]

00:17

[@adithyas1603]

Does the dac have mic pass through on PC?

[@SAK-wk1xt]

yep

[@amoryblaine1102]

How does it c mpare with th e lg v30 n v60 nquad dacs?ESS Sabre ES9218P?ESS Sabre ES9218P?

[@PaulsPOV]

I haven't done any back to back with them to be able to tell the specific differences. But I suspect they should be equally good in general. Usually, LG phones have good hardware, so you won't really need a dongle DAC.

[@zygote8888]

LG beats this dongle hands down no comparison

[@ShivaniChaturvedi-b5i]

Is this working with samsung s24 ultra with boya 🎤 mic

[@PaulsPOV]

This dongle DAC isn't compatible with the S22, S23 & and S24, as mentioned on the HeadphoneZone website.

[@sharkaboi]

Hey Does the mic pass through pass through in PC & Mac?

[@PaulsPOV]

I've just tried it on my Mac. When I plug a set of IEMs into the headohpne jack, the microphone does work via the IEMs as well as playing and pausing of media. With the ddHiFi, the play pause works, but not the microphone. It uses the inbuilt mic in the computer.

[@sharkaboi]

@@PaulsPOV Thanks for the reply! Wanted to get this as all in one solution for PC/mobile/Work mac but oh well :/

[@kalahasthijwalanaveen6334]

Is it compatible with Samsung S20 fe 5g mobile?

[@PaulsPOV]

It works well on mine

[@VipinVenugopal]

does this work with iphone

[@PaulsPOV]

Youll need a lightning to USB C adapter if you have a lightning port. It'll work.

[@elavarasandinesh2698]

Hey paul my Redmi Note 10s comes with Hires support do i really need a dac?

[@PaulsPOV]

Worthwhile doing a little research and seeing if it's only software support or actually has a good DAC & Amp chip. If it has good hardware, you should be fine with affordable IEMs.

[@elavarasandinesh2698]

@@PaulsPOV Thanks man ✨

[@shivatejasannareddy]

KZ ZS 10 Pro - I'm getting electric hissing in the background, it is more evident when nothing is being played, will getting a dac like this resolve by any chance?

[@PaulsPOV]

What are you plugging into when you hear this hiss?

[@shivatejasannareddy]

@@PaulsPOV into my primary laptop's inbuilt 3.5mm jack. If I plug into my secondary laptop's 3.5mm jack, then I'm still getting the hissing, but much less. My primary laptop's hissing is too annoying.

[@PaulsPOV]

Is the hissing more prominent when your laptops are being charged, or is it the same?

[@shivatejasannareddy]

Hissing is same as with/without charging. Here's what I noticed. I expect this is happening only when my devices are accessing sound output. If nothing is being played for a while, no hissing. If a notification or, open any app which uses sound output or any media is being played then I have the hissing in the background. In some songs/movies when the volume goes down, it is much evident in those situations. When I pause the media, hissing continues for like 30 seconds, then again dead mute. I expect after 30 seconds, the application/windows 11 is revoking the access for sound output.

[@PaulsPOV]

It sounds like an earthing issue to me. It could either be from your laptops or the IEMs earth point or cable has given up. Worthwhile speaking to the folk at HeadphoneZone about it if it's certainly not the laptop issue.

[@sahaypushkar]

sir will it work on a samsung phone. They always present an issue with a dac.Please respond sir

[@PaulsPOV]

They've mentioned that it's not compatible with the S22, S23 & S24.

[@Lucifer-uu7pi]

​But another youtuber used s24 ultra and it works there is there a misinformationon the wbesite @@PaulsPOV

[@PaulsPOV]

I haven't tested it with any S22, S23 or S24 so I'm stating what's mentioned on HeadphoneZone's website. It's best to connect with them and figure this out then.

[@sahaypushkar]

@@PaulsPOV sir last query, what about s21

[@PaulsPOV]

I suppose it will work since they've not mentioned an issue with it. Best to connect with them about this.

[@jarjissongs]

What do you think of moondrop dawn pro ?

[@PaulsPOV]

I haven't tested it yet.

[@tathagatde5845]

Hey, love your content? Could you do a deep review of Moondrop - FreeDSP 2-Pin to Type-C Cable?

[@PaulsPOV]

I don't have any immediate plans for reviewing these, but I'll try and get my hands on it.

[@tathagatde5845]

@@PaulsPOV sure, sure...

[@faiz2360]

Sir while searching a similar dongle dac on Amazon I came accross Audiocular D07 which provides CX31993 DAC and MAX97220 Amplifier. Sir my question is does all the dac with same chip CX31993 have an amplifier chip as well? Or is it not necessary for that dac to have an amplifier chip? Does this ddhifi dongle dac also has an amplifier chip?

[@PaulsPOV]

The ddHiFi does have an Amp chip. Having an Amp chip always helps with a boosted signal. I haven't tested the Audiocular so can't really comment on it, but usually, different brands tune their chips at the output analog stage, so it might have a slightly different tuning.

[@faiz2360]

@@PaulsPOV So it's better to go with ddhifi dongle dac?? If having the dac chip is not only the specification, rather they have tunning too.

[@PaulsPOV]

I can't say what's "better" since I haven't tested the Audiocular, but I can say that I quite like the ddHiFi dongle. I've also done a comparison between the ddHiFi and the iFi Go Link dongle. Feel free to give my review on it a look.

[@faiz2360]

@@PaulsPOV iFi Go Link is a high end product on a dongle dac category. It's bit expensive too.

[@souviksarkar1855]

Sir can I use it with EW200

[@PaulsPOV]

Of course you can!

[@jerrinjm]

Does this DAC require burn in

[@PaulsPOV]

No. Burn ins are usually for audio gear that has mechanical parts.

[@matthiaskoehler1504]

Looks really premium! Can't find this gadget here in Germany. Greetings my friend!

[@PaulsPOV]

Greetings Matthias! Yes, you would've noticed no foreign costing. I couldn't find it being sold overseas as well. Perhaps it will launch in time.

[@zygote8888]

There are plenty of other Chinese manufacturers with same configuration for eg jcally jm6 Pro , kz am01 and audiocular d07

[@editingmachine3748]

​@@zygote8888is Audiocular d07 good ?

[@nachiketpargaonkar8646]

Will this help for 320 kbps mp3s?

[@PaulsPOV]

If you don't have access to Hi-Res Audio, it doesn't make sense to pick up something like this. Pairing it with compressed audio may only showcase a better amping in sound, not detail or resolution in your audio, you need Hi-Res audio for that.

[@nachiketpargaonkar8646]

@@PaulsPOV Okay, so either FLAC or AAC audio files must be there

[@PaulsPOV]

Preferably. Right now, the easiest thing for lossless audio is Apple Music. I think it costs about 99 rupees a month for a subscription, and they have up to 192/24 sample rate and bit depth, which is good. So pairing this dongle dac with that and a good set of IEMs is the way to go.

[@nachiketpargaonkar8646]

@@PaulsPOV yes, I think that's the best option right now! Thank you! Amazingly detailed video as well!👌🏻

[@midhunjyothi7337]

Does iqoo neo 7 pro support this dac ?

[@PaulsPOV]

I was chatting with someone just a few days ago with an iqoo phone, and he said it worked for a month and then stopped working. Perhaps after some software update. So I'd say it'll most likely not be compatible.

[@7himmy]

How about Pixel 6a?

[@mr.vasudev99]

Is this work with s24 ultra

[@PaulsPOV]

Sadly, it's not compatible with the Samsung S22, S23 & S24 phones.

[@vickyrangire]

Does it compatible Samsung s21

[@hemantpatidar9754]

Yes but not with 22,23 and 24 series

[@vickyrangire]

@@hemantpatidar9754 thank you

[@souravsenapati4820]

Is it compatible with s24 ultra?

[@PaulsPOV]

Sadly, it's not compatible with the S22, S23 & S24 series.

[@souravsenapati4820]

Can you please suggest me something for s24 ultra!? I'm tired of searching the online and offline stores.

[@PaulsPOV]

I quite like the iFi Go Link. It should work well, but it doesn't have a microphone pass through. Great for music and media consumption if you like quality audio.

[@shuvadeeppaul2774]

why my salnotes zero sounds better on my pc than on my phone?

[@PaulsPOV]

It's possible your PC has a better DAC/Amp than your phones.

[@shuvadeeppaul2774]

@@PaulsPOV might be!.. So there is an another thought has crossed my mind. Does these dongle dacs sounds better than the lg or rog phones? which do have pre-installed dac inside.

[@PaulsPOV]

LG phones were known to have audiophile grade dac and amps so I'd never really recommend an external DAC amp to someone who had an LG. Rog phones, I'm not sure about.

[@shuvadeeppaul2774]

@@PaulsPOV okay! Thanks for the immediate reply! But I want you to compare these three things if possible..

[@PaulsPOV]

@shuvadeeppaul2774 it's unlikely. I don't have access to these phones.

[@AzahrKhana]

This dac facing hitting issue why

[@jeb_ultra9288]

Dac does heat while using. it's normal.

[@raktimranjanborpatra8013]

What about ios device how can we use

[@PaulsPOV]

Subscribe to Apple Music. Purchase dongle, plug into iOS device, plug in a nice set of IEMs to dongle, and enjoy music.

[@raktimranjanborpatra8013]

@@PaulsPOV will apple dongle works will i get 384kHz/32bit in apple original dac

[@raktimranjanborpatra8013]

@@PaulsPOV or we can use a normal adapter (lighting to female usb c ) and connect to ddHiFi dac will it work 384khz/32bit

[@PaulsPOV]

The Apple dongle only does 24bit/48kHz. Yup, an adapter works with the ddHiFi.

[@raktimranjanborpatra8013]

@@PaulsPOV tq

[@arshtamoly2938]

Does it work with s23?

[@PaulsPOV]

Sadly, no.

[@arshtamoly2938]

@@PaulsPOV thanks😔

[@supersaiyan9854]

00:48 unless you tend on destroying it 😆

[@benisonbinoy]

Which one do you think is better for my 1000XM5 (Wired Mode)? Headphone Zone x DDHiFi or Abigale Pro or anything else you're aware of? I am new to this as my old phone had a 3.5mm jack and this one doesn't. A few of my audiophile friends suggested thr normal c to 3.5mm converters will produce bad output so I am looking for a budget DAC.

[@PaulsPOV]

I haven't tested the Abigail Pro, but to my knowledge, it doesn't have a dedicated amp chip like this ddHi-Fi one does. This one pushes out 65mW @32 Ohms so should work perfectly fine with the XM5. Another one I've really come to like is the iFi Go Link. I think it'll do really well with the XM5. Feel free to give my review on it a look if you haven't already.

[@Orion_Silas]

65mW*

[@PaulsPOV]

🤣 yes, let me correct that.

[@Orion_Silas]

I'm sad that it's not available overseas yet

[@PaulsPOV]

I'm sure the guys at HeadphoneZone can try and make it possible if you write to them.

[@prvnpandla]

Broke after 5 months only even after using extra care. Quality is bad just looks good

[@m.smanoj4688]

Hey Paul bought jbl tune 770nc headphones watching from your reviews will this converter help me to get much more sound clarity with wired mode 😊

[@PaulsPOV]

Not really, the limitation will most likely be with the drivers. They've not really been tuned to be Hi-Res sadly.

[@ashokembd]

Tried this on Samsung M31 mobile with Poweramp app and FLAC files. There is no improvement in quality compared to built in DAC of the phone. This DAC doesn't worth Rs 2000.

[@fxETA]

Yeah dacs aren't some magic devices that improve your iems sound , they just power them , if the dac is changing that soundstage of your iems then it's a faulty dac . Btw there's a carbon copy of this dac for half the price of 1000 rs , should've gotten that

[@ananthapadmanabhan8795]

These dongle dacs get damaged so fast.. if they have detachable type c cables then they wouldve made far more sense...

[@PaulsPOV]

That's a very interesting concept. I wonder if anyone is working on it. Having a strong magsafe like connector might be cool. But of the few I've tested, this ddHiFi is the most solid one I've handled. I think shanling has one with a USB C female port, so you can use a cable to connect it between device and dac amp.

[@AkashSingh-sq6pn]

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