The integrated headphone Amp cannot be bypassed.Is it possible to use DH80s as a DAC only?
Thanks for quick response. Some dac/amps have option that at some volume level they output unaltered signal to headphone out e.g. topping mx4 ( at 0db if i'm not mistaken) . I've hoped that Dh80s is the same.The integrated headphone Amp cannot be bypassed.
You can plug the headphone out into the line in of an external amp and use the DH80s as though it was a standalone DAC.
The Topping NX4 has separate line out and headphone out ports, so I doubt it does any internal tricks, at least as far as I can tell.Thanks for quick response. Some dac/amps have option that at some volume level they output unaltered signal to headphone out e.g. topping mx4 ( at 0db if i'm not mistaken) . I've hoped that Dh80s is the same.
Ah sorry. My mistake. Topping MX3 is the correct model nameThe Topping NX4 has separate line out and headphone out ports, so I doubt it does any internal tricks, at least as far as I can tell.
Do you use the correct cable?I bought one of these. It powers on, light comes on, plugged my Sundaras into the 4.4mm jack, and tried connecting to my iphone 12 and Macbook Pro. In both cases the sound just comes from my device speakers and nothing from the headphones. Did I get a defective unit, or am I missing some additional step?
Yes, I'm using the USB-C to lightning cable that came with the iPhone, and the USB-C cable that came with the DH80S for the MacBook.Do you use the correct cable?
It shows in the instructions that you need a special USB-C to Lightning cable to work with Apple devices.
That’s not what I meant.Yes, I'm using the USB-C to lightning cable that came with the iPhone, and the USB-C cable that came with the DH80S for the MacBook.
Supported Systems | Windows 10, Mac OS, iPad OS, Android, iOS, or newer systems (For iOS users, the Lightning OTG cable has to be purchased separately) |
As Laserjock said, the Lightning->C cable that came with your iPhone cannot be used with external Type-C DACs.Yes, I'm using the USB-C to lightning cable that came with the iPhone, and the USB-C cable that came with the DH80S for the MacBook.
That’s not what I meant.
See the instructions. Needs a special cable?
Supported Systems Windows 10, Mac OS, iPad OS, Android, iOS, or newer systems
(For iOS users, the Lightning OTG cable has to be purchased separately)
Ok that's good to know about the iPhone cable, thanks. For some reason my MacBook was not detecting the DH80S before, but now it suddenly is though I haven't changed anything. Thanks!As Laserjock said, the Lightning->C cable that came with your iPhone cannot be used with external Type-C DACs.
You have to purchase a separate cable with a special Apple chip inside for that purpose.
My DH80S works perfectly with Windows and Android but it doesn't work with iPhone and it's supplied charging cable, I hope it helps.Yes, I'm using the USB-C to lightning cable that came with the iPhone, and the USB-C cable that came with the DH80S for the MacBook.
here are a few options, though the compatibility info is only applicable to a 90mA current draw (=E1DA 9038S) and 100mA (=9038D):Any recommendations for a cable to work with the iPhone?
The one they sell is out of stock..
No way they will spend a single penny in marketing stuff for more inspiring labels or for native english professionals writing their manuals, etc.They need a native English proof reader. Same goes for their marketing info. Also seems like their brand names are uninspiring.
You listening on headphones or speakers? Which headphones??I just made an account to comment and thank this wonderful forum for reliably informing me on this product. I used a dragonfly red for a couple of years, it was my introduction into dacs. I thought to myself I'll take a gamble (as I'm not familiar with Chinese products), and bought the dh80s.
Man this thing blows the dragonfly right out of the water. There's less static noise, I can actually hear the pitch of the bass notes clearly now, and even when instruments are placed on the same spot in the soundstage I can easily focus on the individual instruments.
So thanks ASR, I hope this will make sense to other people who like me paid way to much for their first dac
No way they will spend a single penny in marketing stuff for more inspiring labels or for native englishThey need a native English proof reader. Same goes for their marketing info. Also seems like their brand names are uninspiring.
Think they pronounce "hide shits" making clear their products are better, so you better "hide all the other options". Now I start thinking they might have paid a professional for their label design.Nobody's asking the important question:
How in the hell do you pronounce "hidizs"?
A WORD PLEASE!
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