Recent content by starfly

So I guess DCA isn't having any sales this year huh? I was waiting for that to pick up one of these, but guess I won't be getting any.

Fiio KA5

This always seemed obvious to me. Buy the best speakers or headphones you can afford, don't worry too much about the amplifier (as long as it's sufficient) or the DAC. The device which actually generates the soundwaves that you hear will have the most variability in quality and thus sound...

Ehh, I'll probably just get the RT if anything and use some of the difference towards a good dongle dac/Amp. Now I just need to decide between the open and closed versions. I like open because my ears don't get as hot, but having closed of course gives better isolation and less noise leakage...

I always struggle to spend more than ~$400 on a pair of headphones, as I think it's severely diminishing returns after that. Hoping someone has tested both, or owns both and can share impressions.

In what way is the Aeon 2 a better headphone than the Aeon RT? Trying to understand where the additional ~$400 in value comes from and if it's worth it. How would I hear it?

Those of you that also use the Truthear DAC, how is the power draw on that thing compared to the BHD Pro?

It works on my iPhone 15 Pro as well, but volume control from the phone doesn't work. The volume control on the DAC itself has steps that are way too small. Requested a return through Ali Express.

Right, guess I'll just stick to the S8 then, though it having a micro-USB port is a bit outdated these days.

I believe I have the Hidizs S8.

Ah yes, the volume steps are ridiculously small. I have to hold down the volume button for quite a while for there to be a perceptible change in volume. Well, at least it works so I can't claim it's a dud. Might still try to return it, though I ordered it from AliExpress. Are there any...

I received this unit today and did a quick test on my iPhone 15 Pro. It works, but I don't appear to be able to adjust the volume? On the phone I can't, and on the unit itself I'm not noticing any change in volume? It was just a quick test, though and will try again later.

Have you tried contacting Tempotec to see what they have to say?

Well, took the plunge on this. Always like these kinds of dongles, and with an iphone 15 on the way, I can just plug it right into that usb port :D

Honestly, I only built it because I couldn't find something off the shelf that had a nice large screen + 12V trigger outs. Mine has 2 that both triggers my Poweramp (also a DIY, Purifi based) and a self-made audio switching circuit that triggers relays to toggle between my AVR or the Streamer...