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    Any danger with portable DAC/AMPs/Dongles for Phone batteries?

    Ever since my iPhone 11 battery exploded while using ddHifi's 4.4mm dac/amp dongle (ddHifi TC44B), I've been extremely cautious of portable DAC/AMPs that don't have their own battery source. Apple technicians had also assessed the damage and said it was due to third party accessory use. At...
  2. Kaiju

    Portable Dac, suggestion

    I am looking to purchase of portable DAC and Amp for my Moondrop variations, I am confused between Tanchjim luna, Fosi DS2, Moondrop dawn pro and Qudelix 5k. So what do fellow members think? Thank you.
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    Time Ear BTE-9 portable bluetooth DAC - Query regarding volume display

    I got a piece recently and overall have been satisfied with it. If you look at the screen where no. "9" is displayed, that's supposed to read the volume control from the source and "40" is the internal controllable volume in the DAC. The 9 never changes if I increase/decrease the volume from my...
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    USB Portable DAC *NOT DAC & AMP*

    Hi! Because of my car project I need USB A (USB-C is fine too if it would work without issues with adapter for USB A) DAC, NOT DAC&AMP. I couldn't find portable DAC only, so i m listening to your recommendations!
  5. Earl

    Bedouin HiFi system help

    I need help with building a semi-portable nomadic hifi system; i.e. a sort of flexible design that can be assembled within our arab bedouin tent (picture as an example) and can survive mild exposure to the elements and temperatures. It doesn’t really have to be compact, im planning on having it...
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    The best dac/amp under 100$ for Hd6xx?

    Hello guys, my hd6xx will arrive in 2 weeks, I want to purchase a dac/amp under 100 for it, I don't want to compromise power because people say that they are quite difficult to drive, is it even possible?, portable ones would be really really nice. I have these in mind: Topping dx1 Tanchjim...
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    Best battery powered headphone amp (NO DAC)?

    Hey guys, I've been lurking for years and I finally have a question I haven't seen answered recently... I want a transportable battery powered headphone amp with enough juice to comfortably drive Hd650 and Fostex T50rp. I don't want it to have a DAC and I don't want extra features beyond basic...
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    suggestions for a tiny speaker with specific requirements

    I need several small powered speakers for a sculpture project, but the nature of the project implies specific requirements. The speakers will be installed on a flat board hanging on a wall, and covered by a mask that has low clearance. no bluetooth needed - wired AUX input mandatory. Ideally...
  9. Xulonn

    Audio-Technica resurrects its Sound Burger portable turntable from the '80s

    The 2022 Sound Burger is available to buy starting today for $199/£200/€229...LINK
  10. Dilettante

    How to measure a portable player?

    Please share the best practises. I have a pocket audio player; can certainly save test tones into its memory and play them back. Any ideas how to run a RMAA test, Multitone sweep and such?..
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    Good MQA capable DAC under $300 (preferable at/under $200)?

    Hi, I've been looking for a dual-purpose DAC/amp/preamp for my systems. One of them being an IEM, a Campfire Audio IO; and a stereo system: A sony str-dh190 connected to a pair of Fyne Audio F302's Right now, I'm just using the 3.5mm port of my phone and laptop, occasionally using Bluetooth (on...
  12. RickSanchez

    THX's first consumer product: Onyx portable DAC/amp

    Obviously THX has spent many years partnering with audio companies to design and certify devices. But I believe this is the first THX direct to consumer device: the Onyx AAA portable DAC/amp. https://www.thx.com/onyx (US $200) Source: Gizmodo Source: THX
  13. Pesky Bee

    Hidizs S8 vs Hidizs S9

    Hello, hope you are all doing well. I am looking for a portable DAC/AMP that will power IEMs from a phone, like; T2, T4, P1, Tape Pro, FH3, Starfields, Believe, ThieAudio L3/L4/L5, Yume, TRI Starsea And more efficient headphones, like; X2HR, SHP9500, AKG 361, HD58X, SR80e With the...
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    Sony NWZX300 - quick measurements

    I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my Sony NWZX300 – a beautiful (yet flawed) little beast. Great interface, stunning build quality, snappy performance... but significantly underpowered. Also, there's no "Enqueue" or "Add to playback queue" function, which is a real shame! And beware that buying one...
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