AliveNoMore
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Hello, audio people!
First and foremost, I apologize if the forum is wrong but it seemed like the most appropriate one.
I'm kind of in a pickle.
I'm currently using my smartphone (Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen) as an audio player. The problem is that its crosstalk measurement on GSMArena aren't inspiring confidence (-36.1), and I don't know the phone's output impedance. So I was considering changing things a bit. The problem is none of the options seem particularly viable.
I can get a dedicated DAP but not all support ReplayGain (which is a must), and even if they do, using a DAP means carrying one more device with me, and I'm missing calls, as I don't always hear my phone ringing.
I can get a portable DAC/Amp, but some of them are rather bulky, and others are not battery-powered, so they would drain my phone's battery quickly.
I actually purchased a FiiO BTR1 (a bluetooth DAC/Amp) but I'm going to return it, as it turns out my phone doesn't support AptX (even though Bluetoothcheck.com and GSMArena say it does).
Another option is a new phone, but very few of them have good audio and camera, and are cheap. Besides, even if they measure well, the output impedance is still unknown. For example: the Xiaomi Redmi S2 measures very well and is affordable, but I'm not sold on Xiaomi's interface, and the camera lacks a dual-tone flash. The Motorola Moto G6 Plus looks fantastic: measurements are fantastic, excellent camera, it has everything, but it's a bit expensive for my budget and needs. And in either case (S2 or G6 Plus) I still don't know the output impedance.
Someone recommended the Google's USB-C Digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter but that is Type-C.
Anyone has any ideas about an optimal solution?
Do OTG portable DAC/amps like the FiiO K1 or the SMSL IDOL+/X4/IDEA consume a lot of battery?
Or maybe I should get something like the FiiO A1 which is just an amp and is battery powered.
Yet a third option would be to go back to my Rockboxed Sansa Clip Zip. The only issue is I'm going to miss calls again.
In any of the three cases above I would still need to have another device with me, but at least they would small and light.
You guys have any opinions or suggestions?
First and foremost, I apologize if the forum is wrong but it seemed like the most appropriate one.
I'm kind of in a pickle.
I'm currently using my smartphone (Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen) as an audio player. The problem is that its crosstalk measurement on GSMArena aren't inspiring confidence (-36.1), and I don't know the phone's output impedance. So I was considering changing things a bit. The problem is none of the options seem particularly viable.
I can get a dedicated DAP but not all support ReplayGain (which is a must), and even if they do, using a DAP means carrying one more device with me, and I'm missing calls, as I don't always hear my phone ringing.
I can get a portable DAC/Amp, but some of them are rather bulky, and others are not battery-powered, so they would drain my phone's battery quickly.
I actually purchased a FiiO BTR1 (a bluetooth DAC/Amp) but I'm going to return it, as it turns out my phone doesn't support AptX (even though Bluetoothcheck.com and GSMArena say it does).
Another option is a new phone, but very few of them have good audio and camera, and are cheap. Besides, even if they measure well, the output impedance is still unknown. For example: the Xiaomi Redmi S2 measures very well and is affordable, but I'm not sold on Xiaomi's interface, and the camera lacks a dual-tone flash. The Motorola Moto G6 Plus looks fantastic: measurements are fantastic, excellent camera, it has everything, but it's a bit expensive for my budget and needs. And in either case (S2 or G6 Plus) I still don't know the output impedance.
Someone recommended the Google's USB-C Digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter but that is Type-C.
Anyone has any ideas about an optimal solution?
Do OTG portable DAC/amps like the FiiO K1 or the SMSL IDOL+/X4/IDEA consume a lot of battery?
Or maybe I should get something like the FiiO A1 which is just an amp and is battery powered.
Yet a third option would be to go back to my Rockboxed Sansa Clip Zip. The only issue is I'm going to miss calls again.
In any of the three cases above I would still need to have another device with me, but at least they would small and light.
You guys have any opinions or suggestions?
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