Any objectively good dongles that also have usb-c power in?

[Shrek6]

I’m currently using this one, but I’d like to know if anyone has any recommendations. It’s hard to discern quality between all the ones on Amazon, including that one. Can’t even find what DAC chip it’s using. And I’ve tried others that have noise issues when receiving/transmitting power to my iPad.

It can be a larger dongle, just not something meant for a desktop

 

[staticV3]

JCALLY SP30 2-in-1 Transfer Cable Portable DAC & AMP With 3.5 Port & Type-C Fast Charging

Buy Jcally SP30 2-in-1 Transfer Cable Portable DAC & AMP With 3.5 Port & Type-C Fast Charging on HiFiGo, you can enjoy a year warranty and the best after-sales service.

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The cs43131 is of known quality and is easy to implement:

SMSL PS100 *$30.00* DAC (some limitations apply)

https://aoshida-audio.com/products/smsl-ps100 was linked in another thread and while it sounds good on paper being less than half the price of a SU-1 there may be some show stoppers for some people Sampling Rate USB...

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A Thread Dedicated to Cirrus Logic CS43131

Has anyone measured CS43131 in this form factor? I'd love to go back to the Apple Dongle dimensions, but my memory of the 31993 EM noise is still fresh.

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[Shrek6]

JCALLY SP30 2-in-1 Transfer Cable Portable DAC & AMP With 3.5 Port & Type-C Fast Charging

Buy Jcally SP30 2-in-1 Transfer Cable Portable DAC & AMP With 3.5 Port & Type-C Fast Charging on HiFiGo, you can enjoy a year warranty and the best after-sales service.

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The cs43131 is of known quality and is easy to implement:

SMSL PS100 *$30.00* DAC (some limitations apply)

https://aoshida-audio.com/products/smsl-ps100 was linked in another thread and while it sounds good on paper being less than half the price of a SU-1 there may be some show stoppers for some people Sampling Rate USB...

www.audiosciencereview.com

A Thread Dedicated to Cirrus Logic CS43131

Has anyone measured CS43131 in this form factor? I'd love to go back to the Apple Dongle dimensions, but my memory of the 31993 EM noise is still fresh.

www.audiosciencereview.com

What about the “Cirrus hump”?

I guess beggars can’t be choosers. It does look like JCALLY does better than other brands on average in this regard. I’ll try to do some more more research on that particular SP30 but it’s surely better than the random Amazon ones I’ve used.

wish it didn’t use a right-angle usb-c though, that might be a hard to use with a case. Maybe I a small usb-c extender would be a solution

 

[Brian Hall]

I’m currently using this one, but I’d like to know if anyone has any recommendations. It’s hard to discern quality between all the ones on Amazon, including that one. Can’t even find what DAC chip it’s using. And I’ve tried others that have noise issues when receiving/transmitting power to my iPad.

It can be a larger dongle, just not something meant for a desktop

Fiio KA17

I have one and it works well. Has a separate usb c port for power. It gets warm.

 

[staticV3]

What about the “Cirrus hump”?

I don't know.

wish it didn’t use a right-angle usb-c though, that might be a hard to use with a case.

Xiaomi used to make a cs43131 dongle with straight cable:

Xiaomi HiFi DAC Headphone AMP Ampilifer (FAST CHARGING)

Xiaomi HiFi DAC Headphone AMP Ampilifer (FAST CHARGING)

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Out of production now, though still available in limited numbers at certain online stores.

 

[BeeKay]

If it was for stationary use a USB-C hub could help means that any dongle type DAC can be utilised.

edit … and there is wireless charging as another option. Mobile and stationary

 

[terryforsythe]

I have this one. I really like it:

JCALLY JM20 MAX Headphone Dongle Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the JCALLY JM20MAX DAC and portable headphone amplifier. It was sent to me by Crinacle. Cost is anywhere from US $22 to $65 :eek:. The dongle has a bit of style to it with that logo and such. Otherwise it is well, a dongle. :) Key thing is how it...

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I bought it on Aliexpress for $16.57 back in April. Evidently it must be popular as the best price now is $29.20. Still, it is a good value for the performance it provides.

 

[somebodyelse]

The JM20 MAX doesn't have a port to connect the charger to though - that's the less common thing that the OP is asking about.

 

[terryforsythe]

The JM20 MAX doesn't have a port to connect the charger to though - that's the less common thing that the OP is asking about.

Perhaps I misunderstand what the OP is looking for. The JM20 MAX receives its power in via it's USB C connector, which I thought is what the OP is looking for. With it, there is no need for a separate charging port, and I'm not sure why someone would want that for a dongle.

 

[AnalogSteph]

Perhaps I misunderstand what the OP is looking for.

Seems so. To my understanding, the OP wants to have audio output while charging the host device at the same time, all over a single type C port. That's the challenge.

Personally I would still prefer a solution with some sort of Type C USB hub or port replicator that can charge the host device, as that would mean that any old dongle DAC would do. Replacing a specialty device on short notice if it ever breaks could be a bit of a headache.

 

[Barrelhouse Solly]

I just tried a Fiio Snowsky Tiny model A which is supposed to do that. It failed. It performed both functions but not together. I have an OTG pigtail that works for this on Android. It's an import cable that's under $10. I plug my dongle into one leg of the cable and the power into the other. The only inconvenience is remembering which leg is which. You can get them anywhere you can get OTG cables. I got mine from the giant internet retailer with the Wonder Woman name. I'm sure Ali Express and other sources have them too.

 

[somebodyelse]

Personally I would still prefer a solution with some sort of Type C USB hub or port replicator that can charge the host device, as that would mean that any old dongle DAC would do. Replacing a specialty device on short notice if it ever breaks could be a bit of a headache.

Indeed - but I've yet to find one. This one's close, but has a built in audio interface instead of another type C port, and I get the impression the PD port is only for PD though I could be wrong.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Satechi-Pass-Through-Charging-Transfer-Resolution-Space-Gray/dp/B0DKVH6JXR
Usually they're bigger, like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SATECHI-Adapter-PD-Microsoft-Chromebook-Space-Gray/dp/B0DHBFDFWC

 

[staticV3]

Indeed - but I've yet to find one. This one's close, but has a built in audio interface instead of another type C port, and I get the impression the PD port is only for PD though I could be wrong.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Satechi-Pass-Through-Charging-Transfer-Resolution-Space-Gray/dp/B0DKVH6JXR
Usually they're bigger, like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SATECHI-Adapter-PD-Microsoft-Chromebook-Space-Gray/dp/B0DHBFDFWC

The Ugreen 60165 is very compact.

 

[somebodyelse]

The Ugreen 60165 is very compact.

It is compact, but it's not a type C hub with PD input which is what @AnalogSteph and I were talking about - a small PD hub that you could then attach any headphone dongle to.

 

[Barrelhouse Solly]

Indeed - but I've yet to find one. This one's close, but has a built in audio interface instead of another type C port, and I get the impression the PD port is only for PD though I could be wrong.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Satechi-Pass-Through-Charging-Transfer-Resolution-Space-Gray/dp/B0DKVH6JXR
Usually they're bigger, like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SATECHI-Adapter-PD-Microsoft-Chromebook-Space-Gray/dp/B0DHBFDFWC

I have an OTG cable that does this. It has 2 legs, one for power and one for data. I use it a lot with my tablet. It was cheap, under $10. I think you can get them any place that sells OTG cables.

 

[staticV3]

is compact, but it's not a type C hub with PD input

Sure is.

a small PD hub that you could then attach any headphone dongle to.

That's exactly what it is.

 

[Ropeburn]

Universal solution:

Works with everything. I use it with both dongle DAC and controller to charge phone while listening/gaming. Cheap and practical. Available everywhere in various variants.

Biggest advantage: choose any DAC you like, disregard power in.

 

[somebodyelse]

Sure is.


That's exactly what it is.

First 3 hits in my search say USB-C to headphone and charger adapter. And searching for 60165 at uk.ugreen.com (which I get redirected to if I try any other ugreen subdomain) gets no results.

 

[Barrelhouse Solly]

Universal solution:

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Works with everything. I use it with both dongle DAC and controller to charge phone while listening/gaming. Cheap and practical. Available everywhere in various variants.

Biggest advantage: choose any DAC you like, disregard power in.

Exactly what I have but a different color. Cheap and works.

 

[staticV3]

First 3 hits in my search say USB-C to headphone and charger adapter. And searching for 60165 at uk.ugreen.com (which I get redirected to if I try any other ugreen subdomain) gets no results.