theywantmysoul
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Hello everyone,
I use Apple USB C Dongle (EU version) on Pixel 4a to run -
I can run my Arias comfortably with the Apple dongle, however the Beyerdynamics have a very low volume when using on my phone. On laptop, its ok. I don't listen at very high volumes, but still I don't think the volume is reaching the optimum level. Hence, I want to buy a new dongle.
Music I listen to - Shoegaze, Indie Rock, Post Rock.
Source - Qobuz. Local files. (I also use Wavelet for EQ)
I don't have any balanced cables. I don't know if I can use them with Aria. Tygr's cable is non removable.
The options I have in mind -
Questions I have in mind -
Thank you for reading this long post. I appreciate you taking time for this.
I use Apple USB C Dongle (EU version) on Pixel 4a to run -
- Moondrop Aria (the old version with black color)
Sensitivity: 122dB/Vrms (@1kHz)
Impedance: 32Ω士15% (@1kHz)
- Beyerdynamic Tygr 300
Nominal impedance: 32 Ω
Nominal SPL: 96 dB @ 1 mW @ 500 Hz
T.H.D.: < 0,2% @ 1 mW @ 500 Hz
Power handling capacity: 100 mW
I can run my Arias comfortably with the Apple dongle, however the Beyerdynamics have a very low volume when using on my phone. On laptop, its ok. I don't listen at very high volumes, but still I don't think the volume is reaching the optimum level. Hence, I want to buy a new dongle.
Music I listen to - Shoegaze, Indie Rock, Post Rock.
Source - Qobuz. Local files. (I also use Wavelet for EQ)
I don't have any balanced cables. I don't know if I can use them with Aria. Tygr's cable is non removable.
The options I have in mind -
- Headphone Zone X DDHiFi
- FiiO X Jade Audio - KA11
- Moondrop Dawn Pro
The grill design looks cool, but I don't like it as dirt and liquid can go inside. Good the know and see that the 3.5 and 4.4 mm ports are aligned. 100 volume steps.
- Tanchjim Space
Aligned 3.5 and 4.4 mm ports. Better design and aesthetics for my taste. 50 volume steps? Better software and firmware revision updates? (Privacy and persmissions on android)
- FiiO - KA13
Questions I have in mind -
- Which DAC will pair better with Moondrop Aria and Tygr 300?
- Will the DAC I choose perform better with budget Planar IEM?
- I might buy either an IEM or a Headphone in future. Since I use Qobuz (might try Tidal too), do I need to bother myself with PCM, DSD and MQA? Some DACs have Official Hi-Res Logo on them, is their any benefit to it?
Thank you for reading this long post. I appreciate you taking time for this.