HIDIZS S8 USB-C Headphone Adapter Review

[confucius_zero]

I could not run it.

Should we expect something awful or not?

 

[Nango]

Despite the very good numbers on SINAD if I wanted to question the duration of the battery on the mobile phone ..... how long will it last draining the dongle at 2V voltage even with efficient IEM .... 45 minutes with headphones, 2-3 hrs with an IEM I guess?? .... At the end, the real use of this dongle (dongles in general) is at least questionable.

 

[Matias]

@amirm could you please run THD x frequency too? Thanks!

 

[IVX]

It seems there CS43131 without buffer, the same as Meizu HiFi DAC non-Pro, which I have and measured with similar results. THD at 32ohm load grows vs no load for a few times. However, the power is 2x more vs Meizu, so perhaps it has the buffer but not really good one.

 

[Matias]

SMSL Idea (same as Sabaj DA2)

Hidizs S8 (same as Tempotec Sonata HD Pro)

 

[room101]

The AliExpress store gives a nice discount. I managed to send an order for around USD65 including shipping to Singapore

do you mind sharing that discount coupon, please?

 

[sbsj]

Razer ( owners of THX ) should learn from HIDIZS !

 

[nhatnhat444]

Hidizs S8 and Tempotec sonata hd pro are one ????

 

[soundwave76]

Just made the order, $77 including shipping to Finland, from AliExpress

 

[pavuol]

Hidizs S8 and Tempotec sonata hd pro are one ????

If so, the latter looks like a steal for $45.

 

[nhatnhat444]

If so, the latter looks like a steal for $45.

maybe. but hidizs rebrand from tempotec. this same like hidizs S3, hidizs sonata hd ii and Tempotec sonata hd (no pro)

 

[Matias]

Hidizs S8 and Tempotec sonata hd pro are one ????

Very likely, as they use the same dac chip, same size and button layout, etc.
Just like SMSL Idea and Sabaj DA2 share the same insides.

 

[gfx_1]

@IVX has some stiff competition for the 9038d!

i think it's a tad too big to be in the same usage class as the apple dongle and the meizu though.

That might be an advantage. I got a Huawei USB-C dongle with a tablet and it's so tiny I haven't seen it anymore since I tried it.

 

[Pawelekdabek]

I talked with Tempotec support and they provided me with info that in near future (around 3 months) there will be balanced version with double CS43131 dac chip.

 

[Labjr]

If so, the latter looks like a steal for $45.

Amazing how inexpensive state of the art is becoming!

It's $41 today on Aliexpress! !

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_6,searchweb201603_53

 

[confucius_zero]

I could just wait it out for an USB-C version. sturdier connection.

 

[amirm]

Should we expect something awful or not?

I don't think so. It doesn't use ess sdac chip so there should not be a hump.

 

[Labjr]

The chip used in this dongle. With integrated DAC and HPA.

https://www.cirrus.com/products/cs43131/

 

[MZKM]

do you mind sharing that discount coupon, please?

Keep in mind, at least for me, AliExpress states March 1st for shipping arrival.

EDIT: There is 12-20 day shipping, but no refund guarentee if not delivered on time.

 

[urfaust]

So the Hidizs would be equivalent to the Sonata HD non pro, with an ADC so using a mic is possible ?