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I bought this dac both to amplify the sound of the headphones and to solve the fact that the truthear cable is too short to use on the PC. Do you have any dac/amp that you can recommend that costs around 50 dollars?
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Noise on Fosi audio k5 pro mini with Truthear Zero Red
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Exactly- and as I mentioned earlier @Melbylaw , the Truthear are not sensitive in the realm of IEM- though likely more sensitive than many OE headphones.
For the TE just use the white dongle that came with your phone- plenty good enough!
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I bought the dac both to amplify the sound of the headphones and to solve the fact that the truthear cable is too short to use comfortably on the PC. Do you have any dac/amp that you can recommend to use with Truthear Zero Red that costs around 50 dollars? Preferably one I can buy on Aliexpress
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An extension cable would likely do you better. But I'd seriously look at a good 2v dongle for your use case. There are many but a recent example from here https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/hiby-fc3-portable-dac-hp-amp-review.55429/
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Just today, someone ordered a Topping DX1 on AliExpress for around $50 (with coupons though):
Topping DX1 mini desktop DAC & AMP
The voltage rails will be the same in both gain settings. The capacitors are over specified for reliability & longevity. I’d guess gain is set within the feedback loop, but I haven’t checked the circuit so could be wrong.
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Otherwise, consider my solution of Apple adapter + extension cable.
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What does this hiby fc3 do? I found it on Aliexpress and the price is good, would it be good to use with my Threar Zero Red? Would the sound quality and volume increase?
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I assume you mean compared to your PC headphone out? Almost certainly. But as @staticV3 says , the apple dongle will probably do that too. Get the USB C one for your PC and I guess you got a Lightning one with your iphone?
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I don’t have the apple dongle, only the charger
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It’s this dongle you’re talking about??? It’s usb-c
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Looks it but I am sure fake ones abound on Amazon if 3rd party sellers. You have an official Apple website in Brazil
Looks like this is it- same price
Comprar adaptador de USB-C para conector de fones de ouvido de 3,5 mm
O adaptador de USB-C para conector de fones de ouvido de 3,5 mm permite conectar um plugue de áudio padrão de 3,5 mm aos seus aparelhos com USB-C. Ideal para fones de ouvido ou caixas de som.
www.apple.com
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This amazon print is from official apple page on Amazon, so this dongle make my IEM sound better??Looks it but I am sure fake ones abound on Amazon if 3rd party sellers. You have an official Apple website in Brazil
Looks like this is it- same price
Comprar adaptador de USB-C para conector de fones de ouvido de 3,5 mm
O adaptador de USB-C para conector de fones de ouvido de 3,5 mm permite conectar um plugue de áudio padrão de 3,5 mm aos seus aparelhos com USB-C. Ideal para fones de ouvido ou caixas de som.www.apple.com
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The Apple dongle DAC has no hiss.
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I'm thinking about buying the hiby fc3 II, mainly because of its practicality so I can use it on my PC and my iPhone. Do you think it's a good idea? Do I run the risk of hearing hiss when using this device on my Truthear Zero Red?
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A hiby fc3 II doesn't exist AFAIK. Beware of scams.
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I found on Aliexpress, it seems to be the official store of hiby
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Huh, pretty strange.
From what I can tell that one product pic is the only place that "II" ever appears.
On HiBy's website, they call it the "FC3 with display":
HiBy FC3 - USB DAC & bluetooth amplifier with OLED Display | HiBy
HiBy FC3 is a USB DAC + headphone amplifier, for use with smartphones, computers, etc. Enjoy superior sound quality Today!
store.hiby.com
Anyway, below are Amir's measurements of this dongle:
Hiby FC3 Portable DAC & HP Amp Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Hiby FC3 portable headphone amplifier and DAC. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $59 on company website. As you see, this is an attractive dongle. The reverse side is even nicer as it sports a high resolution OLED display that...
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Noise is low, but the Apple adapter is even lower.
