Portable device for my TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO: RED

[Audiotone]

Hi,

I have the TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO: RED IEM...very happy with them: plays very good on my Topping L30 headphone amp.
Also tried it om my Phone (Huaway P30) and Apple mini pod...but it is just not loud enough on these devices...

So I guess the IEM's need more power...
It should play loud enough and have some storage for my music (does not have to be gigantic), I have all my music in FLAC.

Since I have no experience with portable DAP etc...I could use some advice...

kind regards,

Tony

 

[Elitzur–Vaidman]

Hi,

I have the TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO: RED IEM...very happy with them: plays very good on my Topping L30 headphone amp.
Also tried it om my Phone (Huaway P30) and Apple mini pod...but it is just not loud enough on these devices...

So I guess the IEM's need more power...
It should play loud enough and have some storage for my music (does not have to be gigantic), I have all my music in FLAC.

Since I have no experience with portable DAP etc...I could use some advice...

kind regards,

Tony

I use a qudelix 5k with my zero reds, but I also limit the maximum volume to ~.7V. The zero red's complete lack of distortion makes it super easy to "accidentally" listen at damaging volume levels (especially if used while commuting).

 

[Jimbob54]

I'd agree with the Qudelix from your phone. Far cheaper and quite possibly better than buying a DAP (should be no need for 2 pocket bricks in this day and age plus almost certainly a cheaper option)

 

[Dunring]

I've had the Truthear Zero blue and red on an Apple USB 3.5mm adapter and it's plenty of power. For $9 you'd be surprised what this thing can handle. It goes to 24 bit 48khz and you need USBPlayer Pro or Nuetron to unlock it's full power on an Android phone so it can bypass the Android stack. I also have a Soundblaster X1 which is neat too, supports everything (Apple, Linux, Windows, Android) at 9600khz 24 bit.

 

[Count Arthur]

How aboout one of these: https://www.hidizs.net/products/ap80-pro-x-fully-balanced-lossless-music-player-ayfk

I have the previous model, the AP80 PRO, it's plenty loud enough with the Zero Reds.

I also have a Moondrop Click: https://moondroplab.com/en/products/click-3-5 and that is loud enough for me, but the volume does have to be set pretty high.

 

[Elitzur–Vaidman]

USBPlayer Pro

I've been having issues with USBPlayer Pro with my apple dongle. If I try to use it to unlock the volume it causes a screechy studdering sound.

 

[Audiotone]

Thanks for your suggestions...but I was not planning to connect it to my phone, hence the storage.
I am not a phone addict

I saw Amir's review for TANCHJIM Space and started thinking...but really wanted something with some storage...

 

[mmmdc]

Doesn't have anything to do with being a "phone addict", it's just the obvious choice. Also, most DAPs are kinda crap.

That said, the Shanling M0 Pro has plenty of power and supports lots of storage via Micro SD.

 

[Jimbob54]

I've been having issues with USBPlayer Pro with my apple dongle. If I try to use it to unlock the volume it causes a screechy studdering sound.

I have problems with that combo too. But for me it is silence even if UAPP says its playing. Oddly, if I leave UAPP and play over spotify etc then go back into UAPP, all is fine. Must be some compatibility glitches.