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That was a pic I found online so I'm afraid I have no idea. SorryHi, which usb cable are you using here with the BHD Pro? Can you share the link?
That was a pic I found online so I'm afraid I have no idea. SorryHi, which usb cable are you using here with the BHD Pro? Can you share the link?
There actually is an updated version launching and it seems much better suited for things like this: https://ble.caberqu.com/![]()
USB-C cable tester - C2C caberQU
Measure what transmission modes are available for a USB-C to USB-C cable: USB 2.0/1.1; USB 3.0/3.1/4; Power delivery, Audio adapter accessory mode, Alternate mode, ...caberqu.com
I'm regularly using a Sonata BHD (non Pro) on a Linux laptop with an old mini usb cable + usb-c adapter with no issue, so no special usb-c cable should be needed other than it's not an only charging cable. Make sure your cable is not damaged, did you try another one other than the original?Hi. I connected the BHDpro to a desktop computer running linux using a normal phone charging usb-c cable and it worked for some minutes but suddenly it stopped working. I connected it using the original and very short cable again, and it worked fine. What kind of cable can I use if I need a longer one?. Does anyone know how can I build a cable, i mean what are the differences between the original cable and a normal usb-c one?. I asked to tempotec staff but radio silence until now.
Thanks.
maybe the cable is ok for charging but has gone bad in some of the data transmission wiring, you can check connectig your phone to the pc and enabling data transfer mode instead of charge only. The dongle requires data transmission to turn up other than power so if data wiring is broken it wouldn't turn on at all.I have another one but I didn't dare to try it because I thought it could damage the dongle. The cable is the one I use to charge the phone, so no it's not damaged as far as I know. My idea is to build a desktop version putting it over a peace of wooden board and add some legs etc., because it's hanging from the usb port and I guess it's damaging the connections due to the weight of the headphones cable. Thanks for your answer.
Using balanced out, it can drive the E3 to about 105dB SPL Peak.Can this drive the DCA E3? And which one would you rather recommend Tempotec Sonata BHD Pro or Fosi DS2 2024 edition (cirrus logic based)?
No. Very rare to find hifi dongles that accept mic. Only the simpler ones.Hello,
does this device supports headphones with microphone, 3.5mm TRRS?
The DAC chip needs to detect the headphone plug type and switch the output pins accordingly.Yeah, but the one you have mentioned is nowhere close to Sonata BHD Pro I guess? I wonder what's the problem with supporting microphone.
No difference in sound, the only benefit would be in feeding standard 2V into the amp, but for this you will already be ok with a 20$ Jcally JM20. Don't remeber if Sonata balanced output is confirmed to be grounded, then the BHD could make sense if you plan to buy a balance headphone amp.Does it make sense to swap out the Apple dongle for a device like this? For PC use, in the future as DAC with Schiit/Topping/JDS amplifier if needed.
That's the regular price on Amazon for the last year or so.If not noted earlier in this thread, Tempotec is now distributed by a US outlet: https://www.tempotec.us/ . As of today, the Sonata BHP Pro is discounted to ~$70 with delivery in 5-8 days (compared to much longer from China in earlier posts). I haven't tried their customer service, but all contact info and refund policy are clearly stated on the website.