External DAC

billy_boolean · Aug 19, 2019

Hi Guys,

Let's talk about the external DAC.
Afordable, or not...

I don't want to use wireless solution for several reason but this is not the point here.

My favorite :
Ibasso DC01
Unfirtunatielly not compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices. Wiring of the USB-C connector is not fully respected by Samsung.
Some says that it will work on some European devices (Exynos).

It will be soon available as unbalanced under reference ibasso DC02.
Same issue ?

Sonata HD cable II
Review here
I've read everything and anything on this one. I don't know what to think about it. More over it's unbalanced.
Clone from Tempotec
http://www.tempotec.com.cn/en/2-Product/Sonata/SonataHD/index.htm

jawis · Aug 19, 2019

external DAC

I have the Ibasso DAC and will be disappointed if this will not work with the Note 10. I have the Sonata and the Cozoy as well so will be trying them on the N10+ too. I prefer to use the iBasso for the Balanced connection. Does this mean it doesn't work with the Note9? My wife has this phone. I will try the Ibasso on that tonight.

jawis · Aug 19, 2019

USB Dac

billy_boolean said:
Hi Guys,

My favorite :
Ibasso DC01
Unfirtunatielly not compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices. Wiring of the USB-C connector is not fully respected by Samsung.
Some says that it will work on some European devices (Exynos).

Review here
I've read everything and anything on this one. I don't know what to think about it. More over it's unbalanced.

I just tried the Ibasso DC-01 with my wife's Note9 (Qualcomm CPU). I have used it with PowerAmp and Tidal and it seems to be working fine.
Can I clarify that the Ibasso has not been working with Samsung phones or just with the Note 10?
I have ordered the Note 10+, but have assumed that the Ibasso will work with the N10+ as well.

billy_boolean · Aug 19, 2019

jawis said:
I just tried the Ibasso DC-01 with my wife's Note9 (Qualcomm CPU). I have used it with PowerAmp and Tidal and it seems to be working fine.
Can I clarify that the Ibasso has not been working with Samsung phones or just with the Note 10?
I have ordered the Note 10+, but have assumed that the Ibasso will work with the N10+ as well.

It seems that they have issue with S9 S10 N9 and N10.
Not all devices are impacted.
See attachment.

Regarding ibasso, a French test website said to have had the problem with 50% of devices. Including S9 S10 and Note9.
Samsun was able to solve the problem via software for other DACs, but they can not do it for ibasso.
This French website advice to test the ibasso before buying.

jawis · Aug 20, 2019

Dac amps

I came across this usb dac by Dunu at a hifi show recently. Looks similar to the Ibasso, but was unbalanced. I did not catch the model number. I think it will be released soon as well

Charkatak · Aug 20, 2019

billy_boolean said:
Hi Guys,

Let's talk about the external DAC.
Afordable, or not...

I don't want to use wireless solution for several reason but this is not the point here.

My favorite :
Ibasso DC01
Unfirtunatielly not compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices. Wiring of the USB-C connector is not fully respected by Samsung.
Some says that it will work on some European devices (Exynos).

It will be soon available as unbalanced under reference ibasso DC02.
Same issue ?

Sonata HD cable II
Review here
I've read everything and anything on this one. I don't know what to think about it. More over it's unbalanced.

Few months ago I purchased TempoTec Sonata HD Hi-Res dongle from Amazon and actually was the first person to review them. Basically it is the same as Hidizs, just re-branded. Actually Hidizs was selling the TempoTec dongle. I asked them what is the difference between your Hidizs and TempoTec, their reply was "basically same thing..." The reason I went with TempoTec, as it was $19.99 and Hidizs that time was $29.99. Now Hidizs went over $40, not cool

Manufacturer's website: http://www.tempotec.com.cn/en/2-Product/Sonata/SonataHD/index.htm
Aliexpress link for TempoTec dongle: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32897632139.html?spm=a2g1y.12024536.productList_11545128.subject_0

jawis · Aug 21, 2019

Re: ibasso DC-01

I finally got the N10+ (Qualcomm) today

Have managed to try out the ibasso dc-01 dac this evening.
Crossing fingers, but so far no issues with it on the N10+.

I have used Power-Amp, Tidal and UAP Pro and all the apps have behaved with the dac.

Haven't encountered anything unusual.

billy_boolean · Aug 21, 2019

jawis said:
I finally got the N10+ (Qualcomm) today

Have managed to try out the ibasso dc-01 dac this evening.
Crossing fingers, but so far no issues with it on the N10+.

I have used Power-Amp, Tidal and UAP Pro and all the apps have behaved with the dac.

Haven't encountered anything unusual.

Good news !
No battery drain ?

have you installed the ibasso application to manage the volume ?

jawis · Aug 21, 2019

billy_boolean said:
Good news !
No battery drain ?

have you installed the ibasso application to manage the volume ?

Not noticed battery drain, but perhaps will see how it is tomorrow after a full charge and spend the day with it.

I have not installed any ibasso app, but have volume control with the N10.
I had to set hardware volume with UAPpro and volume works in bit perfect mode fine. Listening to Tidal with UAPpro as I type. Been great so far.

proliant · Aug 26, 2019

First thing first, I am not an audiophile!
Instead of paying the Type-C to 3.5mm Adapter for SS (no stock here anyway), bought the iBasso dc02
- plug and play as expected, no issue
- volume is louder, and clearer
- RHA T20
- Have not tried the iBasso UAC

Tested on:
Samsung Note10+ (Samsung Music Player)
Huawei Honor Note 10 (VLC)

Time to trash the Type C to 3.5mm adapter!

IICRASHII · Oct 4, 2019

**** ...

i got the Ibasso DC02 for my note 10+ exynos and it didn't work ... audio came out from the phone speakers and the Ibasso UAC doesn't see it either ...

proliant · Oct 5, 2019

IICRASHII said:
i got the Ibasso DC02 for my note 10+ exynos and it didn't work ... audio came out from the phone speakers and the Ibasso UAC doesn't see it either ...

faulty unit? Have you tried it on other devices?

SlyUK · Oct 6, 2019

I already bought this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soditer-Adapter-Headphone-Realtek-Earphone/dp/B07MHH14M5

Planning on getting Note 10 at some point in November.

AzureSleeper · Oct 12, 2019

Works with Samsung

Just need to restart phone with DAC connected. I am jealous of the people who got it to work. Mine doesn't auto detect the DAC. But if I connect it and restart the Note 10 sees it just fine.

SlyUK · Oct 13, 2019

I had an email about the following the other day and maybe of interest:

ZuperDAC-S: True Portable HiFi USB-DAC.

nick_roman · Nov 5, 2019

I would not normally depends on the phone music because most of the mobile phones now are designed to work in games and movies or other type of entertainment except audio. If you like quality music try to use Chord Mojo, Chord Hugo or Other external DAC. I would prepare to buy a separate music player if you love music instead of depending on mobile phones. There are many decent Music player in the market that you can buy, if you like there are quality Astell and Kern Products like SR15 A&norma it just 799 USD and I heard there a sale on other stores like Amazon. If you cannot afford it try buying Fiio like X1 or X3 its cheaper but good quality music as compared with mobile phones. Another advantage is the battery of your phone won't worn out easily because you don't need to charge it from time to time.

mehdikh423 · Dec 9, 2019

Doesn't work

My dc02 doesn't work on oneplus 7 android 10 and huawei 6x my app is uapp and hiby

It work for Arround 1minute and then it make some noise
When i replug the dac it play music Arround 1 minute again

Biotron 7 · Sep 19, 2020

This works out of the box dedicated headphone jack, and up to 7.1 surround when used in VLC and Kodi. ?

https://vantecusa.com/products_detail.php?p_id=155

AzureSleeper · Oct 11, 2020

Solution to USB-C Woes

Guys do not fret. There are two workarounds that I've discovered. One of them which is the recent more permanent one relied on talking to the right person at the right moment. Thanks to that person from Samsung Philippines.*

First, the temporary workaround was mentioned here. Keep it connected while rebooting and the system will detect it automatically.

For the permanent solution here it is:

1. Clear the USB settings of your Android device. Settings, Apps, Show System Apps, search USB Settings tap clear cache and clear data.

2. Perform a soft reset. In some phones power and volume down button.

Should now work without restarting it while it is plugged in. Tried plug and unplug multiple times. It now works!*

Hope this helps everyone! Pls post this solution on* social media.

gazerock · Oct 24, 2020

AzureSleeper said:
Guys do not fret. There are two workarounds that I've discovered. One of them which is the recent more permanent one relied on talking to the right person at the right moment. Thanks to that person from Samsung Philippines.*

First, the temporary workaround was mentioned here. Keep it connected while rebooting and the system will detect it automatically.

For the permanent solution here it is:

1. Clear the USB settings of your Android device. Settings, Apps, Show System Apps, search USB Settings tap clear cache and clear data.

2. Perform a soft reset. In some phones power and volume down button.

Should now work without restarting it while it is plugged in. Tried plug and unplug multiple times. It now works!*

Hope this helps everyone! Pls post this solution on* social media.

It's doesn't work for me, tempotec sonata hd pro, note 10, only reboot with dac connected work for me

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