it doesn't detect S9 as a recording device
MSEB to the rescueAlso the Hiby misses PEQ from all I gather so not even in the running.
MSEB to the rescue
It means is lady a smoker or on rehab.AKA an opaque 10-band PEQ with curiously-labeled sliders for which you can't adjust the filter type, centre frequency or Q-factor. I'd much prefer a standard, fully adjustable PEQ like the Qudelix 5K's that's compatible with well-made EQ profiles such as Oratory's, rather than trying to decipher what the hell 'detoxed' and 'intoxicating' female overtones means
I think they just don't want to scare away users with headphones that happen to have inline mics, like Apple earpods or gaming headsets etc., but it does not have an ADC and simply ignores a microphone, (the third ring on a mini headphone/mic plug that carries microphone signal is just ignored), so its an audio output deviceAccording to the Hidizs' specs, the S9 supports headphones with inline microphones (hopefully adhering to a commonly used TRRS wiring scheme and presumably with the unbalanced jack only).
Given this, does this mean the device (and its DAC chip) does ADC as well? If so, any thoughts on the quality of its ADC compared to a typical Audio Interface device? Would this work as a decent poor (or cheap) man's Audio Interface for recording live music?
Looks to me like the cheapest DAC with usable (4V @ 0 dBFS) balanced output with very good SQ. Just needs an (admittedly clumsy) adapter cable 2.5 mm to 2 x XLR.
Even then can't you just use USB C or lightning?I almost bought one on Ali because performance is so impressive, and then I realized I have no use for one until the headphone jack disappears from my phone.
I can, but I rarely use my phone, and my phone sounds good with sensitive headphones, so I have very limited use for it. If I decide I want to travel with 300ohm headphones or something, I might get one.Even then can't you just use USB C or lightning?
I need something inexpensive for when I want to listen from my laptop via Audirvana and don't want to use the cheap-o sound card. I've been eyeing this, the Qudelix and the Sparrow. I've heard a lot of negatives about the EMI w/ the Sparrow and nothing but positives for the Qudelix. Which would be the better choice? I'll probably never use it with my phone, just my laptop.
Thanks. I'll be listening mainly through an outboard amp + speakers so don't really need the HP amp but hard to find one of these without it.For desktop purposes only, E1DA powerdac V2 (full digital) is pretty good, but runs balanced only. An unbalanced compatible version usable with a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter should be coming (v2.1). Got the V2 around 50. You'll get a hard time to find a pair of cans which cannot be driven by the powerdac.
If you don't need a lot of power, S8 is still around 50 I think, and is very good. Some people seems happy with iBasso DC03 or DC04 (can't speak from personal experience for these). Other quality options are more expensive (including S9, E1DA 9038's...).
Discontinued Meizu Pro appeared back on Ali for 22$. And it has ADC also. As you don't intend to use it with phone you will have less to worry about EMI. Sad to hear that about Sparrow. When I talked with owner of the firm (Auris Audio) some time ago while it whose in design stages and told him it needs better isolation he whose an arrogant prick "we will make it much better those other guys they are ammeters" which made me mad.Thanks. I'll be listening mainly through an outboard amp + speakers so don't really need the HP amp but hard to find one of these without it.