I'm looking for something to replace my Meizu Hifi (non pro) USB-C adaptor that has a loose connection at the USB-C port. I just replaced my KabelDirekt 6ft aux cable that also started having connection issues. I went with the UGREEN Hi-Fi 3ft aux cable. I already feel the UGREEN has better audio performance over the KabelDirekt from a quick A/B comparison. I also have the WKWZY and both V1 & V2 Pixel USB-C headphone adaptors. I preferred my Meizu over them.
I'm mainly going to use my USB-C to 3.5mm aux setup for streaming Tidal HiFi Plus from my Pixel 7 Pro to the aux input in my car. I also have a set of Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee headphones that I use on occasion. I've spent a lot of time with upgrading my factory system over the last few years with sound treatment, driver replacement, and RTA tuning. I'm now turning my focus at giving my setup the best input source for my situation.
DAC headphone adaptors I've been looking at:
UGREEN HiFI Audio Pro (CS43131) $40
TempoTec Sonata HD PRO (CS43131) $46
MOONDROP DAWN (CS43131 x2) $70
Musiland MU2 Plus (CS43130) $70
CX-PRO (CX31993) $15
Meizu Mblu HiFi (CX31993) $23
TempoTec Sonata HD II (ES9270) $30
iBasso DC05 (ES9219C x2) $69
Shanling UA1 PRO (ES9219C) $49
(update) Added to the list:
E1DA 9038D6K (ES9038Q2M) $130
E1DA 9038S (ES9038Q2M) $110
E1DA 9038D (ES9038Q2M) $100
I'm sure there are others I have looked at too. I've been reading up on this forum as well as looking at other resources. Honestly, I'm a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate any input, tips, or suggestions. Is there a certain chip or power output rating that I should be looking for that would work better in an automobile environment? Options that work better for streaming Tidal from a phone? Better aux cable options? Best DAC phone adaptor value?
Thanks in advance!
I'm mainly going to use my USB-C to 3.5mm aux setup for streaming Tidal HiFi Plus from my Pixel 7 Pro to the aux input in my car. I also have a set of Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee headphones that I use on occasion. I've spent a lot of time with upgrading my factory system over the last few years with sound treatment, driver replacement, and RTA tuning. I'm now turning my focus at giving my setup the best input source for my situation.
DAC headphone adaptors I've been looking at:
UGREEN HiFI Audio Pro (CS43131) $40
TempoTec Sonata HD PRO (CS43131) $46
MOONDROP DAWN (CS43131 x2) $70
Musiland MU2 Plus (CS43130) $70
TempoTec Sonata HD II (ES9270) $30
iBasso DC05 (ES9219C x2) $69
Shanling UA1 PRO (ES9219C) $49
(update) Added to the list:
E1DA 9038D6K (ES9038Q2M) $130
E1DA 9038S (ES9038Q2M) $110
E1DA 9038D (ES9038Q2M) $100
I'm sure there are others I have looked at too. I've been reading up on this forum as well as looking at other resources. Honestly, I'm a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate any input, tips, or suggestions. Is there a certain chip or power output rating that I should be looking for that would work better in an automobile environment? Options that work better for streaming Tidal from a phone? Better aux cable options? Best DAC phone adaptor value?
Thanks in advance!
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