Comments on Profile Post by DigMe

  1. Gazny
    Gazny
    Non counterfeit apple dongle
    Mar 4, 2022
  2. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    Helm Bolt is hard to beat. Bass is a little quick, bit is is not super bright - pretty neutral. If you want a bit warmer, the iBasso DC05.
    Mar 4, 2022
  3. Biodegraded
    Biodegraded
    Depends what you'll be driving. I found Bolt a poor match with FDX1 (gave soft & one-note bass) but good with multi-BAs. If transducers aren't peaky in the upper mids/lower treble, Shanling UA-1 is nice. Apple dongle can be soft but for the price is a no-brainer - low power = long phone battery life. See also @Stuff Jones 's thread, p2 of the IEM subforum.
    Mar 4, 2022
  4. DigMe
    DigMe
    Thanks for the suggestions. Mostly driving my Massdrop Plus IEM at the moment.
    Mar 4, 2022
  5. DigMe
    DigMe
    Looked at that thread and looking at some options online I’m intrigued by the Xduoo Link v2. Uses the same Cirrus Logic DAC that a lot of people here are enjoying in the iFi Go Blu. Can’t find any trusted reviews so far though. Apparently they changed from Sabre because old reviews mention an ESS DAC.
    Mar 5, 2022
  6. Gazny
    Gazny
    I wonder what Cirrus Logic the apple dongle uses?
    Mar 5, 2022
  7. DigMe
    DigMe
    CS46L06-CWZR
    Mar 5, 2022
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  8. DigMe
    DigMe
    I guess I didn’t mention the one that the Link v2 uses - it’s the CS43131
    Mar 5, 2022
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  9. DigMe
    DigMe
    I appreciate the suggestions but I went ahead and ordered the Xduoo Link V2 just out of curiosity. I also have the Apple dongle. We’ll see if the Xduoo sounds $41 better. :)
    Mar 12, 2022
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