KVR Audio

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:36 pm

Samsung Galaxy S III & Objective DAC (ODAC):
http://www.head-fi.org/t/624102/dap-wit ... st_8674007

Galaxy S III > digital audio stream >> 4-in-1 connection kit substituting a USB OTG cable >> ODAC >> Headstage Arrow G3 amp >> headphone

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:24 pm

Samsung Galaxy S III & Behringer UCA202:
Android phones and USB DACs
http://nwavguy.blogspot.fr/2011/02/behr ... eview.html

Samsung Galaxy S III > digital audio stream >> USB OTG cable (Micro-A plug inserted in the S III) >> USB DAC/amp Behringer UCA202 >> headphone

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:09 pm

Samsung Galaxy S III & Stoner Acoustics UD100, an affordable tiny USB DAC based on ESS Sabre ES9023 chip:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showt ... ry54596977
http://www.inearmatters.net/2012/09/tin ... toner.html

Galaxy S III > digital audio flow >> UD100 >> Audio Technica ATH-CK100 triple balanced armature inner headphone

"Volume level is sufficient, no amp required."

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:48 pm

Nexus 7 & USB DAC/amp FiiO E17:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/627459/use-a-s ... step-guide

custom Nexus 7 > digital audio stream >> FiiO E17 >> Sennheiser HD 595

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:23 am

Samsung Galaxy S III & Objective DAC:
NwAvGuy: ODAC May Update
NwAvGuy: ODAC Released

stock Galaxy S III > digital audio stream >> ODAC (i.e. Epiphany Acoustics E-DAC) >> Neco V3

ODAC:
Epiphany Acoustics E-DAC 24-bit USB DAC Review | AVForums.com - UK Online
Brief Odac impressions

Neco V3:
NECO SOUNDLABS PORTABLE V.2 AMP
new V3 DUAL AMP portable headphone amplifier | eBay

ODAC + Neco V3:
"It is by far the best usb dac i have ever owned. No thoughts of bothering to look for an upgrade. At my age i am sure it will see me out.
Using it with a Neco Soundlab V3 and Grado SR-325is's.Nirvana at last...."
Epiphany Acoustics E-DAC Review Thread

"ODAC + NECO V.3 + Sennheiser HD580 = A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.
I can't tell you how beautiful this rig sounds. We all know how well the HD580/600 scales with better sources and amps.. but synergy is often undervalued. The ODAC is beautifully resolving and clean.. but the Neco really steals the show, IMO."
NECO SOUNDLABS PORTABLE V.2 AMP

"It's downright disturbing how incredible this combo sounds with the HE-500. In fact, it should probably be illegal (**looks at Arizona**).
When driving the HE-500. I like this combo more than the O2."
NECO SOUNDLABS PORTABLE V.2 AMP

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:12 am

VentureCraft sees potential in Android & standard USB audio.
VentureCraft delays the release date of its latest headphone amplifier Go-Dap X in order to modify it so that it can interwork with the Samsung Galaxy S3.

"Go-Dap X releasing date in stores will be on Sep. 25th due to this Galaxy S3 modification."
http://www.venturecraft.jp/gadget_en/index.php

stock Samsung Galaxy S3 > digital audio stream >> short USB OTG cable from VentureCraft >> Go-Dap X USB DAC/amp >> headphones

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:52 pm

Samsung Galaxy S III & Epiphany Acoustics EHP-O2D miniature desktop headphone amplifier with USB DAC:
http://www.totallydubbed.net/2012/09/17 ... erconnect/
http://noblehifi.blogspot.fr/2012/07/ep ... eview.html
http://hifipig.com/epiphany-acoustics-e ... amplifier/
http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-pro ... h-usb-dac/

Samsung Galaxy S III > digital audio out >> USB OTG cable >> Epiphany Acoustics EHP-O2D (i.e. ODAC + O2) >> Denon AH-D2000

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:25 am

Samsung Galaxy S III & affordable tiny Stoner Acoustics UD100:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/70075257-post210.html
http://www.head-fi.org/t/626632/tiny-da ... 00-vs-odac
http://stoneracoustics.blogspot.fr/

stock Galaxy S III > digital USB audio out >> UD100 >> Sennheiser IE80

Like the ODAC, the heart of the Stoner Acoustics UD100 is the 24-bit ESS Sabre conversion chip.
http://www.esstech.com/PDF/ES9023%20PB% ... 110117.pdf

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:02 pm

Samsung Galaxy S III & xDuoo XP-1 USB DAC/amp:
Report
xDuoo XP-1

stock Galaxy S III > digital USB audio out >> xDuoo XP-1 >> headphones

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 12:40 pm

AudioQuest Bumblebee Android DAC:
http://www.avland.co.uk/aasp/audioquest ... blebee.asp

"Designed specifically for Android devices
24-bit ESS Sabre conversion chip
Supports all music files including 24-bit/192kHz lossless
Drives headphones directly with 3.5mm mini-jack output
Fixed or Variable output modes
Asynchronous transfer for accurate digital timing
64-position (computer-controlled) analog volume control
Isolated dual master clocks
Colour changing LED to indicate source sample rate"

I am wondering if the AudioQuest Bumblebee Android DAC is a standard self-powered USB DAC or an Android-specific USB DAC.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android ... b-dacs/135

The AudioQuest Bumblebee should be likely an AudioQuest DragonFly with built-in rechargeable battery, because it "supports all music files including 24-bit/192kHz lossless".
http://www.head-fi.org/t/617241/audioqu ... ny-dac-amp
http://www.stereophile.com/content/audi ... -converter

And an Android-specific USB DAC can support only 16-bit/44.1kHz:
http://developer.android.com/tools/adk/ ... io-support

If the AudioQuest Bumblebee is a standard USB DAC, while using with a PC or a Mac, the sound quality of the AudioQuest Bumblebee should be superior to the sound quality of the AudioQuest DragonFly thanks to a clean battery power.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android ... st_8540151

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:18 pm

The standard USB audio is also enabled on stock Android 4.1 Jelly Bean-powered Samsung Galaxy Note II:
http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4523/4815783/1/1/

stock Galaxy Note II > digital USB audio out >> iBasso D12 Hj >> Westone UM3X

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:22 pm

Yet another Stoner Acoustics UD100-based rig with FitEar TO GO! 334, the best in-ear headphone in the world according to Steve Guttenberg:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/597146/fitear- ... st_8754519
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57486 ... -togo-334/

stock Samsung Galaxy S3 > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> UD100 USB DAC >> Pico Slim amp >> FitEar TO GO! 334 IEM

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:03 am

Samsung Galaxy S III & Matrix Mini-i:
http://www.headfonia.com/matrix-mini-i-balanced-dac/
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android ... st_8768166

stock Galaxy S III > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable >> Matrix Mini-i >> headphones or amp

DanBa · Post by **DanBa** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:06 pm

Samsung Galaxy S III & HeadAmp Pico USB DAC/amp:
Pictures Of Your Portable Rig (part XV)

stock Samsung Galaxy S III > digital USB audio out >> micro-A male to type-A female USB cable + type-A male to mini-B male USB adapter >> HeadAmp Pico >> V-Moda M-80

The Chase · Post by **The Chase** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:32 pm

We get it.

We get it so much.

Request to Google to enable USB audio on Android smartphones/tablets