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Right now, Lightning is only capable of digital audio

• mikeash 10y ago
  If Apple felt there was utility in keeping the DAC in the phone, they could easily add analog capability to Lightning and say that their new headphones require iPhone 7. They might go digital for other reasons, of course.
  • Oletros 10y ago
    What? The DAC can't be pulled of from the phone. It is needed for the speaker
    • mikeash 10y ago
      Good point, although it could become a lower-quality mono DAC in a Brave New Digital Headphones World.