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Sure, the Lightning DAC performs well. But there's better-performing DACs already out there, that I assume cost the same. This is objectively a downgrade, unles

Sure, the Lightning DAC performs well. But there's better-performing DACs already out there, that I assume cost the same. This is objectively a downgrade, unless you're using super low impedance IEMs. Regarding volume matching, with the SE headphone jack I could put the iOS volume around 40% and very much enjoy the sound. With the dongle I lost a lot of low and high end at 40%, and to bring them back to my typical volumes required iOS volume to be around 60-70%, and caused distortion around the low-mids. Yes, I tried another dongle. I'm perfectly comfortable with trusting my ears, since that's the whole point of audio - making my ears happy.

xvector 8y ago
> But there's better-performing DACs already out there, that I assume cost the same. Could you mention any better-performing DACs for $9? AFAIK none exist, which is in part the point of the linked post. > I'm perfectly comfortable with trusting my ears, Sure, but then you can't really make objective statements like "this distorts" when measurements are to the contrary and all modern audio science tells us your ears are probably wrong about minute differences like these.
- PascLeRasc 8y ago
  The original DAC used in the iPhone 6S had better measurements. I can see you're a bit of a lost soul so I'll stop trying to debate now.
  - xvector 8y ago
    > The original DAC used in the iPhone 6S had better measurements. The iPhone 6S costs much more than $9. > I can see you're a bit of a lost soul so I'll stop trying to debate now. I've provided sources for all of my statements. You've provided none. Feel free to ignore established science.