Usb-c Dac reviews from Reddit

"Apple dongle is top of the line and it’s super cheap."

"The adapter solved it all, no more noise or hissing whatsoever."

"Honestly, try the Apple USB C to 3.5mm to headphone adapter."

"Apple makes a USB-C DAC dongle for $9."

"Just go for the Apple dongle. You won’t find anything better that cheap."

"Also look at the $10 Apple dongle. It's a really good DAC for the money."

"Apple dongle or moondrop dawn pro if you're using it for IEMs/easy to drive headphones."

"The apple USB C Dongle is great, and only 10$."

"Apple is better that every other brand in the <$20 range in every regard."

"No noticeable problems with volume and it sounds great."

"FiiO BTR5 is hard to beat!"

"I _highly_ recommend checking out the Fiio BRT3K."

"Fiio btrl5 is a good choice"

"The fiio ka3 is a good portable high end dac."

"The BTR5 was easy and didn't require any fussing, it just always worked for me."

"If looking for portability and Bluetooth the Fiio BTR5 is in that price range and is a reasonable value when on sale."

"Btr5 or btr 7 since have bt as well. i would say look into qudelix 5k"

"I'll probably get the KA3 and test it for myself."

"Fiio KA3 is another option. It has a balanced connection that you can use in addition to the single ended."

"I think the Fiio KA3 is a good option."

"Qudelix 5K is the one to get at that price!"

"Over btr5, since using the btr5 as an usb dac heats it up so bad."

"Qudelix 5K"

"I use my m40x with qudelix and couldn't be happier."

"Qudelix 5k"

"Qudelix by a mile"

"Don’t use it much but I like my qudelix"

"Get the Quedlix 5k."

"I love my qudelix5k but certainly in part for the app’s EQ features."

"I like Qudelix. It’s simple, yet with the app you can do almost anything."

"You'll need a Tempotec Sonata HD Pro DAC"

"Which measures incredibly well."

"Nothing wrong with the BHD Pro."

"He really likes the TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro."

"The Sonata HD is excellent"

"Sonata hd pro or sonata hd III"

"Sonata HD Pros are probably all you ever need."

"The tempo tech sonata HD is good."

"Works fine, however I'm not any expert."

"Hiby FC4"

"Have a look at the Hiby FC1 or FC3."

"If you want Bluetooth look at Hiby w3 II."

"Have a look at the Hiby FC1 or FC3."

"What you think about epz T20 Pro or hiby fc4 ?"

"I'm using a Hiby FC3. Plug and play, has a led quality indicator."

"I like my hiby fc3, very light and discreet."

"Maybe hiby F4 ?"

"Maybe hiby f4 or sonata?"

"Moondrop dawn pro is amazing for the price and portable"

"I've been using my moondrop dawn pro pretty reliably, you can use it on the go with IEMS or hook it up to a desktop amp (I use schiit magni heretic) for more power."

"Its well build, looks cool, has its own batterie if you want to use it on the go and most inportantly: sounds phenomenal!"

"Moondrop dawn pro is pretty good for the price."

"Under $50: Moondrop Dawn Pro."

"The moondrop dawn pro is transparent and has great detail retrieval."

"Moondrop dawn pro works"

"Dawn pro if you don't need bluetooth and eq. qudelix if you do."

"It's expensive, but it's unlike any I have heard...in a great way."

"All these are great sounding DACs for their price."

"The iBasso dc04 pro is worth a look. Great build, plenty of power, balanced output option and it has a handy app for a bit of tweaking to preference"

"Works well for me, but remember you're mainly buying looks, durability and maybe output power is you need it."

"IBasso DC05 is more accurate than the Cobalt, for under $100."

"IBasso DC03, Questyle M12"

"Ibasso dc04pro or epz tp20"

"I would highly recommend the iFi GO Link. I have one and it's fantastic."

"IFi Audio Go Link"

"IFi Zen One Signature DAC."

"I really enjoy using it."

"Ifi go bar and Cayin Ru6 work for my applications, everyone’s needs are different"

"Ifi HIP-DAC is pretty awesome!"

"The Go Link has too much power for these headphones."

"Devices from Fiio tend to be of good quality, I have a couple of their wireless dac/amps that I used heavily without issue."

"Fiio ka1"

"I've enjoyed my Fiio KA1. That's a USB-C DAC with a 3.5mm adapter."

"What do you think about fiio btr 7 as usb\\bt dac?"

"My FiiO E18 works great with my Pixel XL, so I guess I'll be using that with regular headphones when I want to be guaranteed good audio."

"The easiest and cheapest is to just buy a USB-C dongle."

"Samsung one is not bad. Do you have it already?"

"The Samsung adapter should be a bit louder."

"Unfortunately only one with a DAC inbuilt can support it."

"The Samsung will be fine"

"Is best-in-class at this range."

"Sounds great."

"You can get it on Aliexpress for around $25."

"Check out the HIDIZS/Tempotec Sonata HD. Sonically, it should match your LG phone and possibly exceed it."

"I bought the HIDIZS Sonata II and have been very satisfied with it so far."

"Hidizs USB-c dac (v2). Good build quality and noticeable sound improvement."

"I'm new here, but happened to see this tonight"

"I decided to buy a Fiio BTR3, which is a high resolution Bluetooth receiver."

"Something like a fiio btr3 or earstudio es100."

"Venture Electronics - Avani."

"Ve abigail/avani"

"Chord mojo2 is awesome usb c DAC. It’s portable and a headphone amp also."

"The chord mojo is the go to mobile dac/amp, should work no problem with the 6T!"

"You won't find anything close for this price ($50)"

"VE Abigail/Avani"

"Topping NX4DSD. Has excellent reviews."

"My suggestion would be the Topping NX4."

"I have this one: [ZuperDAC-S](https://www.zorloo.com/zuperdac-s)"

"I have this one: Zorloo ZuperDAC-S."

"Is really good for IEMs or even sensitive headphones."

"What about the shanling ua2?"

"My smsl su-1 i payed 50 for new as b stock."

"The SMSL SU-1 is what you want."

"Check earstudio es100 for btr5 alternative."

"Earstudio es100 has pretty good reviews."

"It has adjustable volume and integrated bass/clarity boost."

"Just bought this and it works on my P6P."

"CX-Pro CX31993 which can be down to $6 on AliExpress"

"CX-Pro CX31993 from AliExpress for around 5eu."

"Hidisz s9 pro. 60 bucks or so."

"Measures very well and has a balanced output."

"The Mojo / Mojo2 obviously give the best audio."

"I can also recommend Audioquest DragonFly Black or Red, as they are probably the most compact and price competitive."

"For entertainment purposes, get the Soundblaster G3."

"Is in your budget but you would need a USB-A to USB-C converter."

"I'm shocked at how good it is."

"E1DA 9038d."

"Https://www.amazon.com/Lossless-Adapter-CX31993-Headphone-Compatible/dp/B0B5L5ZQBN/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2XND91VMMARUM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vLX5XkuE499AGEqUBsvgNyDQ1k53e0XsbNIP124A5D-wloS9dhsNjgk_3GlkOkFWE34JxZaxKFQ6OUZWyeiw_krBoEciNWWpoDoZX9zts8DwyMnR3mNyJcdZhiX6SfU8rLEjvBijpALF2WewOQK1SKAVFlHZ8BGDTmlqTtzQ2HsrBygtdOe-jR5gz1jtkrnPaF-oc0G3gOqr6eLHnwgSsg.JLTslFnaj6h5mpWEk1sSTOXf8lcjdSGKq7n72i4oh4U&dib_tag"

"Here's what he recommended to me (he's tried 4 of various price levels, etc.): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078H4YD2L"

"Moonriver 2 is good. Best dac/amp I have used among others."

"Is also a good option."

"Try buyn cx 31993 seems fine"

"I use one called iNassen that works well."

"Personally i would go with a BTR13, it's solid and bluetooth capable."

"I just use a cheap no name adapter and my AKG701s, it sounds fine and the volume isn't a problem."

"What you think about epz T20 Pro or hiby fc4 ?"

"I would say grab a 100 dollar portable day amp from schiit or whatever."

"Amazon Product Rating: 3.8"

"Has anyone tried those ddHiFi TC35B Type C/lightning headphone adapters that are $45?"

"How about: [https://www.adv-sound.com/products/accessport-lite](https://www.adv-sound.com/products/accessport-lite)"

"Try the InLine 33054B it's affordable and my friend says it sounds pretty good."

"Pixel 2 Type C Headphone Adapter, Liootech USB C to 3.5mm Cable - 2 in 1 Audio Charge Jack with Chip Compatible Pixel 2/2 XL, HTC, Huawei and Other Type C Devices"

"Have a look at KZ ZS10 pro (aliexpress) for iem and Hiby FC3 for the amp."

"I got the xDuoo XP-2 Pro solely to power these cans and really like the combo."

"Just get any CX31993 dac/amp, cheaper and well known"

"I always recommend this one for cheap headphones."

"I use a Tanchjiam Space."

"Qualcomm is going to have a really good one. I think the essential phone's dongle is significantly better than google's but that's just my opinion."

"It sounds good and I use less than 50% volume."

"Usually use it with IEMs."

"It is a DAC/amp with Cirrus logic chips."

"I think the Anker dongle is better than the apple dongle."

"This works fine with my pixel 6."

"Ifi go bar and Cayin Ru6 work for my applications, everyone’s needs are different"

"Any no name ALC5686 will be your best bet. There's plenty of options on Amazon for under $20."

"I have a couple of DACs that I enjoy a lot more than the cheaper devices I bought a few years ago but these were substantially more expensive."

"Soundblast x3 is portable with a battery."

"The NextDrive Spectra X is not the most advanced but it is sleek."