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Jul 7, 2015

Is there a single cable I can use to connect this to my iPhone 6 Plus (Lightning connector)? All I can find is this, which is way too short: http://allputer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_287&products_id=2536

Jul 7, 2015

dvprk

Jul 9, 2015

MindJuiceI was also wondering this the most. What is the best way to use this amp with an iPhone?
a lightning cable to micro usb?
help massdrop!

Jul 9, 2015

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MIC1

Jul 11, 2015

dvprkdo your home work...you need to do more searching and reading... its china made you get what you pay for? i think. no one really knows that much on this unit?? fiio e17 newest series work well, it's portable. the schiit brand made in usa really good... tubes usually last 7 yrs, 4 hrs a day with the proper 60v rail etc, etc. properly designed unit

Jul 11, 2015

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MindJuice

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Jul 19, 2015

MIC1Really? We're still doing the "if it's made in China, it's crap" thing? So many of the amazing electronics I use every day are made in China. They are very good at it now. Having just returned from a month in China, I saw loads of China-only phones, tablets and even cars. They are much better quality than you would expect.
Anyway, from my subsequent research, it seems that the recommended way to connect to an iPhone with Lightning port is to use the newer Apple Camera Connection adapter: http://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/MD821AM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter?fnode=3a
Apple states that it's only compatible with iPads, but it's known to work with iPhone 6 & 6 Plus for connecting to DACs. Just combine it with a USB to Mini B cable and you should be good to go. That's what I've ordered now.
JDS Labs has a page covering this topic: http://blog.jdslabs.com/?p=838

Jul 19, 2015

dvprk

Jul 23, 2015

MindJuiceSo i Just bought an RCA>1/8 cable and it works fine like this.

Jul 23, 2015

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MindJuice

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Jul 23, 2015

dvprkBut then you're not using the DAC, just the amp.

Jul 23, 2015

dvprk

Jul 23, 2015

MindJuiceare u fucking serious god damnit!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 23, 2015

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dvprk

Jul 27, 2015

MindJuiceHey so I bought that cable and it does not work with Iphone 5c... Error message....
"Cannot Use Device XMOS USB Audio 2.0: The connected device requires too much power.

Jul 27, 2015

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gtdaqua

Oct 29, 2018

MindJuiceHey MindJuice, I know this is an old post, but did you ever successfully get your Xduoo TA-01 work with your iPhone with a usb cable? There is now a new version of the DAC: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/xduoo-ta-01b-headphone-amp#overview and I just placed an order for one. I am planning to use this with my iPhone 8. Your feedback would be of great help! Thanks and have a great day. P.S. You can try and get a custom mini-usb to ligtning cable from mimic-cables.com.

Oct 29, 2018

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MindJuice

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Oct 29, 2018

gtdaquaI mainly bought it to use with my computer, so I didn't pursue the iPhone connection, and also I sold theTA-01 shortly after and bought a WooAudio WA7 Fireflies 2nd gen. :D

Oct 29, 2018

gtdaqua

Oct 29, 2018

MindJuiceThanks for the quick reply MindJuice.

Oct 29, 2018

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gtdaqua

Nov 26, 2018

MindJuiceHey Mindjuice! In this case (RCA -> 1/8 cable), does tube rolling become non-relevant? I am asking because, the newer model has USB-C interface and connecting to my iPhone 8 did nothing - not even an error message. So, I am thinking of going the RCA->1/8 and changing the stock tube to a Mullard eventually. Is the tube still in use when using RCA as inputs?

Nov 26, 2018

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