Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions

Need Headphone DAC/amp rec for (annoying) return to desk work…

more_vert
To drive the HIFIMAN X4 from here. Needs to connect to my iPhone via Bluetooth or lightning. cheaper is better. Better is better. Live más. thank you.
Vote
6

search
close
SamDiamond
16
May 9, 2022
Look into anything from Fiio or iFi. I have owned multiple products from each company and I am always pleased. Examples: Fiio K3/BTR5/E10K, iFi Micro/Nano iDSD, Zen DAC, Hip DAC. Also, don't be afraid to buy used hifi gear on a marketplace like ebay. Good audio gear doesn't go bad or become outdated, it stays good. **Edit: Didn't see you needed connection to your phone. In order to use a desktop DAC/AMP like I have listed, you will need a lightning to USB OTG adapter cable (like this one: Lightning to USB Camera Adapter Lightning Female USB OTG Cable Adapter for Select iPhone,iPad Models Support Connect Camera, Card Reader, USB Flash Drive, MIDI Keyboard, White (White) : Electronics (amazon.com)) Conversely, the Fiio BTR3K or BTR5 would work perfectly in this situation, as it is a bluetooth receiver/amplifier with wired outputs for higher impedance headphones (like your Hifiman). Your phone would connect through bluetooth the amp, which would then relay the audio to your headphones.
(Edited)
static.overdub
553
May 12, 2022
SamDiamondHeyo, thank you for the rec! I gave strong consideration to the BTR5, but in the end, I prefer open back headphones and the advantage of the BTR5 in my situation (namely that I could use it on public transportation) would be moot due to my headphones. I also considered the HIFIMAN closed backs that were on sale for $100 here, but they went back to $150 and made that not an option. Thank you again! I ended up going with the DDHIFI adapter/dac here, and a monoprice cavalli liquid spark. I have the big platinum version and have been very happy with that, so I will roll the dice with the little guy and see how it goes :) Thanks again!
madrev
11
Apr 29, 2022
DDHIFI TC35I LIGHTNING 3.5MM ADAPTER bookmark_border $39 here on drop
static.overdub
553
May 12, 2022
madrevReplying again! So I've decided to roll with a monoprice cavalli liquid spark and this here adapter/dac. Thank you for the recommendation!
madrev
11
May 12, 2022
static.overdubi apologize for missing your responses. if that doesnt work or you want a portable model https://www.audioquest.com/page/aq-dragonfly-series.html
Related Posts
Trending Posts in Audiophile