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The video explores the sound quality of Apple's DAC dongle compared to other external DAC options on both Android and Apple devices. The creator discusses the benefits and limitations of using the dongle for audio improvement, emphasizing how Apple's dongle may offer thin sound quality on non-Apple devices. The USB Audio Player Pro app is highlighted for enhancing audio quality on Android devices and providing cleaner sound and greater detail. A pricier DAC option, the Beam 3 Pro, is compared to Apple's DAC, showcasing the differences in sound richness, depth, and clarity. The importance of proper hardware volume control for optimal sound is noted, especially when considering higher-end DACs for a significant sound upgrade. The video underscores that objective measurements may not fully capture the subjective experience of sound quality.
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In this segment of the video, the creator discusses Apple’s DAC dongle which is praised for its high fidelity and affordability at $9.99. The dongle serves as a digital to analog converter for phones lacking internal DACs. The creator tests the dongle’s performance on an Android phone, which results in thin sound quality and limited volume due to hardware power restrictions when connected to an Android device. The creator concludes that the internal DAC of the Android phone outperforms the dongle in sound quality.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the USB Audio Player Pro app, which can recognize an external USB DAC and take full control over it, bypassing the limitations of the Android OS. The app improves the audio quality significantly by providing more power, cleaner sound, and greater detail, particularly with in-ears. When compared to a slightly more expensive DAC, the speaker found no discernible difference in sound quality when using the USB Audio Player Pro with Apple’s DAC. The speaker notes that while Apple users may not need to consider the more expensive DAC, Android users can benefit from using the USB Audio Player Pro for improved sound quality.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the sound quality of Apple’s DAC dongle with a pricier option, emphasizing that Apple’s sound is thin and weak on non-Apple devices. When compared to a $150 DAC called Beam 3 Pro, the pricier option offers fuller, lusher sound with heavier bass. The Beam 3 Pro provides a more realistic, palpable sound with greater depth and clarity compared to Apple’s DAC, which sounds thin, sharp, and digital. The speaker notes that the Beam 3 Pro captures background sounds and details better, offering a more immersive listening experience.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the spatial cues and quality of Apple’s DAC dongle priced at $99. They emphasize the importance of proper hardware volume control access through Apple devices or certain apps for optimal sound. Comparisons are made with other devices like the Moon drop Dawn and Beam 3 Pro, highlighting the 999 dongle’s detailed and crisp sound. The speaker recommends considering a higher-end DAC for a serious upgrade and mentions that objective measurements alone do not fully convey sound quality.