Currently enjoying very high quality 24bit 2410 Kbps FLAC files via my Samsung Galaxy S10+, Poweramp app and Soundmagic EllC wired earbuds. The sound is exciting, clear, noise free and rich. It can send shivers through my spine with tingling bells. The rich bass is good too (yet not quite as deep as my old four speaker JVC HA-SZ2000 LiveBeat headphones).
Now the dilemma. Mobile phone upgrade time (probably S23 Ultra), headphone sockets have sadly gone. Hence I'm forced down the external DAC route and prefer the dongles to stand alone amps for portabilty. First searches reveal the Dragonfly Cobalt and Helm Audio Bolt as the front runners for quality and ability to drive larger headphones ?. The latter preferred due to its usb-c connector and short cable to help avoid USB socket damage if knocked.
Thoughts ?, what is the best USB-C DAC dongle ?, any issues in real use ?, will Android Poweramp still work really well and give full control with pre-amp, graphic equalizer etc ?. Can I achieve the same audio quality or exceed it ??. I've also heard of some recommending a USB-C filter to help cut out supply line noise (especially if charging while listening) ?
HELP ! (knowledgeable/admin replies only please)
Now the dilemma. Mobile phone upgrade time (probably S23 Ultra), headphone sockets have sadly gone. Hence I'm forced down the external DAC route and prefer the dongles to stand alone amps for portabilty. First searches reveal the Dragonfly Cobalt and Helm Audio Bolt as the front runners for quality and ability to drive larger headphones ?. The latter preferred due to its usb-c connector and short cable to help avoid USB socket damage if knocked.
Thoughts ?, what is the best USB-C DAC dongle ?, any issues in real use ?, will Android Poweramp still work really well and give full control with pre-amp, graphic equalizer etc ?. Can I achieve the same audio quality or exceed it ??. I've also heard of some recommending a USB-C filter to help cut out supply line noise (especially if charging while listening) ?
HELP ! (knowledgeable/admin replies only please)