Seriously? no Cayin RU6, Fiio BTR7, Dethonray Honey... sponsored by iFi & Chord I guess
@jonasharp3
Жыл бұрын
No qudelix 5k either, and that thing has a variety of filters, a full parametric eq, balanced and unbalanced out, Bluetooth, transparency mode, and it’s like half the price of the go blu.
@LorenzoNW
Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing he's just reviewing products they sell.
@theodorezurla496
Жыл бұрын
I have all those products you mentioned and I love all of them LOOOL
@audiofile1178
Жыл бұрын
@@theodorezurla496 Ikr. the only one I have not heard is the Honey H1, everything else from BTR5/7, RU6, Sparrow to Mojo/Mojo 2, Gryphon, micro iDSD Signature... I owned at one point or another and all of these are really good sounding products that synergize nicely with one or the other IEM.
@theodorezurla496
Жыл бұрын
@@audiofile1178 but dude, honey is the best one! 😂
@Stephenwongdirectimaging
Жыл бұрын
Cayin RU6 should inside this list... or still live in 2020 world
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, we started carrying Cayin shortly after we recorded this video. Stay tuned to see if it makes on next year's list! 🙂 www.moon-audio.com/cayin-ru6-portable-usb-dac/head-amp-dongle.html
@C0LPAN1C
10 ай бұрын
seeing a micro-b on any device more than 50$ makes me cringe. It's the 2020's, USB-C should be golden.
@MartinManweiler
2 жыл бұрын
I have the dragonfly cobalt but I rarely use it since the apple lightning to usb cables never really worked well for me. When the iPhone 15 comes out it should be USB-C so I can use it then.
@SuperMadpom
Жыл бұрын
Yep USB C adapter supplied with the cobalt works just fine but i've been through three Apple adapters and one none apple one they just break. At work I plug the cobalt into my laptop. I'm keeping fingers crossed that lightening adapter that comes with the gryphon i've bought is better quality but failing that i'll have the bluetooth option with the iphone.
@anthonydiviolla1944
2 жыл бұрын
i gotta say ifi has stepped up their game - theyre some of the best sounding affordable gear out there. love my gryphon. i'd say add ibasso to the list but looks like they dont carry the dc06. all in all pretty decent list. nice job as always ricky.
@celpabedn
Жыл бұрын
Gryphon is affordable?
@anthonydiviolla1944
Жыл бұрын
@@celpabedn guessing you arent or havent been an audiophile for too long lol
@kallex7741
2 жыл бұрын
I love you Ricky ❤️
@Dominari66
2 жыл бұрын
I've found I'm using my IFI GO Blue more than ever, it's definitely the best buy this year.
@duckmeee2991
Жыл бұрын
Omg u guys are so authentic that’s so wholesome! Loved all the jokes!
@CLaudiusClemensJimmy
2 жыл бұрын
next desktop headphone dac/amp under $500, thanks for the review, nice one
@billkuk963
Жыл бұрын
Chord Mojo 2 it's best of the best dac what i have. Go blu great, massive, but Mojo 2 number 1.
@carminedesanto6746
Жыл бұрын
Love my IFI Go Blue 👍
@MarcLie90
7 ай бұрын
What is your opinion on Ifi hip dac 3 compared to Ifi Go bar?
@ryanshannon6963
Жыл бұрын
Kind of surprised there's no DAC here from Schiit, in particular Hel 2[e].
@captainblaze4903
2 жыл бұрын
I'll add one more. The CEntrance HIFi m8 v2 with its 2.5mm, 3.5mm, 6.35mm, and 4 pin xlr outputs, along with USB and BT input you have a versatile portable that can accommodate both IEMs and all but the most demanding HPs.
@morespinach9832
Жыл бұрын
Lovely device but hardly portable.
@captainblaze4903
Жыл бұрын
@@morespinach9832 I carried a boombox on my shoulder as a teen. It was portable, so this is too
@morespinach9832
Жыл бұрын
@@captainblaze4903 😂😂😂😂 👍🏼
@vaneast411
Жыл бұрын
I carry one of these all of the time while racking up 1000’s of kilometres in the urban jungle. I find it rich and full and non-fatiguing
@Patrickmathieu0482
8 ай бұрын
Is there a big difference in power between the ifi go blue and ifi dac 2? I want to drive iems like timeless and headphones like momemtum 4 from sennheiser and maybe hd600. Thank you guys !
@moon-audio
8 ай бұрын
The iFi Hip DAC 2 has just a bit more power output than the Go Blu, but they should both be able to handle the Sennheiser headphones you mention with ease. Please reach out to us here if you need additional assistance: www.moon-audio.com/contact-us 🙂
@Patrickmathieu0482
6 ай бұрын
@@moon-audioohhh quick answer ! Your channel is a benediction for me ! Thank you very much !!! I explain my situation: i use iems at home, at the gym and outside. The downside of wired iems is theeee wires 😂 and the dac amp (portable). For the wires it's om for me, but i have samsung galaxy s23 ultra for music (amazon hd) and i have hip dac2. This is huge in my pocket when i train :( The sound quality is so good !!! Please guys find me a dac amp smaller than thd hip dac2. Money is not a problem, and i want an excellent sound quality (i love the xbass of the hip dac2). Can you help me?
@michaelelliot3532
Жыл бұрын
Can I use wireless earbuds with these DACs? Will it improve the sound with iPhone/wireless earbud combination?
@hammahdolo7384
Жыл бұрын
No the point of these dacs are to improve SQ. Listening to audio via BT diminishes the point of a dac due to loss of SQ when its not a direct wired connection
@batautomat
Жыл бұрын
You left out the outstanding Cayin RU6
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
We actually just added Cayin to our store, so stay tuned! The RU6 may very well make it on this list in the future. 🙂
@mattrustin652
Жыл бұрын
You had me at catable!!!
@pianoman1973
Жыл бұрын
Which would be best to power the Sennheiser HD660 S2 ( 300 Ohms ) ?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
All of the USB DACs in the video can drive the HD660 S2 pretty well, but for the best sound the Gryphon (using the balanced 4.4mm output especially) will give you plenty of room to crank up the volume!
@pianoman1973
Жыл бұрын
@@moon-audio Thanks a lot ! Ordering it now :)
@jyexe525
Жыл бұрын
Hello ! You think ifi go blu with Focal Celestee is good ?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is a great portable combo!
@Ulka.suleymanli
Жыл бұрын
I wonder compact player (iBasso DX170 or Shanling M3 Ultra) sound better or this type of best dongle DAC?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
Typically a DAC/Amp will sound better for the same price point, but the additional features (local storage/touchscreen) balance out the experience. More expensive DAPs (Like the DX320 have the best of both worlds) but the price increase doesn't fit every budget.
@carlosr.2027
Жыл бұрын
Is the Audioquest dragonfly cobalt Any good planning to use with my car on the go and in home and walks or would ifi go blu or ifi go bar give more bang for buck for this use case ?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
The GoBar will give you more features and power and the GoBlu will give you a more comfortable/convenient option for walking around. The Cobalt being a USB Type A base DAC with a USB C adapter does limit the situations in which you could use it, but we have heard that it sounds nice.
@davidm5548
Жыл бұрын
What qualifies as portable? Some of those I would not carry in my pocket.
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
And we get that! However, we see portable as anything that has an integrated battery and can fit in a messenger-style bag. So yes, some of these aren't ultra-portable like the USB DACs mentioned, but we know a lot of audiophiles that prefer to carry these larger devices around. 🙂
@emailkenny
Жыл бұрын
Portability, power output & wireless connectivity were the primary deciding factors for me. That said, the Go Blu @ 5.6V/265 mw balanced (+ BT 5.1) became the obvious choice.
@theovonskeletor3709
Жыл бұрын
I like the hip dac. I used it everyday for 2 years running. I liked the sound on the MOJO a bit more but it's too thick and broke after a year and no bass boost
@natedogg5708
Жыл бұрын
Does Spotify provide the level of quality that it would be worth owning a dac?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
It does! The difference isn't as large as you would get with a better source (Qobuz/Tidal/Deezer/etc,) but the difference is still very noticeable.
@amanieux
Жыл бұрын
is the ifi go blue comparable in sound quality compared to ifi hip ?
@bhavearth
Жыл бұрын
Does this allow 6 channels output on mac audio midi devices setting ? Want to have dts, 5.1, 7.1 audio out from m1 macbook to my logitech optical in.
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
All of the devices listed in this video are built for headphones primarily and would only support 2 channel audio by themselves. You would be better off looking for an A/V receiver for DTS, 5.1, and 7.1 support.
@bhavearth
Жыл бұрын
@@moon-audio thanks. my logitech is already a receiver for 5.1 etc. the connectivity from m1 mac to the logitech via optical is the issue. the dac seems to be the appropriate interface as its usb-c to optical out. what i wanted to know is if the dac allows and accepts 7 or 5 channels configuration in the audio midi devices settings.
@alejandropena1486
Жыл бұрын
And for cars ? Apple car play?
@MIKELUVE1
Жыл бұрын
Soo , which is the loudest ?? Blow your ear drums ?? Lol
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
Please don't blow your ear drums out! The iFi Diablo in "Super" Mode via the balanced output is the most powerful out of what's listed in the video.
@saezrosario2730
Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about buying one of this dacs wich one will be the best for iPhone or iOS in sound built quality and buttons for options? Will the Ifi hip dac2 will be good enough or gryphon in the gryphon I really don’t want no Bluetooth I want analog only but in analog for iOS wich one will do better in sound?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
The Gryphon greatly outperforms the Hip DAC in sound quality, but the Hip DAC is a great place to start if you want something under $200!
@saezrosario2730
Жыл бұрын
@@moon-audio so the gryphon will give a better sound for Apple Music wich is the highest quality will be hi ress lossless up to 24-bit/192 kHz? I mean if the Ifi hip can go that high it’s perfect for me I just don’t want to spent about $500 more just to get no big difference I just want that 24-bit/192 kHz it’s not that money is problem it’s just that I want to make sure I get the highest 24bit 192khz that’s all”will the Ifi hip dac will do it?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
@Saez Rosario Yes, the Gryphon performs better overall! That said the Hip DAC is an excellent DAC and it will handle 24-bit/192 kHz files very well. 🙂
@Ivan-bg1jp
Жыл бұрын
Chord MoJo 1 was more like Chord MoFo for me which stands for Mobile Fock-up. But now, the gen 2 is more indeed MoJo!
@wildmilne
Жыл бұрын
can the Hip DAC give enough power to Beyer 1990's?
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
It will be better than many other sources, but you would benefit greatly from jumping up to the iFi Gryphon. With the Hip DAC you might hit the volume max and it still might not be as loud as you would want.
@larsstougaard7097
11 ай бұрын
good for 1990´s Hip Hop Dac
@MicmiC901
2 жыл бұрын
The Title should be : Chord & iFi Presented: Best DAC 2022😂😂😂
@ifebifire9402
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely bro 😂😂 no mention of ibasso dco6 probably the most powerful and best sounding usb dac I have ever owned
@7quidstudio
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous review, thanks so much
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
@bendzy169
2 жыл бұрын
Too early... FiiO Q7 and upcoming Xduoo XD05PRO not mendtioned...
@hugonunezb.4676
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you can review another brand which it's not very known, Hidizs. They have some portable DAC that are worth the money.
@dhonzlimlingan0118
Жыл бұрын
for mobile.. Do i need to buy a DAC to hear enemy footsteps? headset? CX31993 E9219C E9280 sound blaster g3 which one?
@hxsm8090
Жыл бұрын
No. This is audiophile grade for music. Better get a gaming headset.
@1846-v3j
2 жыл бұрын
How about Luxury & Precision W2?
@colingarner6175
Жыл бұрын
You lost me after two minutes . I just wanted to hear what you think of these DACS .
@arbyandy3134
Жыл бұрын
Khadas Tea?
@blacktxars5461
Жыл бұрын
I literally can't believe they skipped Cayin Ru6 fr
@moon-audio
Жыл бұрын
We actually just added Cayin to our store, so stay tuned for our recommendations on their products! We're excited to carry them. 🙂 www.moon-audio.com/brands/cayin.html
@blacktxars5461
Жыл бұрын
@@moon-audio damn
@princesmith8008
Жыл бұрын
@@moon-audio *Fiio Q3 vs Fiio BTR7 vs Ifi Hip Dac 2 vs Ifi Go Blu* In terms of pure sound quality, which one is the best?? Also, how would you rank them???
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