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Review on ๐ŸŽง Premium USB C DAC-USB C Headphone Adapter: 32 Bit Amplifier for Google Pixel 3 4XL Samsung Galaxy S20 Note 10+ by Angela Ryg

Revainrating 5 out of 5

YES, the microphone works with my Galaxy Note 10 plus!

I don't usually write reviews unless I have a problem with a product. But these guys are to be commended. First let me say that I'm a music lover, most of my headphones, amps and DACs cost upwards of $1000 each. So rest assured that I know what I'm talking about when I say this little Chinese DAC is a $20 winner! Of course, I have many HiRes DACs that are better, but none of them support the microphone on the caller's headset. Cable. I needed something unobtrusive and portable that would allow me to make calls with a mic. It worked flawlessly on my Galaxy Note 10 plus and I was very surprised with the sound quality. To be honest I don't think you will find a better sounding USB-C DAC for $20. I would say the DAC/amp is even better than the Samsung Galaxy's internal chips. Unfortunately, Samsung is dropping the 3.5mm jack from now on, which I think is a huge mistake as it puts too much wear and tear on the USB port to begin with. Luckily for us we have at least one suitable replacement for this little winner. Not sure if it will last, but even if it only lasts a year it's still a good option for people who have headphones with a 3.5mm jack. I'll be honest with you. that is the last statement. Wired headphones always sound great, BT headphones are a scam, cost a lot more and make a lot of sacrifices to drain tiny batteries. The best Hi-Res headphones are wired, balanced 3.5mm or 2.5mm headphones. That will never change, for the same reason audiophiles still roam the earth in search of vintage transistor tubes made in the 1950s. Old crumbly and moldy tubes in boxes that once cost 5 cents are now selling for literally hundreds of dollars a tube. The marketing hype lured the masses into accepting low-end solid-state transistor ICs, but only the audiophiles were wiser. Shaking our heads in embarrassment, we see that another similar bug is being sold to the masses in the form of "wireless". When it comes to audio, legacy systems and analog technology are still the best and will continue to lead the way for the foreseeable future. Just as the ancient Stradivarius violin is still undeniably superior to any synthetic composite or carbon fiber violin made today. The premium wired headphone market is just beginning to realize its potential with AMAZING multi-dynamic drivers and balanced armature headphones. Now hybrid designs are born with internal crossovers that will blow your mind! Exciting new modular cables featuring engineered braids and alloys that truly enable audiophiles to achieve sonic perfection down to the smallest detail. Streaming services like Tidal that allow you to listen to a STUDIO MASTER track from an unlimited number of artists just by using your mobile phone and selecting a group. A whole new world of sound is emerging, but to really be a part of it you need one simple thing - a damn audio jack! You won't find any of that in a tinny, inferior, bandwidth-limited driver in the land of wireless Bluetooth headphones. Wireless is just marketing crap, convenient of course, but is it really like that? How many times have you lost your BT or forgotten to charge it? To be honest, I don't see much appeal in low-end wireless technology, which is as hard on the wallet as it is on the body. Because as an aviation electrician I can tell you that sticking your brain between two wireless transmitters is a VERY BAD idea, but that's another story. Audio jack, I'll keep this little bat in my pocket. Everyone else might have their crappy wireless headphones and brain tumors. Just buy one!

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