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EdTheNerd
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So my headphones don't need any amp so tge purchase would be down to whether the DAC is better.
How much difference between whatever DAC chip they used and the one in my Note8 can I really expect? Samsung owns AKG so they probably have a few decent audio guys deciding what goes in there I would hope.
And if there's a difference, will I even perceive it when in public places?
A good DAC is nice but I'm not sure if the added bundle of stuff to have with me is worth it.
CaptainNemo412
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Feb 2, 2018
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EdTheNerdSamsung does not use the base Qualcomm DAC and use their own instead. Though better than Qualcomm's, I am sure it is not as good as an ESS one. Even my Axon 7 with AK4490 definitely sounds better than a galaxy.
EdTheNerd
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Feb 2, 2018
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CaptainNemo412Thanks.
Would you say the difference is noticeable with ambient noise levels of say, while walking on a sidewalk along city traffic.
CaptainNemo412
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EdTheNerdIn that case, I sure hope your headphones have a decent enough isolation. if not, the dac won't matter much.
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