Hidizs S9 Pro: A true hifi balanced DAC & amp for cheap! 

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Hi there, I don't think so it's mainly for uncompressed PCM and DSD. In fact I don't think you need a quality converter for compressed music, the amp instead does make sense.

It's an adapter I got off eBay from a German guy

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I have the same and i can agree completely. You can also connect with an power amplifer !!!***

Audio science review tested the cobalt, just awful, way outperformed by most nowadays $100 DAC dongles, this the chip inside is fine but the amp sucks, high distortion and clipping specially in low impedance cans, if you use mid-high impedance cans you may not noticed the shortcomings, but asking $300 when performs only around $50, is a shame; another audioquest scam

@@Lauren080508 Respectfully I couldn't careless what ASR say. Have you actually heard the Cobalt? Having lived with one myself for the past few months, I couldn't be happier I think it sounds fantastic, it's on the same level as my Project Head box S2 digital, it also doesn't disgrace itself against the RME ADI 2 FS, plus it's a brilliant design that works with everything.

@@doctormac123 buyers denial ..funny thing, lol; no one can deny the RME ADI 2 FS is a great DAC headphone amplifier and the fact you can not hear the difference between great designed hardware from a poorly one is not a surprise, to tell you the true I will probably have the same difficulty, the fact is that human ear is a very lossy sound measurement instrument but we have created instruments that can do that very, very precisely. You may wonder then, why to buy expensive ones with the best specifications if i can not really hear the difference in a blind test, ahhh, human psychology, for some people buying the best, reassure them they are not missing anything, even if they are not missing anything really.

I agree, again, no comparison with a standalone quality DAC!

@@anadialog Not the quality but the feasibility of playing DSD on a portable device is dubious at best because of the file size. A 9 minute DSD 256 music file is close to 1 GB of storage, and most phones only have 256 GB total storage. So that is very limiting. Also even when playing DSD back on my desktop hardware I sometimes get stuttering, again due to the massive file sizes.

The DSD feature is clearly for laptop use!

@@anadialog not necessarily. Bit perfect dsd is achievable on a portable device with little thinking. “No comparison with a stand alone quality dac”.. uhh there is a little dac that can be used on mobility that comes with analogue sound.. It costs 200 🇺🇸 fackaroonies and will put ashamed your multi thousand desktop dacs. Have a look at it Khadas Tone 2 Pro.

Cool! Leaves us some feedback! Are you on Windows or Mac?

@@anadialog I’m on a Mac. Audirvāna free trial was up & running smoothly, and then they switched to subscription only.

@@francisteardrop vox is nice and free but Audirvana is miles ahead...

@@anadialog yeah, I know. The subscription model is more geared towards streaming services, unfortunately. Amarra?

I was contemplating on buying this dongle, but if you're having issues with it on your galaxy s21ultra 5g phone, I was wondering if I'm going to have the same issue with my s22 ultra 5g?... hmmmmm, I'll find out when I buy it...

If you are using only the built-in DAC of your devices you will definitely hear an improvement with a quality dongle

@@anadialog Thank you!

@@anadialog One more question please, is there a small DAC which has a USB-C out connector and a USB-C input?

I haven't tried it but in my opinion no, that player has already a good DAC inside

I guess so but not the best application IMO

Not really! The output is designed for headphones. It will work but not perfectly...

I don't know but I am pretty sure it does, that is the whole point to make a new, uograded version...

It's not a upgraded version . the ak4493 is no longer available cz of the akm factory fire so they was forced to use another chip . Akm model have 110mw and 230mw

The Sabre chip is a huge upgrade, I had AK chips, never liked them...

I believe so...

Everything will sound better than any built in dac in any computer.

What I am trying to say that the 3.5mm ports in Mac or PC should be permanently blinded. In case you ever want to use it. Just... Don't.

I haven't experienced that but if you are sure it's the dongle and warranty is still valid, send it back to them!

@@anadialog Already wrote to them. Thanks for the help.

I don't know. You need to contact the manufacturer. Sorry!

Nope, the new dongle they are developing does

Try Hidizs DH80S price is 139 while Hidizs S9 Pro is 119. Its support MQA. The sound result is better than S9 Pro.

Don't think so

I mist admit immediately that I am not a dongle expert. I only had a few and Ihate files and streaming so I am peobably not the best person to ask. If I have to give an answer I would say none because only top end DACs are capable of properly unfolding completely and correctly the MQA origami, which in the end is lossless and inferior to high-res. I had the Meridian portable DAC for example, and Meridian belongs to Bob Stewart the inventor of MQA, and it sounded very flat and lifeless...

@@anadialog thank you

Try Hidizs DH80S price is 139 while Hidizs S9 Pro is 119. Its support MQA. The sound result is better than S9 Pro.

I believe its on par with Shanling UP5

It's certainly not designed for that but it may be an interesting test, as you said ONLY with active speakers! It is after all a line level signal.

@@anadialog Thanks for replying looking forward to that test, keep up the good work cheers from Melbourne Australia.

True, but I did compare it to my Galaxy S10 and Audirvana on my Mac Pro and the sound was clearly superior...

@@anadialog yeah I compared my fiio m11 to my lg g8s and the lg sounded dark

A balanced connection cancels any interference and the signal has a stronger output, which is always a good thing especially for power-hungry headphones

@@anadialog thank you, i finally know that. Follow up question. Are there 2.5 mm headohones?

You mean connector/jack? Yes, again that ca be balanced

Could be!!

Nope, any DAC and even this DAC is far away better than LG quad DAC.

Any DAC including this is far away better.

Hidizs S9 Pro is far away better or any DAC.

From NativeDSD, HD tracks, Qobuz etc

Thanks for the video ya.

Btw, which player do you recommend playing back these files from android phone?

Thank YOU

Hibymusic is pretty good, but I am not a frequent streamer. When I do, I do it from a computer otherwise I use Qobuz.

Don't know, can only say that specs are worse, no balanced input and no DSD...

Why do you need a balanced input?

For the higher output! More power better drive.

The input of the S9 Pro is USB-C and not a balanced input like of an amp!

The input is a digital source! It's a DAC in first place...that is the whole point, transfer the digital signal to the S9

I got one of the best Audeze, sent them back the next day. Terrible dark sound. These are the Hifiman HE560. When well powered, they are outstanding.

@@anadialog the audeze headphones do not have any sound signatures. They faithfully reproduce the music the way it was recorded and are owned by countless studios. Some users do not like its (dull or "dark sound"). My experience is that, given some breaking time, they sound better (that is unbelievable) and have unmatched dynamics. Yes, the Hifiman ones are fine sounding and repr3sent excellent value). Its creator is a Columbia University PhD in EE and acoustics with years of experience in the industry and knows how to design good phones. They are not as unadulterated as the Audeze phones and, perhaps for this and related reasons, not favored by studios. I personally want my music to be as pure as it can be.

Trust me, none of these high-res headphones and neutral and pure. Maybe the high-end Stax and similar products get close.

My dream headphone is the Audio Technica ATH-M50X. That thing has a very flat frequency reaponse for the price and it's an industry standard for music production.

I have them but trust me they aren't flat at all, they have a bass emphasis, and the sound is decent but nothing special. For the price they are good but perhaps for a small extra you could get a used beauty, for example the Hifiman sundara, or the Meze classics...

Do not use the DAC of the motherboard for speakers and headphones with an impedance greater than 16 ohms. Volume, dynamic range and clarity are lost. An external DAC that connects to the computer through USB is recommended, the signal is clean and free from the electrical noise on the computer motherboard.

The answer is of course to both!

@@anadialog Yeah I know. I just haven't found a pair of Bluetooth headphones that matches the sound of wired ones. Then again, I really haven't looked but I've always been told that wired headphones will always outperform Bluetooth. Unless you can recommend one that doesn't break the bank. I have an old pair of Stax that still sound great.

Haha

Hibymusic and qobuz app

As I wrote in another comment I perfectly understand that a lot of yourube pals do this for living and do a lot of ads. This is not an ad. I obviously can keep the dongle but that is normal. I only review things I like. Out of more than 180 videos this is the only one where I did not purchse the item under review which is rather cheap. I accepted because I was curious, the specs are amazing, and wanted to see for my self. I don't stream or listen foto files usually so I am not going to use this really but I do think it is a good product, nothing too amazing, but a good cheap and versatile DAC and amp. Again, sorry about this bad impression. Who knows my channel knows me and the philosophy behind it: passion, not profit.

I don't know but the specs of their flagship, the Cobalt, seem rather dated. Only 96Khz pcm, no DSD, the amp is only 30mw, no balanced connection, bulky...but the DAC chip is the same...

Check out iiWi reviews 🤗

Better than black but Red and Cobalt is better in sound quality

@@haula251 Is it good for Quran ?

@@babagandu yeah you can hear every aayat from Quran with huge tonal improvements and clarity. Peace

Nope!

Try Hidizs DH80S price is 139 while Hidizs S9 Pro is 119. Its support MQA. The sound result is better than S9 Pro.

@@rawjugv.u9519 Thank's

Thank you for your feedback! Love binaural music, I also did a video with some good reccomendations if interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wAFXElyM-TM.html

Zero is incorrect, here and there I did speak of several aspects but no, I am not going to do a low/mid/high analysis on a dongle. For what you are paying and what it is capable of doing apart from a normal flat presentation and restricted soundstage, which again it is normal on dongles, the sound is quite good.

Nah, apple dongle's sound is soulless and artificial, the s9 pro is also a bit dry and leans towards analytical side of things but a notch above when it comes to clarity, staging and dynamic, also virtually no distortion.

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lol

Explain!

And you are too! ;-)

Sorry to hear that because I truly only review things I like. Passion moves me not money, this is the whole channel philosophy and fortunately who has been following me for s while knows that. A lot of people hate me because in various cases I just send back the item. Even big names in some cases. Yes, the dongle stays with me but I really don't care. I actually hate streaming and files plus I get a few dimes from the link. That is it. Actually this is the first video where I present something I did not personally pay in over 180 videos. I have always been 100% transparent on the few income I have. It is something useful and gives dignity to my work, that is all. Hope to se you again here!

@@anadialog well done on an informative review this is my first viewing of your channel so subscription gained 👌

I am sorry to hear this! Unfortunately I have no idea and you seen to have tried the most obvious. Try also changing playback software, the normal Samsung player but also other like Hybymusic

Use uapp app , you connected the wrong side of type c cable with dac , alter the side of the type c cable, it will work, If not work then contact hidizs...

@@painpeace3619 nonsense it makes no difference what end of the cable is used. Express a problem to to Hidizs customer support and they blame the buyer/user.