after your 2024 year-end video, I am coming back and taking a re-look at both the Nightingale and the DC07 Pro. I think you've convinced me on both! I just placed my order to pick up both. As usual, thank you for the honest, thorough reviews. As I said in my comment for your year-end video, you are definitely my go to source on youtube.
Thanks Chris. I am confident that you will love them. The Nightingale does take time to grow on you, just like it did on me. It didn't wow me the first time, it took me 3 months to ease up to the tuning which is totally non trendy if you consider the popular sound curves people are going for these days. But once you found the wavelength, then you will find Nightingale is a true gem
@@AndyAudioVault The Nightingales arrived and they have gotten most of my ear time since arrival. After a lot of tip rolling for a secure fit, I finally found the SpinFit W1 to do the trick M on the right, L on the left. They are really great, you are so right. I like them with my Muse M5 Ultra, Woo Tube Mini and HiBy RS6. Thank you for the excellent advice. BTW my DC07Pro should arrive today as well.
Awesome, Andy! Great to have another excellent option in the market! But the DC07 loses to Onix in a very important point to me: value. That's why i ordered (thanks to you) the onix here. 😊
The sky is the limit. Keep 'em coming Andy. I will not be getting this one since I already have to Onix. Will have to wait for a dongle to break the 100 barrier ;)
I do feel that the dongle segment is already at the Apex now, what we will see more would be variations of top performers from different manufacturers, to serve different needs
@@AndyAudioVaultnot so sure, i think it'll keep improving one way or the other. I think you'll eventually have to revaluate all your scores in order to have enough headroom left. 😅
Thanks! With the kind of advancement we keep seeing and coming now, DC07Pro managed to push a bit more to stand out, and I personally love the rotary volume which makes using it such a joy
Oh I already got it. It is definitely a class above DC 07 pro. The details and soundstage is simply amazing. It is the best sounding dongle that I own.
Every year I buy one expensive dongle 2022 was Link2bal (excellent!) 2023 Shio (less extended on both ends than Link2bal) 2023 UA4 (neutral bright) After considering RU6, KA17, KA13, Onix and RU7 I think I will settle with DC07Pro since you suggest it's the best of 2024 and I value your opinion highly. Thanks for your reviews bro
I bought the onix alpha on your recommendation. Its amazing especially considering the price. If the d07 sounds and performs equally then id almost say its worth spending the extra for the volume knob. Almost 😂 Its the one thing i wish the onix had. The convenience, control and feel of a good dial beats a button any day.
That rotary volume alone is a huge winner to me. DACport HD was on rotary and I absolutely loved it. W4 is also rotary but in cylinder shape which is great for the radio type rotary is even better
Thank you so much for another excellent review... You are one of very few I can tell what experience would be after I watch... I bought the DC04PRO based on your recipe and I absolutely love its sound (but too tangibly experience its low efficiency)... I bought also the FiiO KA5 because I really wanted to have also playback controls, not only volume but I do not enjoy the sound nearly as much... After this review, it seems that I need to drop my wish for the perfect one that would have also playback controls functionality with this being an upgrade from the SC04PRO on all levels, including efficiency, and I wish my last 🙏🏼 end game dongle (if I am not mistaken, the onix is too large/heavy for me for phone use), just like the symbolic OMEGA you used to refer to it. Thank you so so much for being an amazing trustworthy guide to follow and navigate through them all all and finally arrive - you are the best ☺️❣️❣️❣️
I have been testing the DC07 Pro against the Onix Alpha XI1 with a pair of HarmonicDyne x Z Reviews: Eris headphones. My thoughts so far is the Alpha excels when delivering punchy bass, and these headphones don't miss when it comes to bass. However, the DC07 Pro to me is more well rounded, I hear more of the midrange and the processing doesn't sound so artificial/digital. Some deep male voices on the Alpha sound a bit scratchy, though filters can help. I don't experience this anywhere near as much, if at all, on the DC07 Pro. I am glad I have purchased both and I will enjoy them. Conclusion : IF you can close the gap on the price difference between these two dongles (sale on DC07 Pro) I would buy the DC07 Pro if I had to pick just one. * Also : I actually find the High Pass Filter can make the listening experience more "pleasant" or "easy" with certain types of music. I don't have a preference with it (yet), but I don't dislike it either.
This dongle is ... - Very resolving with good layering. - Exellent stage in all directions. - Extremely musical and enjoyable (that was a pleasant surprise!) - Plenty of power for its size and stay's cold on the touch. - drives my HEKSE without problem to enjoyable level. I like this dongle more, compared to the ONIX A (subjective), It is toe tapping ;) I highly recommend to use balanced output, you won't regret it.
i second this, while i didnt have Onix A, and never used it, but i have DC07 Pro, one thing i can say that the price for me was worth it, they produce something i think imposible with a very accurate and resolving sound, and it's neutral as it be.
yeah i just can say about mine, and idk for the wheel durability since ussualy my type of thing is i max the dongle volume and adjust it on phone so i didnt touch the wheel much, but for now, its pristine firm (about 1 month ish, still young one)
hello Andy, i just bought a tanchjim zero after watching some of your videos, at first i use my sancai eartips and it is not good because i get a too energetic high frequency, then i move to foam tips and OMG it is amazing, the soundstage and separation is so good, i listen to some symphony and i feel like being inside the theatre :>>. Thanks so much Mr Andy
Excellent review Andy, congratulations! It really matters to realize in this competitive field, that on front of two very high performing dongles, if one is half the price, then the choice is easy. Thank you.
Been seeing DC07Pro on sale last week ,Price to performance, ONIX Alpha is better ,DC07Pro price is double than Onix Alpha so for me the little difference is very negligible
Great analysis Andy, although we see that Onix definitely delivers a better cost-performance ratio, I think there are a lack of manufacturers focusing on more options in the LCD screen dongle category with the new dacs es9039s/es9069s, ak4493s/ak4499ex.
Thanks, for the ESS Sabre camp, we have KA17 and UA4 on the forefront of LCD equipped dongles, for the AKM side there's Lotoo PAW S2, but yes it would be great to have more options
Another great review! I purchased my current iBasso DC04 Pro + CB18 after watching your review about them. They are indeed amazing dongle and cable. Based on the sound alone, do you think that it is worth to upgrade from DC04 Pro to DC07 Pro?
Is there recent dongles that can do onboard parameteric eq? I feel like that would be so useful if possible, as wavelet eq gets bypassed when usb exclusive mode is used.
Hey Andy! How much better is Chord mojo 2 than something like the dc07 pro?? ; Which is better for higher end iems?? I have budget for both ,but having a hard time deciding between the two!
Which would be a better pairing for the sundara ibasso dc07, fiio ka15, fiio ka17, onix alpha xl1 i listen to all kinds of genres, except metal, (50% vocals, and 50% electronic stuff) im not sure which one would blow me away im also concerned about low power output as i have a samsung m51 and many complained about low volume through samsung devices
For my own Sundara, running on 4.4mm BAL, I use ONIX Alpha XI and iBasso DC07Pro equally. Both are simply the very best of the best for highly demanding headphones
@@AndyAudioVault true. the ibasso is indeed like 100$ more expensive, is the price increase justified in any way, im fond of the knob for volume and overall design for ibasso also was wondering how I could go about using a Equiliser for either of the dac amps
Since I have the Onix Alpha for €100, I will only be interested in a new dongle when they come with build in personal EQ with Q values and plus the sound quality like Onix and all for €100 again. Wake me up when that happens :)
Great review Andy, as always . I was wondering if you could review the cvj vvt-1 bt dac amp when you get the opportunity, l would really appreciate it. I really enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work. Take care and have a great day. 🙂
Hello Andy, I have followed your advice and bought Onix Alpha for my Sundara headphones. I could sometimes use a little more power on the 4.4 balanced connection. Should I buy the Ibaso DC07 Pro in addition? Best regards Francisco
According to Andy's driving power score of 10 on Onix Alpha and 9 on iBasso DC07Pro, I'd say the Onix has the iBasso beat in driving power. The Onix loudness at 54 matches the iBasso loudness at 60. The Onix is only really losing in Power Efficiency (battery life) as the aspects of sound differ minutely in quality, and are user configurable.
If you find that ONIX Alpha is not sufficient for your usage than I am afraid you will never find anything in dongle segment that will be powerful enough to suit your needs. Probably you should get something like FiiO Q15 or Venture Electronics Megatron or iFi Diablo, they surely have more power than any dongles in existence
@@AndyAudioVault Hello Andy, I'm interested in streaming on my mobile phone with TIDAL. Is it possible that my OnePlus Nord 2 doesn't have enough power on the USB port? I'm using Hiby in exclusive mode or USB Audio Player Pro. This isn't an issue on the PC. With the Fiio BTR7 my Sundara is much louder. Sorry for the detailed questions, I'm looking for an optimal sound experience on the go. Everything is perfect with IEMs. Greetings Francisco
They are both I considered as equals when it comes to sound and performance. The difference being DC07Pro is more transparent and ONIX Alpha offering denser body of sound. This is not about which one better over the other, but more on the differences that they offer to the user
Great review Andy! I was about to buy the Onix Alpha but seeing this review made me think again. If you are to choose an end game dongle, would it be the Onix or the DC07? I personally love the knob in the DC07 though.
Thanks. Both I love dearly but I will admit I have grown very fond of the more compact size of DC07Pro and the rotary volume controller (which is a thing I am quite fond of)
@@AndyAudioVault thanks Andy! DC07 Pro + Letshuoer S08 for my end game. Currently watching your review of the S08. Haha. You've helped me a lot in choosing my IEM and DAC. Thank you so much brother! 🙏
Whichever you see in this video is the current one. I do believe that FC6 and M1P are both equally strong with analog timbe after using both extensively
All of them are equally matched with sound quality. Can't go wrong with any one of them especially for Sundara. I personally choose DC07Pro and ONIX Alpha XI over everything else
Thanks Andy! Wonderful review as always. Please tell me, what wonderful green city are you in? Really inspiring background. Is it Kuala Lumpur? On topic: cannot wait till it is available in Europe to try. In doubt between this or a KA17.
@@AndyAudioVault and I know it cost much, but if the money doesn't was a problem you suggest the iBasso DC Elite or again DC07Pro? I think I will buy Moondrop Variation. Thanks for your time and Job.
Hi Andy, just tried DC 7pro with my Symphonium Helios, no chance around volume 72 high gain it goes crazy, cuts off. So have to send it back. What dongle could handle Helios, any idea..?😊❤️🙋♂️
It doesn't matter anymore because with DC07Pro you needed a volume as high as 72 on high gain to drive an 8.5 Ohm device. It simply means your listening sensitivity requires a lot more volume. I use a 300 Ohm HD600 and I needed 56 volume to drive it properly for my own listening sensitivity.
the most impressive to me is, that ibasso achieved channel separation of more than 140db with the dx180 and the dc07pro. i havent found any other dac amp or dap, that has such great measurements. This excellent channel separation (or crosstalk) alone should give those devices an incredible soundstage if everything else is done well (which i expect from ibasso). So i wonder how the dx180 and the dongle compare regarding soundstage depth and layering. Maybe someone could compare that and write a few lines...
Why would you even care about this? Anything past about 70db in channel separation your never going to hear and on top of this dosnt exist at all anywhere in the real world? When you hear a sound out in the real world its always going to be heard by both ears.......
It is great Andy. But I think you should reconstruct the point system and points table, were talking with pals that how everything can be 10 or 9 and how confusing it is.
Because you are looking at the top performers that has been extensively tested and compared. What you see here is just the bunch that made it to the top most segment, what you don't see are the remaining 170 dongles which does not score that high. I rate them objectively based on their performance and in the dongle space
@@AndyAudioVault I appreciate it. But according to me 10 point is standing for something like "flawless". iBasso DC07Pro sound "flawless" as shown at 4 sound section, so DACPort, FC6 and Alpha offer the same level flawless sound excluding sound signature? Also a decimal point system would be nicer IMO; 9.9, 9.8, 9.7 etc. Just an opinion btw. Keep up the good work, thank you for the review.
Thanks for the reviews. The lightning support attract me here, since we can’t really ditch everthing and go usb-c only, we are still stuck with usb-2, usb-3, micro-USB ,aux cables, coaxial, optical, HDMI, displayport and even VGA connector in a latest USB hub. The ibasso website mentioned APK support: searching the Google Play store only came up with UAC, which can only turn the volume up and down. So all the other app means side-loading APK, that’s a bit fishy. At least the Fiio apps are in both Apple app store and Google Play store. In your review you mention sound-stage, this all sounds DSP, especially from a closed-back ear-plug. I mean DSP is fine, so long as it is not burn into the firmware, just like me play with it. Don’t take the fun away from your customer, you know.
I'm mainly listening to Metal and i absolutely love my Sennheiser ie600 (i listen to thes 99% of the time basically 😂). Do you think the DC07 Pro would complement them better or the FIIO KA17 (I'm looking for a kind of all in one solution to use at home with my desktop, and on the go with my laptop or phone). Or do you have an entirely different recommendation ?
If I have to choose between KA17 or DC07Pro then my choice is clear, DC07Pro all the way especially if I want the very best for Metal music. I also use ONIX Alpha XI extensively together with DC07Pro, swapping between the two of them frequently
@@AndyAudioVault Thank you! The Onix looks like a nice Option for the Money too but I don't really need the more power and i really dislike the Design and Size of it 😂 so I don't mind spending extra on the iBasso
Maybe you can get Soundaware MDA3 to compare, too. Curious to see what you think of that one. The Soundaware M2 DAP I reviewed several years ago was so organic and natural 😍
How does this compare to the L&P W4? Do you think the W4 is still a good choice (used) in 2024? Already have ONIX for analog leaning sound, so I'm looking for another one that's more "hifi/digital". Considering W4 and KA17. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated 👍
W4 is not as rich and dense sounding as ONIX Alpha, both are exceedingly good with technicalities. Timbre wise W4 is also focused on studio type of sound fidelity and ONIX Alpha is more analog. If Hi-Fi studio sound you looking for, there's tons to choose from, W4 is one of them, so does KA17, also the same can be said of Shanling UA4 or ROSESELSA RS9039 or iBasso DC06Pro (not limited to)
Headroom of KA17 like many other well-tuned 4VRMS dongles have lots of spare with outright power left even with stuffs like HiFiMan Sundara or Sennheiser HD600 (from the 4.4mm BAL side). KA17 also like many other well implemented top performing dongles, offer best in class resolution and imaging
hi Andy ☺️ nice review as always, and the park is beautiful too, nice to see a beautiful landscape instead of the classic studio! I had fc6 and I loved it, I just sold it and now I'm trying to buy it back, how do you think the fc6 compares to this dc07 pro? fc6 was so smooth and delicate (I use mest mk2 so I like the treble roll off) A thousand thanks
Without a doubt FC6 is a bit more denser with the note weight but not by much compared to DC07Pro. What you get in return is a wider more open impression of sound staging and similar dynamic smoothness to FC6, and a better sense of transparency too since R2R tend to sound a bit frontal
@@AndyAudioVault thank you very much for the quick reply, I trust your thoughts as you also love analogue and musical sound! I'm just asking out of curiosity, which one would you get for the same price?☺️
Wondering what's your thoughts on best DAC for $50 or less in 2024? After going though your Dongle Madness catalog a few that come to mind are Dawn Pro, Sonata HD, and DC03 Pro. Are there any new releases you think are a better choice, or any that I overlooked?
Bro, your effort is exemplary. Thanks for the review and nice video. All the dongles I purchased were made after watching your reviews. It appears that they are releasing dongles in every month and I've run out of money to get new dongles in each and every month. 😅 Anyway back to topic and I'll make this short. I"ve got the FIIO KA13 and just earlier last month after watching your review, added a Cayin RU7. After comparing the KA13 and RU7, I do like the RU7 better but the differences to me are not night and day. I am now looking at an iBasso as a final purchase before I call it a day. Too many dongles out there which might all sound very close together or almost the same. The Ru7 has an analogue, smooth and airy sound. How different will an iBasso dongle sound? Will the sound become slightly airier with better soundstage, separation and detail? I'm only looking at the DC07 Pro as shown here, or the DC Elite. Which will sound noticeably different to the RU7 that I have, the DC07 Pro or the DC Elite? Which is considered to be an overall better performing or sounding dongle if price is not an issue? The DC Elite or DC07 Pro? As usual, your advice is most appreciated boss. 🙏
LOL. And Thanks. You are right, when comparing dongles which are rated high, the differences can be very subtle. If I am to describe the differences between RU7 and DC07Pro, then I would probably go into stress mode to pinpoint the differences, both being analog and open sounding, but I do feel that DC07Pro offer a hair more weight to the body of sound, mind you, a hair difference. Such is the case with many top dongles, the differences are painstakingly close
Great Review. can't wait to try it with my IE 600. Can you suggest which digital filter is best when used with an IE 600? Can we really make out the difference?
α and Ω, as suggested, more and more symbol will be coming up soon? Looking forward to it. By the way while you are giving EPZ TP50 away, I am recruiting EPZ TP50 for my collection. (unfortunately did not get the luck during your celebration live session >.
Yes of course, you can still control the volume on the host be it iPhones, PC or Android. But it is always better to Max on the host for these type of dongles, and only control volume on the dongle, this way you are getting the best performance from them
Andy, thanks for the review, you're the best! Please tell me, will Onix be able to reveal fiio ft3, ft5? Is there enough power? And please give us a review of the Ibasso dx180, do not pull the rubber. As long as there is a good price at the bottom.
Thanks!. Yes you can be rest assured ONIX Alpha just lime many other top performing dongles, will deliver more than enough power to drive either FT3 or FT15, for as long as you drive them on High Gain and 4.4mm BAL side, at lest for me , ONIX Alpha was already to drive the 300 Ohm Sennheiser HD600 and HiFiMan Sundara with such grace that they sounded as if driven from a full desktop setup. DX180 review will be up in a day or two this week
Hi Andy, I have a few flagship IEMS but i dont feel like I am getting the best use of them as I use my Iphone and a cheap iphone dongle. Most of my music is on Tidal. Can you recommend a decent DAP / DAC which would be an upgrade? My budget is USD 700 / RM 3000 + -
Anything is better than the stock iPhone dongle. For iPhone the choices can be limited but since you have such huge budget, then DC07Pro is what you want, it has native support for iPhones with the included Lightning cable
@@AndyAudioVault hi Andy, I just got this dongle thanks to you! It has blown me away and is driving some of my IEMs to it’s potential which I never knew. I only have one question please: what is the SPDIF settings for and does it make any difference?
Hi, I notice the OLED display always show 32bit even when playing something with lower bit rates(16, 24etc). The frequency shows correctly though. would you happen to know why?
@@FENG1248 check firmware revision, too (indicated last line on display, - or UAC app screen), latest revision as of today is 3.96.95, update via Windows possible only
I did considered that, but I also consider that DC07Pro offers really effective implementation tech like the Quad Array CS43131 and amazing rotary volume on top of having a High Pass filter that works. Also knowing that this sort of tech would mean it could have been sold at even higher price point if we were to look back at the dongle scene two years ago. So what DC07Pro got for the score of Value is fair, I am truly impressed with the build which also included the pair of Pentaconn branded jacks, those things carry high piece tag
@@AndyAudioVault I can understand the rotary volume control being nice. But i dont understand how a quad dac array is any better than the standard dual dac setup? I also find it odd this dongle does not have a dedicated amp instead it must be multiplying (runnig one into the next) the built in amps on the dac chips which i would think would introduce noise and distortions. Unless they have somethign filtering that all out after? Also according to Ibasso only the 4.4mm is a pentaconn not the 3.5mm. In pictures the corners of the dc07pro look really sharp are they? I also had a question on the Onix Alpha in your testing did you ever hear any noise floor? Also on the Onix did you ever have any issues with channel seperation in particular the 3.5mm jack? Thank you
Well shucks $210? It is a flagship but when the Letshuoer DT03 equals the Hiby R4 for sound at $90 we are really seeing top flight dongles arrive at basement prices ( Onix too)
All of them are best sounding. Marginal differences here and there but practically all of them are transparent, neutral, exceedingly resolving and well tuned. I personally use DC07Pro and ONIX Alpha XI over all other dongles that I ever had, are those two the best? For me personally yes, but it may differ if you ask another person
@donglemadness thanks Andy for your quick reply. If I like more the soundstage and imaging and if i go for dc07 pro over elite will there be much compromise or it is just very marginal. Since elite is almost double the price so I am just not sure if it gives that difference in sound quality.
Hi im going to buy my very own first iem which simgot ea500lm, i also planning to buy jcally jm6 pro along side, is there better option than jcally jm6 pro, my budget around 30 to 50 usd
@@skustaclee8899 Andy said the airiness was very small difference. But Andy also said the High Pass Mode is significant boost to fidelity and dynamics. That part is supposed to be a big difference, right? If I understand correctly, that's like 2 dongles in 1, isn't it?
The overall score is equal between ONIX Alpha and DC07Pro, which means they both share the same sport for the highest scoring dongles out of 180 contestants since #donglemadness started
@@Viewer13128 How high pass filters work is they essential cut off the bass end of the frequency range so that the higher frequency range is more pronouced. I would not recomend using it unless you have a dislike for bass, and I dont mean boosted bass just plain neutral bass frequencies.
DC04Pro, DC-Elite and DC07 Pro all shared the common sound signature of being neutral and transparent, DC07Pro providing the most prominent refinement on richness of sound over the other two, a little more open sounding than DC04Pro and a little wider too, of which both are already wide open sounding, DC07Pro of course built better and offer additional HF Filter
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks. Just want to clarify that it says "30 mW per channel into 32 ohm load" on the data sheet which doesn't add up? I apologise for my ignorance.
I was wondering this myself and it also has me questioning their measurements. They would basically have to feed one dacs amp out into another dac's amp in and basically it would act as a multiplier. But this should cause any distortion or noise to also be multiplied in intensity. So Either their numbers are wrong or they have something filtering out all this added noise. And if something is added to filter out all this noise then it is also affecting sound quality. So I dont know for sure what is going on here we would need someone to independantly test it.
I received mine one week ago and I must say it's picky as hell with no-name Android devices. I suspect it could be high starting current issue by flawed design. Just could be. Wouldn't boot completely (line of dots remains on dongle's screen) - and no sound connected to my budget tablets by Alldocube and Blackview (Android 14 and 13). So far with Windows connected to any devices it works properly. Just one smartphone by Cubot (Android 12) worked so far. With the DC04Pro there was no such pickyness at all. It's somewhat frustrating so far I must say. However, even with these devices where no sound comes out, UAC Android app works - somehow.
Just got my Onix Alpha a few day ago and, already there is one that might be better. This is life. Anyway, for the price, I am very happy to stick with my Onix (except that my Samsung phone cannot drive it).
after your 2024 year-end video, I am coming back and taking a re-look at both the Nightingale and the DC07 Pro. I think you've convinced me on both! I just placed my order to pick up both. As usual, thank you for the honest, thorough reviews. As I said in my comment for your year-end video, you are definitely my go to source on youtube.
Thanks Chris. I am confident that you will love them. The Nightingale does take time to grow on you, just like it did on me. It didn't wow me the first time, it took me 3 months to ease up to the tuning which is totally non trendy if you consider the popular sound curves people are going for these days. But once you found the wavelength, then you will find Nightingale is a true gem
@@AndyAudioVault The Nightingales arrived and they have gotten most of my ear time since arrival. After a lot of tip rolling for a secure fit, I finally found the SpinFit W1 to do the trick M on the right, L on the left. They are really great, you are so right. I like them with my Muse M5 Ultra, Woo Tube Mini and HiBy RS6. Thank you for the excellent advice. BTW my DC07Pro should arrive today as well.
What a beautiful park. It makes a nice setting for your video
Yes, thank you, you should visit Malaysia and spend half a day at KLCC park, really love that place
Loveliness! Will visit your city! @@AndyAudioVault
Thank You for professional informative and entertaining reviews!
You are maybe the best now through all RUclips I think :)
Hey hey Thanks so much. The journey is still long, I try to do my best in conveying my thoughts to the audiences. Thanks again for the support!
Awesome, Andy! Great to have another excellent option in the market! But the DC07 loses to Onix in a very important point to me: value. That's why i ordered (thanks to you) the onix here. 😊
The sky is the limit. Keep 'em coming Andy. I will not be getting this one since I already have to Onix. Will have to wait for a dongle to break the 100 barrier ;)
I do feel that the dongle segment is already at the Apex now, what we will see more would be variations of top performers from different manufacturers, to serve different needs
@@AndyAudioVaultnot so sure, i think it'll keep improving one way or the other. I think you'll eventually have to revaluate all your scores in order to have enough headroom left. 😅
Loving the outdoor reviews.
Me too! lol
Absolutely loved this video!
Happy to hear you love the DC07PRO as much as I do.
Keep up the great work!
👍👍👍
Thanks! With the kind of advancement we keep seeing and coming now, DC07Pro managed to push a bit more to stand out, and I personally love the rotary volume which makes using it such a joy
Another great review Andy! God bless you and all you love.
Thanks so much!
Just got my dc07 pro and wow. It sounds amazing. I think I like it better than the onix alpha.
Are you going to try DC Elite, I heard it’s even better?
Oh I already got it. It is definitely a class above DC 07 pro. The details and soundstage is simply amazing. It is the best sounding dongle that I own.
I like dc07 more also, it's a sharper more defined sound but still natural sounding.
Every year I buy one expensive dongle
2022 was Link2bal (excellent!)
2023 Shio (less extended on both ends than Link2bal)
2023 UA4 (neutral bright)
After considering RU6, KA17, KA13, Onix and RU7 I think I will settle with DC07Pro since you suggest it's the best of 2024 and I value your opinion highly. Thanks for your reviews bro
@@notdelta99 My pleasure
How do u compare dc07pro to ua4?
I bought the onix alpha on your recommendation. Its amazing especially considering the price. If the d07 sounds and performs equally then id almost say its worth spending the extra for the volume knob. Almost 😂
Its the one thing i wish the onix had. The convenience, control and feel of a good dial beats a button any day.
Andy, you are the best!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Love the frequent uploads. 10k motivation working its magic
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I ordered the Onix this past Friday. Cannot wait for it to arrive For just under US$100, it's an incredible deal imo.
What is your impression after receiving and testing?
nice improvement in dc07 pro, liked the design to be honest, especially the rotary wheel. time to see dacs with rotary volume or volume knobs.
That rotary volume alone is a huge winner to me. DACport HD was on rotary and I absolutely loved it. W4 is also rotary but in cylinder shape which is great for the radio type rotary is even better
another great review! Thanks again Andy
My pleasure. Thanks too
Good stuff. Love it. Where ever you are at filming this it looks beautiful.. good for you.. enjoy!
Thanks!. That's KLCC park here in Kuala Lumpur, one of the best place to stroll around and enjoy KL city
Thank you so much for another excellent review... You are one of very few I can tell what experience would be after I watch... I bought the DC04PRO based on your recipe and I absolutely love its sound (but too tangibly experience its low efficiency)... I bought also the FiiO KA5 because I really wanted to have also playback controls, not only volume but I do not enjoy the sound nearly as much... After this review, it seems that I need to drop my wish for the perfect one that would have also playback controls functionality with this being an upgrade from the SC04PRO on all levels, including efficiency, and I wish my last 🙏🏼 end game dongle (if I am not mistaken, the onix is too large/heavy for me for phone use), just like the symbolic OMEGA you used to refer to it.
Thank you so so much for being an amazing trustworthy guide to follow and navigate through them all all and finally arrive - you are the best ☺️❣️❣️❣️
Thank you. I am honored to have the support from you. You have great weekend there!
Fantastic review, Andy! Endgame dongle, so I'm definitely going to have to put it on my list. 💯
Absolutely!
I have been testing the DC07 Pro against the Onix Alpha XI1 with a pair of HarmonicDyne x Z Reviews: Eris headphones. My thoughts so far is the Alpha excels when delivering punchy bass, and these headphones don't miss when it comes to bass. However, the DC07 Pro to me is more well rounded, I hear more of the midrange and the processing doesn't sound so artificial/digital. Some deep male voices on the Alpha sound a bit scratchy, though filters can help. I don't experience this anywhere near as much, if at all, on the DC07 Pro. I am glad I have purchased both and I will enjoy them. Conclusion : IF you can close the gap on the price difference between these two dongles (sale on DC07 Pro) I would buy the DC07 Pro if I had to pick just one. * Also : I actually find the High Pass Filter can make the listening experience more "pleasant" or "easy" with certain types of music. I don't have a preference with it (yet), but I don't dislike it either.
Are you going to try DC Elite, I heard it’s even better?
Nice review as always, Andy! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on DC07 Pro vs W2U vs Alpha...
They taking the DAC Scene to new highs i still wait for Amazon Release Onyx alpha. You also got a great Phone camera the 4K Looks stunning on my TV
Another great review Andy. But I just got the Alpha..."I don't need the Omega" , Me. 🤣👏✌
Thank you my friend for another great review 😊
My pleasure!
This dongle is ...
- Very resolving with good layering.
- Exellent stage in all directions.
- Extremely musical and enjoyable (that was a pleasant surprise!)
- Plenty of power for its size and stay's cold on the touch.
- drives my HEKSE without problem to enjoyable level.
I like this dongle more, compared to the ONIX A (subjective), It is toe tapping ;)
I highly recommend to use balanced output, you won't regret it.
i second this, while i didnt have Onix A, and never used it, but i have DC07 Pro, one thing i can say that the price for me was worth it, they produce something i think imposible with a very accurate and resolving sound, and it's neutral as it be.
Do the dongle volumes wheel wiggle and have a play?
@@AhmadGhaziA mine aren't wiggle, and we can press the button to go to the setting mode.
@@erickjauwerissa401 dx260 wheel is rather wiggly and other people also said that. I just want to confirm. Still didn't got the chance to try it.
yeah i just can say about mine, and idk for the wheel durability since ussualy my type of thing is i max the dongle volume and adjust it on phone so i didnt touch the wheel much, but for now, its pristine firm (about 1 month ish, still young one)
hello Andy, i just bought a tanchjim zero after watching some of your videos, at first i use my sancai eartips and it is not good because i get a too energetic high frequency, then i move to foam tips and OMG it is amazing, the soundstage and separation is so good, i listen to some symphony and i feel like being inside the theatre :>>. Thanks so much Mr Andy
My pleasure. I personally use KZ foam tips on my Zero and as you said it, it is amazing!
Excellent review Andy, congratulations! It really matters to realize in this competitive field, that on front of two very high performing dongles, if one is half the price, then the choice is easy. Thank you.
Thank you!
Been seeing DC07Pro on sale last week ,Price to performance, ONIX Alpha is better ,DC07Pro price is double than Onix Alpha so for me the little difference is very negligible
Damn.
Looks like I will have to buy Onix and DC07Pro, just so I can sleep well at night.
lol 😂 I own ONIX alpha it’s fire. I can tell you that. It is better than EPZ TP50, if you’re familiar with.
@@LorenzoFrausto how onix compares vs RU7?
@@RESURRECT2 don’t know brother, I’ve not heard RU7? Sorry
@@RESURRECT2Have you looked at Andy's spreadsheet?
did you try both of them? which one did you like better and by how much, wondering if it's worth getting the dc07 since i like the knob on the side
Andy :) great video!!
Thanks! 😀
Great analysis Andy, although we see that Onix definitely delivers a better cost-performance ratio, I think there are a lack of manufacturers focusing on more options in the LCD screen dongle category with the new dacs es9039s/es9069s, ak4493s/ak4499ex.
Thanks, for the ESS Sabre camp, we have KA17 and UA4 on the forefront of LCD equipped dongles, for the AKM side there's Lotoo PAW S2, but yes it would be great to have more options
Yes, we already know this, I mean more options with these dacs at the level of other manufacturers👍
Great and enjoyable video. Do you think this is a good pairing with 7hz timeless II?
Thanks. And yes it pairs exceedingly well with Timeless ii
@AndyAudioVault truly appreciate your input. It's nice to see you respond to our questions. Thanks a lot.
Let's go!
Another great review! I purchased my current iBasso DC04 Pro + CB18 after watching your review about them. They are indeed amazing dongle and cable. Based on the sound alone, do you think that it is worth to upgrade from DC04 Pro to DC07 Pro?
Yes. To me DC07Pro is a realization of improvements I had hoped for from the amazing DC04Pro
Great review, Andy!
Please tell when the review of DX180 will come out and compare the DX180 with the DC07Pro, please.
DX180 should be withing the next 1-2 days
Is there recent dongles that can do onboard parameteric eq? I feel like that would be so useful if possible, as wavelet eq gets bypassed when usb exclusive mode is used.
I think You can easily also start adding here some gaming content (reviews of some gaming-gear / video gear / etc)
I would like to, just need to find time to do it. Thanks!
Hey Andy! How much better is Chord mojo 2 than something like the dc07 pro?? ; Which is better for higher end iems?? I have budget for both ,but having a hard time deciding between the two!
How much better? more like equally matched if you asked me. The benefit of Mojo 2 is that you have more options to tweak it and it runs on battery
Which would be a better pairing for the sundara
ibasso dc07, fiio ka15, fiio ka17, onix alpha xl1
i listen to all kinds of genres, except metal, (50% vocals, and 50% electronic stuff)
im not sure which one would blow me away
im also concerned about low power output as i have a samsung m51 and many complained about low volume through samsung devices
For my own Sundara, running on 4.4mm BAL, I use ONIX Alpha XI and iBasso DC07Pro equally. Both are simply the very best of the best for highly demanding headphones
@@AndyAudioVault true. the ibasso is indeed like 100$ more expensive, is the price increase justified in any way, im fond of the knob for volume and overall design for ibasso
also was wondering how I could go about using a Equiliser for either of the dac amps
Since I have the Onix Alpha for €100, I will only be interested in a new dongle when they come with build in personal EQ with Q values and plus the sound quality like Onix and all for €100 again. Wake me up when that happens :)
Hi Andy! I know that the iBasso DC 07 Pro and Fiio BTR17 are both great. But which one is better to choose?
DC07Pro
Thanks a lot Andy!
Great review Andy, as always . I was wondering if you could review the cvj vvt-1 bt dac amp when you get the opportunity, l would really appreciate it. I really enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work. Take care and have a great day. 🙂
Thank you. I keep that in mind if the opportunity arises. You have a great weekend too there!
Hello Andy, I have followed your advice and bought Onix Alpha for my Sundara headphones. I could sometimes use a little more power on the 4.4 balanced connection. Should I buy the Ibaso DC07 Pro in addition? Best regards Francisco
According to Andy's driving power score of 10 on Onix Alpha and 9 on iBasso DC07Pro, I'd say the Onix has the iBasso beat in driving power. The Onix loudness at 54 matches the iBasso loudness at 60. The Onix is only really losing in Power Efficiency (battery life) as the aspects of sound differ minutely in quality, and are user configurable.
If you find that ONIX Alpha is not sufficient for your usage than I am afraid you will never find anything in dongle segment that will be powerful enough to suit your needs. Probably you should get something like FiiO Q15 or Venture Electronics Megatron or iFi Diablo, they surely have more power than any dongles in existence
@@AndyAudioVault Hello Andy, I'm interested in streaming on my mobile phone with TIDAL. Is it possible that my OnePlus Nord 2 doesn't have enough power on the USB port? I'm using Hiby in exclusive mode or USB Audio Player Pro. This isn't an issue on the PC. With the Fiio BTR7 my Sundara is much louder. Sorry for the detailed questions, I'm looking for an optimal sound experience on the go. Everything is perfect with IEMs. Greetings Francisco
Andy, I have an onix alpha x1, what would be better than the dc07pro, what are its sound advantages over the onix?
They are both I considered as equals when it comes to sound and performance. The difference being DC07Pro is more transparent and ONIX Alpha offering denser body of sound. This is not about which one better over the other, but more on the differences that they offer to the user
@@AndyAudioVaultAndy, please tell me what makes dc elite different from these two? Many people praise it.
Great review Andy! I was about to buy the Onix Alpha but seeing this review made me think again. If you are to choose an end game dongle, would it be the Onix or the DC07? I personally love the knob in the DC07 though.
Thanks. Both I love dearly but I will admit I have grown very fond of the more compact size of DC07Pro and the rotary volume controller (which is a thing I am quite fond of)
@@AndyAudioVault thanks Andy! DC07 Pro + Letshuoer S08 for my end game. Currently watching your review of the S08. Haha. You've helped me a lot in choosing my IEM and DAC. Thank you so much brother! 🙏
Hi andy, how about comparing with BTR 17?
I don't have BTR17 to compare yet
is the colorfly became more analog now? on par with hiby fc6? is it new callibration?
Whichever you see in this video is the current one. I do believe that FC6 and M1P are both equally strong with analog timbe after using both extensively
Dc07 or questyle m15/m15i, which is better in terms of sound
which is better for driving sundaras?
All of them are equally matched with sound quality. Can't go wrong with any one of them especially for Sundara. I personally choose DC07Pro and ONIX Alpha XI over everything else
@@AndyAudioVault thank you :)
Thanks Andy! Wonderful review as always. Please tell me, what wonderful green city are you in? Really inspiring background. Is it Kuala Lumpur? On topic: cannot wait till it is available in Europe to try. In doubt between this or a KA17.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Andy, when u were comparing sound to Alpha XI1, were u comparing DC07pro in normal mode, or high pass filter mode?
I compared them 1 to 1 with normal filter to NOS and High Gain 4.4mm BAL HP Filter on DC07Pro turned off
Hi Andy, I have iBasso 4 Pro it is a good idea swap to the DC07Pro? or is a wasted money? I use IEM. Ty
DC07Pro is an improved version of DC04Pro in every aspect, not by much but enough to make it my No.1 dongle now
@@AndyAudioVault and I know it cost much, but if the money doesn't was a problem you suggest the iBasso DC Elite or again DC07Pro? I think I will buy Moondrop Variation. Thanks for your time and Job.
Hi Andy, just tried DC 7pro with my Symphonium Helios, no chance around volume 72 high gain it goes crazy, cuts off. So have to send it back. What dongle could handle Helios, any idea..?😊❤️🙋♂️
Heartfield R1
Does it matter that Symphonium Helios has a impedance 8.5 Ohm? There is a Flat technology though...
It doesn't matter anymore because with DC07Pro you needed a volume as high as 72 on high gain to drive an 8.5 Ohm device. It simply means your listening sensitivity requires a lot more volume. I use a 300 Ohm HD600 and I needed 56 volume to drive it properly for my own listening sensitivity.
What lpf you use with HD600
Mostly NOS, but I use Fast sometimes when I need a bit of transient speed for Classical to Percussions music
Ifi go bar kensei??? Vs ibasso dc 07 pro?
Still testing Kensei
the most impressive to me is, that ibasso achieved channel separation of more than 140db with the dx180 and the dc07pro. i havent found any other dac amp or dap, that has such great measurements. This excellent channel separation (or crosstalk) alone should give those devices an incredible soundstage if everything else is done well (which i expect from ibasso). So i wonder how the dx180 and the dongle compare regarding soundstage depth and layering. Maybe someone could compare that and write a few lines...
Indeed. Just wait a bit more, I am close to completing my DX180 review. Thanks!
Why would you even care about this? Anything past about 70db in channel separation your never going to hear and on top of this dosnt exist at all anywhere in the real world? When you hear a sound out in the real world its always going to be heard by both ears.......
@@haneko6422 imaging in headphones works different obviously
What city were you recording in? It looks so amazing.
That's KLCC Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cheers!
It is great Andy. But I think you should reconstruct the point system and points table, were talking with pals that how everything can be 10 or 9 and how confusing it is.
Because you are looking at the top performers that has been extensively tested and compared. What you see here is just the bunch that made it to the top most segment, what you don't see are the remaining 170 dongles which does not score that high. I rate them objectively based on their performance and in the dongle space
@@AndyAudioVault I appreciate it. But according to me 10 point is standing for something like "flawless". iBasso DC07Pro sound "flawless" as shown at 4 sound section, so DACPort, FC6 and Alpha offer the same level flawless sound excluding sound signature? Also a decimal point system would be nicer IMO; 9.9, 9.8, 9.7 etc. Just an opinion btw. Keep up the good work, thank you for the review.
Thanks for the reviews. The lightning support attract me here, since we can’t really ditch everthing and go usb-c only, we are still stuck with usb-2, usb-3, micro-USB ,aux cables, coaxial, optical, HDMI, displayport and even VGA connector in a latest USB hub. The ibasso website mentioned APK support: searching the Google Play store only came up with UAC, which can only turn the volume up and down. So all the other app means side-loading APK, that’s a bit fishy. At least the Fiio apps are in both Apple app store and Google Play store. In your review you mention sound-stage, this all sounds DSP, especially from a closed-back ear-plug. I mean DSP is fine, so long as it is not burn into the firmware, just like me play with it. Don’t take the fun away from your customer, you know.
DC07 Pro doesn't have DSP specific module to expand the soundstage, that's achieved through sheer might of the amplifiers
Hi. Can you compare with Shanling ua6
Yes I will do it soon in a new video on UA6
Hi Andy, Is the volume adjuster prone to damage?
No, still solid an intact on my DC07Pro and I use it regularly. the build is top notch, and I think it will take a lot of abuse to fail
@@AndyAudioVault Many thank.
I bought dunu davincy which dongle should I buy onix alpha or dc07 pro? Pls answer me andy...❤ from Kerala India
DC07Pro or ONIX Alpha, both are already the very best of the bunch, can't go wrong with any one of them
@@AndyAudioVault thank u Andy ..the dunu davincy is already on the warm side that's why I am confused to choose one
I'm mainly listening to Metal and i absolutely love my Sennheiser ie600 (i listen to thes 99% of the time basically 😂). Do you think the DC07 Pro would complement them better or the FIIO KA17 (I'm looking for a kind of all in one solution to use at home with my desktop, and on the go with my laptop or phone). Or do you have an entirely different recommendation ?
If I have to choose between KA17 or DC07Pro then my choice is clear, DC07Pro all the way especially if I want the very best for Metal music. I also use ONIX Alpha XI extensively together with DC07Pro, swapping between the two of them frequently
@@AndyAudioVault Thank you! The Onix looks like a nice Option for the Money too but I don't really need the more power and i really dislike the Design and Size of it 😂 so I don't mind spending extra on the iBasso
Maybe you can get Soundaware MDA3 to compare, too. Curious to see what you think of that one. The Soundaware M2 DAP I reviewed several years ago was so organic and natural 😍
I am interested in that one too, if I can get a review sample, sure
How does this compare to the L&P W4? Do you think the W4 is still a good choice (used) in 2024? Already have ONIX for analog leaning sound, so I'm looking for another one that's more "hifi/digital". Considering W4 and KA17. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated 👍
W4 is not as rich and dense sounding as ONIX Alpha, both are exceedingly good with technicalities. Timbre wise W4 is also focused on studio type of sound fidelity and ONIX Alpha is more analog. If Hi-Fi studio sound you looking for, there's tons to choose from, W4 is one of them, so does KA17, also the same can be said of Shanling UA4 or ROSESELSA RS9039 or iBasso DC06Pro (not limited to)
How is the headroom size and resolving capabilities of it vs KA17?
Headroom of KA17 like many other well-tuned 4VRMS dongles have lots of spare with outright power left even with stuffs like HiFiMan Sundara or Sennheiser HD600 (from the 4.4mm BAL side). KA17 also like many other well implemented top performing dongles, offer best in class resolution and imaging
Hello Andy, nice review as always...which filter would you suggest for Binary Dynaquattro for better musical experience?
Use NOS or Slow and see which one you will like more
@@AndyAudioVault Sure. Will try. Thank you for your suggestions
hi Andy ☺️ nice review as always, and the park is beautiful too, nice to see a beautiful landscape instead of the classic studio!
I had fc6 and I loved it, I just sold it and now I'm trying to buy it back, how do you think the fc6 compares to this dc07 pro? fc6 was so smooth and delicate (I use mest mk2 so I like the treble roll off)
A thousand thanks
Without a doubt FC6 is a bit more denser with the note weight but not by much compared to DC07Pro. What you get in return is a wider more open impression of sound staging and similar dynamic smoothness to FC6, and a better sense of transparency too since R2R tend to sound a bit frontal
@@AndyAudioVault thank you very much for the quick reply, I trust your thoughts as you also love analogue and musical sound!
I'm just asking out of curiosity, which one would you get for the same price?☺️
Wondering what's your thoughts on best DAC for $50 or less in 2024? After going though your Dongle Madness catalog a few that come to mind are Dawn Pro, Sonata HD, and DC03 Pro. Are there any new releases you think are a better choice, or any that I overlooked?
For up to $50, iBasso DC03Pro and EPZ TP20Pro are the best to go for
@donglemadness thanks, take care Andy!
Hi Andy is there a Shop in Kuala Lumpur where I can buy the Dongle?
Red Ape Audio, check them out in Shoppee
@@AndyAudioVault Ok thanks , if I need additional Help I will contact you. 🖖
Bro, your effort is exemplary. Thanks for the review and nice video. All the dongles I purchased were made after watching your reviews. It appears that they are releasing dongles in every month and I've run out of money to get new dongles in each and every month. 😅
Anyway back to topic and I'll make this short. I"ve got the FIIO KA13 and just earlier last month after watching your review, added a Cayin RU7. After comparing the KA13 and RU7, I do like the RU7 better but the differences to me are not night and day. I am now looking at an iBasso as a final purchase before I call it a day. Too many dongles out there which might all sound very close together or almost the same. The Ru7 has an analogue, smooth and airy sound. How different will an iBasso dongle sound? Will the sound become slightly airier with better soundstage, separation and detail? I'm only looking at the DC07 Pro as shown here, or the DC Elite. Which will sound noticeably different to the RU7 that I have, the DC07 Pro or the DC Elite? Which is considered to be an overall better performing or sounding dongle if price is not an issue? The DC Elite or DC07 Pro? As usual, your advice is most appreciated boss. 🙏
LOL. And Thanks. You are right, when comparing dongles which are rated high, the differences can be very subtle. If I am to describe the differences between RU7 and DC07Pro, then I would probably go into stress mode to pinpoint the differences, both being analog and open sounding, but I do feel that DC07Pro offer a hair more weight to the body of sound, mind you, a hair difference. Such is the case with many top dongles, the differences are painstakingly close
Great Review. can't wait to try it with my IE 600. Can you suggest which digital filter is best when used with an IE 600? Can we really make out the difference?
Thanks. i never tried IE600 so I have no idea what to suggest here. Thanks
α and Ω, as suggested, more and more symbol will be coming up soon? Looking forward to it. By the way while you are giving EPZ TP50 away, I am recruiting EPZ TP50 for my collection. (unfortunately did not get the luck during your celebration live session >.
My signed TP50 is already on the way to the lucky winner in the 10k subs luck draw. Thanks so much for the support!
When used with an iPhone, can you control the volume with the phone buttons as well or is that only possibly via the dongle volume knob?
Yes of course, you can still control the volume on the host be it iPhones, PC or Android. But it is always better to Max on the host for these type of dongles, and only control volume on the dongle, this way you are getting the best performance from them
Andy, thanks for the review, you're the best! Please tell me, will Onix be able to reveal fiio ft3, ft5? Is there enough power? And please give us a review of the Ibasso dx180, do not pull the rubber. As long as there is a good price at the bottom.
Thanks!. Yes you can be rest assured ONIX Alpha just lime many other top performing dongles, will deliver more than enough power to drive either FT3 or FT15, for as long as you drive them on High Gain and 4.4mm BAL side, at lest for me , ONIX Alpha was already to drive the 300 Ohm Sennheiser HD600 and HiFiMan Sundara with such grace that they sounded as if driven from a full desktop setup. DX180 review will be up in a day or two this week
Hi Andy, I have a few flagship IEMS but i dont feel like I am getting the best use of them as I use my Iphone and a cheap iphone dongle. Most of my music is on Tidal. Can you recommend a decent DAP / DAC which would be an upgrade? My budget is USD 700 / RM 3000 + -
Anything is better than the stock iPhone dongle. For iPhone the choices can be limited but since you have such huge budget, then DC07Pro is what you want, it has native support for iPhones with the included Lightning cable
@@AndyAudioVault thank you Andy! Love this review. Especially the setting! Makes me miss home!
@@AndyAudioVault do you think the DC07Pro is better than the DX180 DAP purely from a sound quality point of view?
@@AndyAudioVault hi Andy, I just got this dongle thanks to you! It has blown me away and is driving some of my IEMs
to it’s potential which I never knew.
I only have one question please: what is the SPDIF settings for and does it make any difference?
Hi, I notice the OLED display always show 32bit even when playing something with lower bit rates(16, 24etc). The frequency shows correctly though. would you happen to know why?
It could be the FIR oversampling. Try turning off FIR and you should see the real time bitrate
@@AndyAudioVault I use it with an iphone. how do I turn this FIR off?
@@FENG1248 check firmware revision, too (indicated last line on display, - or UAC app screen), latest revision as of today is 3.96.95, update via Windows possible only
@@pickyaudiophile contacted ibasso, it's due to the APP, the device is good
Shouldn't the Ibasso dc07pro have a lower price to performance ratio score? It literally costs double what the Onix Alpha costs?
I did considered that, but I also consider that DC07Pro offers really effective implementation tech like the Quad Array CS43131 and amazing rotary volume on top of having a High Pass filter that works. Also knowing that this sort of tech would mean it could have been sold at even higher price point if we were to look back at the dongle scene two years ago. So what DC07Pro got for the score of Value is fair, I am truly impressed with the build which also included the pair of Pentaconn branded jacks, those things carry high piece tag
@@AndyAudioVault I can understand the rotary volume control being nice. But i dont understand how a quad dac array is any better than the standard dual dac setup? I also find it odd this dongle does not have a dedicated amp instead it must be multiplying (runnig one into the next) the built in amps on the dac chips which i would think would introduce noise and distortions. Unless they have somethign filtering that all out after? Also according to Ibasso only the 4.4mm is a pentaconn not the 3.5mm. In pictures the corners of the dc07pro look really sharp are they?
I also had a question on the Onix Alpha in your testing did you ever hear any noise floor? Also on the Onix did you ever have any issues with channel seperation in particular the 3.5mm jack? Thank you
Well shucks $210? It is a flagship but when the Letshuoer DT03 equals the Hiby R4 for sound at $90 we are really seeing top flight dongles arrive at basement prices ( Onix too)
Hi Andy!
Have you tried the Earmen Colibri?? If yes,then how does it compare to the top dogs.
Unfortunately no, I don't have it
Hi Andy , I am confused between dc07pro, m15i and the dc-elite, could you please tell which one to be bought for best sounding?
All of them are best sounding. Marginal differences here and there but practically all of them are transparent, neutral, exceedingly resolving and well tuned. I personally use DC07Pro and ONIX Alpha XI over all other dongles that I ever had, are those two the best? For me personally yes, but it may differ if you ask another person
@donglemadness thanks Andy for your quick reply. If I like more the soundstage and imaging and if i go for dc07 pro over elite will there be much compromise or it is just very marginal. Since elite is almost double the price so I am just not sure if it gives that difference in sound quality.
@@AndyAudioVault Hi if dc-elite is 100 then how much will you score dc07?
I have Latshour S12 Pro iem.. so which day would be best to take? what Cayin Ru6 will happen
I would choose DC07Pro over RU6 now
@@AndyAudioVault DC7 not available in india
Hi im going to buy my very own first iem which simgot ea500lm, i also planning to buy jcally jm6 pro along side, is there better option than jcally jm6 pro, my budget around 30 to 50 usd
Go for Venture Electronics ODO instead and it will cost you only $5
Is it really make a difference in sound comparison btw fiio ka13 and ibasso dc07 pro , becoz these two contains same CS43131 ??.
Totally different. Same DAC chips does not mean same sound
@@AndyAudioVault ohh okay . Thank u andy .
ibasso dc07 pro or questyle m12i in term of sound quality? please answer sir , last question
Both equally great as you can see in the score table for sound
@@AndyAudioVault i need one choice for buying i prefer sound quality only that all
So the current ranking is DC07Pro edges out ever so slightly the Alpha XI1?
The difference is so small that you cannot justify the price of DC07 Pro over Onix with just half of its price.
@@skustaclee8899 Andy said the airiness was very small difference. But Andy also said the High Pass Mode is significant boost to fidelity and dynamics. That part is supposed to be a big difference, right?
If I understand correctly, that's like 2 dongles in 1, isn't it?
If you switch to a fast roll off filter the Onix wil also become a bit more open and airy.
The overall score is equal between ONIX Alpha and DC07Pro, which means they both share the same sport for the highest scoring dongles out of 180 contestants since #donglemadness started
@@Viewer13128 How high pass filters work is they essential cut off the bass end of the frequency range so that the higher frequency range is more pronouced. I would not recomend using it unless you have a dislike for bass, and I dont mean boosted bass just plain neutral bass frequencies.
how is this compared to Cayin ru7? which you prefer?
I prefer DC07Pro more over RU7 and tons of other dongles now
Por qué no está la tabla analógica?.
Please watch the video without skipping, it is all there. You can find it at 12:25. Thanks!
How does it compare to ibasao Dx180 dap in purely sound aspect
More on that soon in my DX180 review. They share the same DNA so you can expect similar sound
Is there any new dongle that sounds euphonious like the Astell Pee51, but has analog sound?
PEE51 is very unique and I have yet to hear anything resembling the same tuning as of yet after that
So are these filters essentially EQs? If not how can it be determined the difference between an EQ and a filter?
It doesn't behave like an EQ, but they influence the pace of dynamic transients which affect timbre temperament
Does Dc07 pro have same sound signature like dc04pro..? If not which dongle have same sound signature like dc04 pro
Yes, DC04Pro, DC-Elite and DC07Pro shares the same natural/neutral sound signature
Is fiio btr 7 or this amp better?
DC07Pro
We need a detailed comparison with the dc04 pro, both with iems and overears
DC04Pro, DC-Elite and DC07 Pro all shared the common sound signature of being neutral and transparent, DC07Pro providing the most prominent refinement on richness of sound over the other two, a little more open sounding than DC04Pro and a little wider too, of which both are already wide open sounding, DC07Pro of course built better and offer additional HF Filter
How does it manage to output 430mw without any dedicated amp chip?
For what I read the cirrus logic CS43131 has integrated amp.
4X CS43131 internal amps does the trick
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks. Just want to clarify that it says "30 mW per channel into 32 ohm load" on the data sheet which doesn't add up?
I apologise for my ignorance.
I was wondering this myself and it also has me questioning their measurements. They would basically have to feed one dacs amp out into another dac's amp in and basically it would act as a multiplier. But this should cause any distortion or noise to also be multiplied in intensity. So Either their numbers are wrong or they have something filtering out all this added noise. And if something is added to filter out all this noise then it is also affecting sound quality. So I dont know for sure what is going on here we would need someone to independantly test it.
I received mine one week ago and I must say it's picky as hell with no-name Android devices. I suspect it could be high starting current issue by flawed design. Just could be.
Wouldn't boot completely (line of dots remains on dongle's screen) - and no sound connected to my budget tablets by Alldocube and Blackview (Android 14 and 13). So far with Windows connected to any devices it works properly. Just one smartphone by Cubot (Android 12) worked so far.
With the DC04Pro there was no such pickyness at all. It's somewhat frustrating so far I must say. However, even with these devices where no sound comes out, UAC Android app works - somehow.
How does the DC07pro fare against DX180?
More on that soon in my DX180 review. They share the same DNA so you can expect similar sound
Just got my Onix Alpha a few day ago and, already there is one that might be better. This is life. Anyway, for the price, I am very happy to stick with my Onix (except that my Samsung phone cannot drive it).
I have heard that they are working on a firmware update that will resolve this issue.
@@haneko6422 Not sure how one updates the firmware, but, I hope you are correct.
Does this dac have UAC 1.0?
Just UAC2
How it compare whith onix dongele please ? Is this better then onix dongle ?!
The answer to your question is in this video, please watch it without skipping, I described the differences here at 14:12. Thanks
They are pretty much indentical, i would say save yourself the $110 and put towards some headphones or just pocket the savings =D
is it better than ka17? specially of gaming ?
I would say both equally amazing for gaming, both already at the peak of dongle performers