![]() All that would be needed for this would be a 3.5mm minijack to stereo phono adaptor. ![]() Although I did not test the DAC with my main system, there is no reason why it could not be used in such a configuration as a bridge between a budget system and a phone/tablet/PC. I listened to the Hi-mDAC via my HifiMan Sundara, PSB M4U1 headphones and Cardas A8 IEMs. From what I understand, it is possible to send music direct from most music player Apps to external DACs via the ‘camera adaptor’, so far more flexible than it is for us Android users. Not having one to hand meant I could not test the Hi-mDAC with my iPad. Although I have an iPad, a small cable incorporating a device called a ‘camera adaptor’ is required to connect external DACs to Apple devices. Fortunately, I have purchased dozens of albums from Qobuz over the last 5 years, so it was just a case of downloading a few of them to the phone into a folder accessible via HF player. I have previous experience using Android devices with my Chord Mojo, and so I already had Onkyo HF Player installed on my phone. ![]() Unfortunately, streaming apps like Qobuz or Tidal will not allow digital music data to leave the device. The Android system does not allow music to be sent to an external device unless a suitable App is used. Unfortunately, there is a generic issue with the Android platform. Presumably, the biggest target market for the Hi-mDAC will be for use with mobile phones and tablets. ![]() Fortunately, in the case of connecting to my Windows PC, this was one of the occasions where it worked, and within a couple of minutes, I was streaming from Qobuz, via the native PC App. Upon unboxing, I followed my usual procedure of diving straight in and seeing if I could get it working. ![]()
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