Hi-Dac ALC5686 and Apple Type C Adapter Comparison
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2020
- Here is my comparison of the Apple type c to 3.5mm and the Hi-Dac ALC5686 type c to 3.5mm. I only included these two due to the similar price point.
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got my 'Hi-Dac' today as a matter of fact
works wonderful with my V1-A
Nice and indeed it does.
Just out of curiosity was that the European apple type c adapter, I heard there was a big difference in the sound between the American and European models. The American version of the model had some pretty incredible reviews.
Mine is the EU and is 0.5V instead of the American 1V.
Do you know if the ALC5686 works with a microphone rather an earphone ? The problem I'm facing is that I have a Galaxy Note Plus that does not have a built-in DAC and I'd like to use a Boya M1 microphone which has a p3 plug. Looking for ways to do that I think I will need this adapter.
It should do that.
Will the Microphone of my three Earphones (Tanchjim Tanya, Blon BL-01 and KZ EDX) work when I plug it into the ALC5686 Dac? And will it work on Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (CN Version)?
They should work in theory but I have not tried them and I don't know if it will work but with a Xiaomi phone it is highly likely to work.
Usb audio player pro fixed the apple dac for me. I actually love the apple dac so downloading usb audio player pro was worth it because it's a paid app and apple usbc dac can be bought in most local stores for 10 dollars.
Thanks for the information on the app.
hey can u throw me some light, i recently bought a dac which is not recognised by my ipad pro 2018. can you please suggest me any solution please. I'm from India
Does the ALC support the microphone of an IEM?
I wanna use the microphone of my moondrop chu in windows 10.
It should do. Been a while since I used it.
nice vid man love it
Thanks :)
Hi, I know it's been a year but there seem to be a Apple iPhone Lightning port version of the Hi-Dac ALC5686 dongle. From the reviews, it sounds way worse than the Type C version. Is that true?
I have no idea to be honest.
I just ordered my apple usb c to 3.5mm headphone connector for my iPad . Is it worth it because it arrives tomorrow ? Because I saw some comments saying it is bad and break quickly?
The US one is more powerful if you have ordered that one and mine still works fine.
Nice review!
Is the acl compared to the Sonata HD 2, is similar or is it very far from it?
And what valuation does the avani acl 5686 have in front of it?
Thanks and the HD 2 is a upgrade to this ACL5686
@@VortexReviews1 I think you should do a comparison with ACL and ESS drivers hehe
@@schylur There are many I have not tried since this video was made but I would have to buy them all so it won't happen unfortunately.
I bought the ALC5686, it starts buzzing after 5 minutes of use on my phone or computer, could there be any other possible reasons ?
Tried it with different earphones?
Any idea whether this would boost the power of my 3.5mm jack? I'm planning to buy some KZ PR2 Planar iems and they need a small boost of power to actually make them good
It should do but it depends on the output power of your phone?
This is probably a dumb question but here we go, will either of these make my mic quality better? Using a vmoda boom pro.
Good question. I tried the Hi-dac with a gaming headset which I own but not reviewed the Hyper X Cloud Alpha last night and it sounds really clean to be honest. It should make your Vmoda sound good.
Ayt, will trust you on this one.
I'm actually interested in the TempoTec Sonata HD Pro compared to the Apple DAC sound-wise?
Both are clean sounding but the Tempotec is still the better option as it does more and is not picky like the Apple adapter.
@@VortexReviews1 How about the Lusya Fever DAC?
BTW about the Sonata HD Pro, I've read a post on Facebook in "No BS Audio" group that its not ideal for everyday use for randomly popping and clicking when automatically shutting down? Did you experience this with yours?
The Fever DAC is more suitable for computers only. I don't use my Sonata HD Pro enough to be honest but I never noticed that and there is a firmware update for which might fix that.
@Fach Yutuob I go between the SMSL Idea and Sonata HD Pro on my laptop mostly as they work with Windows 7. Sometimes the DD TC35B as well. On my PC I use the output of the Behringer UMC 22 which is not great.
Did You used driver updater to know what inside ?
I did not sorry. If you find out then let me know.
If this dac dongle pluged in can i play TH-cam normally? And can i use the mic for calls?
You should be able to and it will use the mic in the cable if the cable has one.
Just got mine😁
You like it?
there a lot of bad reviews for apple stating they break quickly which seems probable. I would try to reinforce that wire by heat shrinks. It should give it enough rigidity.
Good idea and hope it helps the longetivity.
@@VortexReviews1 why bother ... if the option are cheaper (even if it's only a little bit) and are better most of the time .... Apple is known for crap cables, data or audio ... and overpricing, i never saw a cable from them holding more than 3 month (mostly friends devices ... i do not give Apple any money, but i do help friends to get better, cheaper or not, alternatives xD when their stock bundled cables/accessories goes south )
@@reiverblade You are right. I bought the Apple adapter as many people said good things about it but I think the Hi-dac is easily the better option for usability and reliability.
i know this video is old but will the ALC clean up a KZ zsn pro X, they hiss on my pc and budget phones but not on high end samsungs and MacBooks, I read the the apple ones do but i don't really like their build. I can't try them (ALC) in a store because there are none where I live and I didn't find any info online. thanks.
It should be better than the stuff you have but still might a small hiss but I don't have the ZSN Pro X to test with.
@@VortexReviews1 thank you, I found someone's post on reddit and they said it fixes the hissing!
@@YasserS19 Nice one!
Which one has the better sound? Power isn't a problem as I use IEMs.
Both are good but the Apple one has slightly more low end and is less finicky with Android and Windows.
@@VortexReviews1
I'm looking for a good budget dac for more low end, bass - can you suggest me something? For Android
@@DIPLAYER1866 Possibly the Tempotec Sonata HD II. Haven't tried any budget offerings for a while.
ALC5686 Type C adapter compatible with oneplus 8 pro ?
I don't own that phone to test it with.
Alc5686 work on headset sound + mic?
Mine does.
Is the USA version made in china?
I am confused I've found
"made in EU" version also,but quite confused about the USA one,do they both perform the same in the desktop PC?,
The USA model is the best as it is 1V compared to the EU one which is 0.5V. I don't know where the US one is made but I presume China.
Can DAC USB Type C can be plugged into a Micro USB ??
You can use an adapter.
Hey Vortex,. Could you enlighten me about DAC chipsets? Which ones are good and which are not?
Implementation is also very important but at the low end the Realtek ALC5686 is okay then above that you Cirrus Logic models and ESS models. I have reviewed a few and now AKM models are now more rare since their factory got burnt.
Is the alc5686 better than the nilkin black dac ? Im using one now and i want to switch since it is shit compared to my previouse sonata hd type c dac and this nilkin one didnt really make my music better and louder compared to the sonata hd i have previously owned
@@VortexReviews1 im using mi pro hd earphones btw and my phone is mi10t pro
@@kamwardmama-o2424 I don't know that nilkin model but the ALC5686 is fine for the price it sells at. ALC5686 also supports inline mic and controls. The Sonata HD II is also another good option.
@@VortexReviews1 i just want something more louder than a regular adaptor .. will the alc5686 do the job? I have sonata hd before but it is broken now
Hi i have a question apart this video. Whats the difference between the sonata hd pro vs sonata hd?
Different dac chip, firmware, HD Pro has volume control and interchangeable cables. Pro measures slightly better as well.
@@VortexReviews1 a ok i ask a wrong question. I was refering in clarity and sound but you also answer me. Again my fault and thanks!! Sorry i dont speak a lot of english
Another one xd. Do you think is better go for sonata hd (normal) or buy the alc 5686 dac? The price difference in my country is 12 dollar less the alc5686 than the sonata.
Depends on your use case to be honest. The Sonata HD Pro is more well rounded but costs more.
@@VortexReviews1 thanks!!
Hy, alc5686 vs cx pro which one better ?
Under 10to 16% which is best dac? I want to use iem zsn pro x android phone
Answered on the other comment.
There's still improvement even I'm only using spotify. Right? Cause my nova 5t is trash at audio
It should sound cleaner if your 3.5mm output is bad.
@@VortexReviews1 it doesn't have 3.5mm output. But yeah thanks sir
@@jasper.abonal It should help certainly.
I have Android smartphone & iPad & windows 10 laptop; is 'Hi-dac' works with iPad OS ?
iPad 10th gen (2022)
@@user-qo4ez7uo2f I don't have that iPad to test to see if it works.
Sir, how does Hi-Dac compared to LG G7 quad dac?
And how it will perform with 1more quad driver?
And also what is the best in-ear earphones for maybe under $100 usd since I'm not buying the 1more quads yet..
I have not tried the G7 to be honest but it should be okay with that 1more but I have not tried it either. Best under 100 is a tough question and depends on the sound signature you want?
@@VortexReviews1 yes, I like the clear highs, good mids, and decent bass
I like my Philips pro6305 but it need more bass
@@abananalmnop5992 If you want more bass then best to use an EQ to do that.
@@VortexReviews1 I already did but the bass is kind of weak. When its hits the hard bass, its just buzzing with the philips
I used the Dolby eq
@@abananalmnop5992 Might be the limit of the drivers.
Realtek ALC5686, Conexant CX31993, CS Pro CS46L41 or Apple Type-C to Headphone Jack what should I buy?
I have not tried the CX31993 but I have had success with the others. The US Apple variant has more power.
I have both the Conexant CX31993 and CS Pro CS46L41. The former has a wider soundstage and sounds more clinical, while the later is more musical and warm, a trait of Cirrus Logic DAC. The Conexant CX31993 is amazing value for money in my opinion.
@@melvinch So which one is better?
Hey from some reason they work on my win7...
Lucky you.
@@VortexReviews1 Solution for you,just find software for building a drivers and it will finish job,and good luck.
i got same type dac but its not supporting my ipad pro 2018, could you please help me out here.
I don't know why?
Has one of them better sound on Windows 10? I don't mean loudness, I mean sound quality. Does one of them sound clearer or have better bass etc... How are they in comparisson to onboard? (Mine is broken anyway) And, can they handle a 50 Ohm Sennheiser?
Sound quality on both is very good and the low end is slightly higher on the apple adapter and they should power the Sennheiser fine. Comparted to my onboard which sounds fine as an output but the mic input on my PC sounds worse than either of these two.
Respected sir,
Can I know if this HI-DAC can compete with LG G7 stock port sounds 🤔
Hi and if the LG G7 uses a ESS chipset then it might but I am not sure which LG models use them.
@@VortexReviews1 Sir, there are 3 models of these type of DAC dongles.
CS-Pro CS46L41
CX-Pro CX31993
Hi-Dac ALC5686
Which one is the best?
could you rank them please?
@@SpokenEnglishSriLanka I have not tried the CX31993 but I know it's a lower end DAC and the CS46L41 and ALC5686 are much closer. I like them both as they perform well for the price and the ALC5686 also supports inline control from memory.
@@VortexReviews1 Thank you so much dear sir. You've been so helpful.
Sir these CS and ALC versions you tried, Do you think they can match up with iBasso 3 or Shanling UA 1 or TempoTec sonata HD 2
or are those expensive ones much better ☺️
@@SpokenEnglishSriLanka I have not tired the ibasso or Shanling but the Sonata HD II might be slightly better than the CS46L41
i have alc892 in my pc connected with swans m10 2.1 speakers. do i need this adapter for better quality sound? and which one because both of them are priced same in my country.
The 5686 is less finicky with android phones. If you are happy with the sound you already have then no reason to change.
@@VortexReviews1 in a reddit discussion someone said that even a cheap usb to 3.5mm jack adapter is better in sound quality then pc one so.... other then apple dongle there is hidiz s1 with alc4042 but 2.5x the price. i dont use headphones that much. i want tight bass with soft treble.
@@ankitnegi9713 There are many cheap adapters these days which are decent and I never tried that S1.
@@VortexReviews1 for only audio quaity, which one will you recommend apple dongle, or alc 5686 adapter, or some cheap chinese adapter. i want to connect my 2.1 speakers which has tweeters, only 8ohm i think.
@@ankitnegi9713 I would try the 5686 as it should be clean enough to transfer the sound to your speakers.
Do I need a dac for my trn mt1? Sorry I don't know about these
MT1 is very easy to power so I would say no.
@@VortexReviews1 ok thnx
@@kxrannn.g No problem.
can the alc work on android 7.1.1? and a type c to micro usb converter?
Depends on the phone but it works on my Redmi Note 4. That setup will be messy though.
@@VortexReviews1 lol time for a new phone . thanks for the quick reply
@@96hjkfgg Indeed and I already have it's replacement lol. I have the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
does this have fade in issues like every other active dongle I've tried
I don't remember this model having any issues like that.
like no audio delay at all? for some reason those dongles always take .25 to .5 seconds to convert audio
@@3mar00ss6 Oh , you mean that. I guess it was very small but I currently cannot check that.
@@VortexReviews1 keyboard sounds if the first button u touch doesn't play the full sound then there is a delay
@@VortexReviews1 some dongles would literally take too long to activate (from silent)they miss the whole sound effect of the first button press some half some the first couple of milliseconds all noticable and all practically unusable
Waiting for your review on xiaomi hifi dac
It should be arriving soon but I have a little backlog to get through.
@Toneri Ōtsutsuki That is how I have used it with my Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and I did not use a special app.
@Toneri Ōtsutsuki The Apple type C adapter can work on Android phones as it works with both of my Xiaomi phones and works for others but I don't know about Samsung.
Hello, thanks for your videos, it would be excellent if you put a Spanish translation. I'm talking to you from Colombia
Muchos gracias sir. I don't know how to add translations yet.
Apple Tipo C or Cx31993?
I have not tried the CX31993 but many folks like it.
i know a little bit too late but you should by able in windows 7 install official realtek drivers and use it
www.realtek.com/en/component/zoo/category/pc-audio-codecs-high-definition-audio-codecs-software this should be it
@@myky7500 Thanks very much for finding this and I need to test that.
@@VortexReviews1 have you tried it?
@@myky7500 Not yet but they look like computer chipset drivers?
The Nillkin one is better or worse than this one?
You have the model name?
@@VortexReviews1 Nillkin Usb C 3.5mm Hi-DAC adapter
@@VortexReviews1 On Aliexpress
@@davi7569 I have not tried one to be honest.
@@VortexReviews1 ?
Hello looking for a windows 7 drivers, found a reference but no link to download : USBAud - ALC5686_Win7_PG006_6_3_9600_0096_v14(Whole PID).7z any one could help me ?
bit.ly/3bmrpFK
Says it in the owners bin?
the closest thing i could find is a ddHiFi TC35B which use the same alc5686 chip and you can download its driver, not sure if it'll work
Apple donggle have warm sound signature. What about realtek alc?
Sounds more neutral.
Buena y sonata hd?
Hmmm?
He said good and the sonata hd
I think he is talking about this two dacs compare to the sonata hd
@@arielsanchez9014 Oh. Sonata HD Pro is still my pick for all over usability.
Compatible Poco f3 Android 12 ?
Works with a Poco F2 Pro.
@@VortexReviews1 Poco f3 ?
@@yahoo-6473 I can only try it with a phone I own and is the closest I got to the F3.
@@VortexReviews1 ok Poco F2 pocoF3 is same USB C ?
@@yahoo-6473 No idea. Like I said I can only test with what I have and I don't have the F3 so I can't check it.
Windows 11 worked for me
I thought it would and thanks for the feedback.
Do you get a better one so you can really hear how bad music sounds over a phone?
What do you mean exactly? You mean better adapters?
@@VortexReviews1 , Really, I don't know much about these adapters. Are they just a wire adapter or is there a dac inside? Mainly I was just commenting on how bad music over a phone sounds. I guess a better one would be how well it's built.
@@bradt.3555 They do have a DAC inside. The Apple one has a Cirrus Logic and the other uses a Realtek. It also matters how the DAC is implemented.
@@VortexReviews1 , Ok, then I guess a better one would be both well made and a better dac. If they use different dac's then I would assume some do sound better than others. The Apple one look's like it's built pretty cheap.That other one look's more sturdy. To be honest, other than using on a newer phone where they eliminated the headphone jack I don't know where these are used.
@@bradt.3555 They are used on cell phones with no headphone jack or can be used on a Windows 10 PC or laptop as many computers have crappy headphone outputs.