Thanks for the review. I just ordered the Abigail bundled with the VE Monk Plus. I'm just waiting for it to arrive. It's much cheaper than the Pro version, which is why I bought it. Based on your review, the difference isn't that massive anyway. This will be my second DAC since my CX Pro broke after almost a year of heavy daily usage, lol.
I have been meaning to write a rave about this but always forget. Thanks for this reco Andy. I have FC6 and iBasso (both on your reccos and adore the fc6), and use them primarily but this gem is still the best for when iam literally on the move. The usb c stays in. Never gets dislodged finicky unlike the other dongles which are pretty sensitive. I can switch to others at end of commute/walks. And the sound is v decent, price is great. Best second dongle ever! I have both the 3.5 amd 4.4, it even runs my over the ear cans off phone. Most impressive is that secure usb connection. Thanks Andy!
@@AndyAudioVault so true. And adding in case anyone looks at my comment and thinks of these are just for temporary commute kind of use. No, they are pretty pretty decent actually. Just that I have got so used to the "analogue' soundscape of hiby fc6 that I keep reaching out for it. Else, I can happily continue with Abigail pros. Not an issue at all.
3:28 sorry I didn't quite get the name, if you dont mind could tell which iem it is. And also can you share the link of the app TTGK? Also what iems do you other than tanchjim? Thanks
The IEM connected to that cable is VE Azure. Sorry I don't have a link for TTGK because I downloaded it over a year ago and I forgot the link, you can try to google it for the APK. I have more IEMs than I can count lol, but my regulars are Etymotic ER4SR, Etymotic ER2XR, Shure KSE1500, Kinera Idun Golden, Simgot EM2R, SeeAudio Bravery AE and VE Azure
@@mokisan Not really, it's more of Diffused Field Neutral sound curve I like the most. And among them SeeAudio Bravery is less neutral but definitely not bright. That's why I love Tanchjim ZERO and Simgot EM2R a lot, they are prime examples of doing brighter sounding IEMs without being offensive. Of course the king of king among them all, Shure KSE1500 has the very best upper frequency presentation, just that not so convinient to use regularly with that extra Energizer needed to drive it
@@mokisan Actually there's a lot of Harman-ish tuned IEMs to choose from. You probably will like Tangzu Zetian Wu, Letshuoer Z12, SeeAudio Yume Midnight, AFUL Performer 5 or even KZ HBB DQ6S, all of them with Bass focus tuning
I found out Jcally also has BAL dongle JM6-2 and JM6-4 which used cx31988 chip instead of the cx31993 chip like the regular JM6. I wonder if you have the info if these dongles has the same situation with BAL Abigail Pro in terms of the termination because I can't find any info regarding this cx31988 chip. Thanks for the detailed review~
Sorry, I don't know English, can you tell me if Abigail Pro is better in detail than its normal version and Avani? I can't find a video about this in the Spanish community
Avani is already very good with details and on equal terms with Abigail. Abigail Pro on the other hand offer improved sound richness and imaging, so technically on details handling it is still the same with original Abigail
NIce Review!! Since I have a desktop PC with an asus 320 MK motherboard, I was wondering if an Abigail dongle DAC for my desktop PC would improve sound quality (whit a Regular USB adaptor). What do you think?
Thanks! Yes, normally an external dongle like Abigail Pro would offer some improvements over built in DAC of a motherboard. I would recommend you get Venture Electronics ODO instead as they are phasing out Abigail in favor of the better performing ODO
I'm using ve monk plus 5 (mp5) + Avani: its sound pretty good, adds more bass, a little details and scale up volume higher. Should I buy this Abigail Pro for it. I feels like dongle from andy & ve designed for earbud, cuz when i plugged it to KZ zs10 pro its fk sharp, or maybe tune of KZ audio v-shaped not suitable for thoss dongle.
You already have a great combo there and there's really no need to change unless you want to try something different with more neutral sound of Abigail Pro, yes Avani is a bit more energetic and lively 😁
So sad your website is taken down now. Should I pair KZ ZSN Pro X with avani or Abigail pro. I posted these questions in your website 2 years back but buying them just this year 😅
Hi Andy! Thanks for the review! Would you know if 1) Abigail Pro can be used with iOS and 2) if it supports Mic for voice calls? Regarding the iOS part, I already have a usb-c to lightning OTG, so that part is taken care of
Yes, if you already have the adapter Abigail Pro will work with iOS. And it has MIC too. Just make sure the iOS to USC adapter is a good one that does not cut short on features. Something like ddHiFi TC28 would be great
Copy-pasta from your KZ AM01 quick review, same question: Hey Andy, great review! Can I ask a question? On the specs of many dac/dongles on amazon, it says that phone calls through the device might not work if the device already has a 3.5mm (which is my case, having a Samsung A52), as if the device tries to force the call through the 3.5mm port instead of whatever is connected to the Usb C slot. Did you test if this is also the case on the Abigail Pro? Or if the Abigail dongle fully supports calls on android using iems with inline microphones, also on devices that already have a 3.5mm output? If this works correctly (being able to answer the occasional call hands-free while listening to music on-the-go on an android device is sooo convenient), I might grab a couple for me and the wifey : )
So also the Abigail Pro supports the inline mic for calls? If that's the case, awesome :D between the Kz AM01 and the Abigail pro, which would you suggest? For decent listening to jazz and classical, and the occasional phone call on the go? I'm new to the world of budget-but-good audio, and it's kind of overwhelming, but so fun! Thank you very much for taking the time to reply, greatly appreciated!
@@Sidguru101 Actually, I took the plunge and ordered a Jcally JM6 Pro from Aliexpress along with discounted KZ Castors silver, from what I've gathered, it's the "best" dongle (meaning, "makes more sense") for my use case and with a little power to spare (1,6V). It'll take a while to get here though, I think..! I went for the JM6 Pro because I was tempted by the Kz AM01, but I read a lot of reports of hissing.. but who knows? Perhaps it's as good as the Jcally.
They perform well between Abigail Pro and P5, you must remember that Abigail in general is tuned to be neutral, it does not boost Bass, Treble or Mids, it is transparent and uncolored. So if you need more Bass and feel that even P5 is still not already very Bassy, you probably need to consider EQ or narrow bore silicone tips. Neutral DAC cannot give you that Bass boost
Because Abigail being faithfully neutral, the sound signature of the attached partners will determine what sort of music it would be suitable at. Abigail does not add coloration and thus making it highly versatile to any music genres. i have been using Abigail for anything from Jazz, Ballad to Rock/Metal, all sounding proper to my ears
Not much difference between those two really and for anything up to $12 I would say JCally JM6 Pro, KZ AM01 or MEIZU Lifeme would offer a bit more of sound authority especially if you are driving less sensitive IEMs. The next real upgrades would be $50-70 territory like DAWN Pro, AKLIAM PD4 Plus or iBasso DC03Pro
@@AndyAudioVaultI actually ordered the 7HZ - Salnotes Zero and Abigail Pro. Is the KZ AM01 still a better option because it's marginally cheaper here in India, and the other two are not being sold by reputable sources here? Basically, I just need some validation that what I have bought is good enough, or maybe I could get something better at this price range?
@@ignyi1 No worries, what you got is already good, getting AM01 will not make the Salnotes Zero better because it is not as scalable with power like planars
Hi Andy. I can speak English just a little bit. If i make you confused sorry for that. I just bought Abigail for using with my potato android phone but the music is lagging when I listen music on Hiby and another question is can i use Abigail on apple music .
i recently bought apple dongle and to me it has lower output volume than my older Hi-Dac dongle (ALC5686). about 65% sound of it. I need to max out the volume on my phone to use at my comfortable listening level on M40x. usually i only need 65% volume. should i buy this instead?
Hello Andy, greetings from MY as well. I want to ask if it's worth getting the Pro version of the Abigail (I have the non pro version) to drive my EPZ Q5 with Spinfit W1 tips? I'm also planning on getting either the DC04 Pro or Qudelix 5K and would probably give my current Abigail to my younger cousin. Out of those options which one would you recommend more purely as a DAC amp use without touching the software?
If you already have the OG Abigail, no need to get the Pro version especially when you already have a plan to get DC04Pro or 5K. Between these two, can I suggest you get BTR15 instead? lol. BTR15 is like DC04Pro with flexible option and I kind of growing very fond of BTR15. But really you can't go wrong with any of them, all great performers
I bought Hiby FC1 recently. Didn't see any reviews about it but difference between FC3 and FC1 is only MQA(useless?) support so maybe they're kinda same. Dunno if it's better than abigail
I have only tried FC3, I personally find FC3 being very bright sounding and lacking analogue/organic timbre, but yes it is exceedingly clean. Abigail and Abigail Pro on the other hand is truthfully neutral and natural, does not exhibit that brightness observed on FC3, so yes if you ask me, Abigail is a better sounding dongle to my ears
@@AndyAudioVault Мне больше понравился cx -pro 1993 и realtek 5686 у них чётче басс и интереснее звучание хоть и дешевле в 4 раза Hiby FC3 I liked cx -pro 1993 and realtek 5686 better, they have a clearer bass and more interesting sound, although 4 times cheaper Bibby FC3
Hello, would you say the pro is slightly warmer than the abigail? Right now, I'm leaning towards avani - it's half the price of the pro for my very sensitive kz zvx. Also, by headroom, do you mean air extension at the top? And will the abigail pro do well with kz zvx? Because i don't mind it being more expensive if it's better quality (and will not add treble fatigue).
Warmer is not what I would describe Abigail and Abigail Pro. Avani is warmer in fact and more frontal. Abigail is flatter neutral. And yes Abigail pro synergize really well with ZVX
@@AndyAudioVault thank you for replying! And it seems, I really might go with avani. There aren't a lot of reviews for the pro. And it seems in my country, people prefer the avani more than the Abigail..
what would be best for the Qkz Hbb? I currently have my eyes set on the Jcally jm6 pro, ap7, the abigail pro and the 7hz 71, all of these are about or below 20 USD here.
All the dongles you mentioned, are great budget dongles you can find for current selection. I have another video comparing them all. Just pick whichever suits your fancy. But if you need something significantly better, then it would be iBasso DC03Pro or Moondrop DAWN Pro, both are still within very reasonable prices
Thanks! But after a few more searching, I think I'll choose the Jcally Jm10 pro, it has a CS43131 chip which should not add any color to the audio(not sure if that is how it works). Too bad there aren't any reviews of it.
Hello Andy should I get the Abigail pro or the jm6 pro? the jm6 pro has a chip amp does the abigail have it as well? idk which should I get just gonna use it for my Tripowin Olina.
If you are driving Olina, I would recommend Abigail Pro, no additional amp module like JM6 Pro but it will be smoother for an efficient IEM like Olina. JM6 Pro however will be more suitable if you have IEMs that demand a bit more of power
Hi! Andy.... is the Abigail Pro better or the Moondrop Click, I am going to be pairing it with a Moondrop-Chu II IEM? Technically if u can give me a small brief, would be great, thanks in advance.
Click is essentially similar to Avani sound wise and offer different sound tuning, if you want flatter sound with no coloration, Abigail Pro is more suitable, it has wider soundstage too. Click is a bit more holographic at the cost of narrower soundstage
I have Blon 03 and I'll get more expensive IEM in future but I need a dac for now, shall I get the Abigail Pro or save up and get ifi go link or Shanling ua1s? Is the audio quality so significant?
If you want to keep it below $20, Abigail Pro is still the better one. If you can spare up to $50, then it is either iBasso DC03Pro or Moondrop DAWN Pro
Andy could you give me some about Monk V2S & Monk Slim Metal. I need vocal, piano sound, game ost, & soundtage. I've heard that these two earbud 32ohm but hard to drive. So which one should I drop money for? I owned Avani & Abigail Pro. No Dap no Dac no Amp, only with those two dongle.
The more accurate description would be, they are not that hard to drive, but rather will scale in better with power, Avani and Abigail will be enough to serve both
@@AndyAudioVault Awesome, thank you. Do you recommend the Abigail Pro over the Avani for mainly IEM TRRS use? And also, some sites mention that the Abigail Pro does not work with Windows 10, is that true?
@@PlebFred I would say better choose the later model Abigail Pro over Avani. I run Abigail Pro all the time on two laptops running Windows 10 perfectly fine, feeding my xDuoo MT-602 amp, so it could be an isolated issues
Unfortunately, TTGK is never available in Play store. You need to Google it and download APK installer, I don't have the link now as mine was downloaded last year
sir i read your review about abigail my question is which have better transient between abigail and cxpro i need good transient and neutral bright dongle for metal playlist
Between Abigail and CX-Pro, it is very close because they are essentially the same DAC internally, the refinement Abigail offer is subtle because 31993 is already a great DAC. Abigail Pro offers a bit more of the same improvements. But what I am trying to say is not to set expectations that the improvements will be like day and night. to answer your question, Abigail Pro has smoother transients compared to the sharper presentation of CX-Pro. If you looking for substantial upgrade, I recommend iBasso DC03Pro or VE Megatron, both of which can be had for no more than $60
The most analog sounding VE buds will be the ZEN series and also Asura. In fact all of VE earbuds are analog sounding, just slight variances in dynamic tuning and technicalities
I have JM6 Pro already, but need another ultra compact dongle that support 4.4mm BAL. Is Abigail Pro can handle HD650 or HE400SE as the same volume level as JM6 Pro? Thanks for your review, they help me a lot on dongle journey
@@malikzayn4572 Not necessarily. Both pretty much close in terms of overall output power. You can watch my other video on DAC Blind test and you will witness how Ben was surprised how capable the Abigail Pro is
Probably not much, because the og Abigail is already a great dongle. If you want to step up, iBasso DC03Pro will offer more audible results. I am not familiar with Thieaudio Elixir so I can't say for sure
As mentioned in the video, 4.4mm and 3.4SE are the same, they use the same DAC. 4.4mm just so that it is more convenient for those that have 4.4mm jacks
Hi I have another question. This question is unrelated to the vid. I have the Abigail OG, and I have recently bought an S12 pro, a planar iem and it is still on shipped. Will my planar iem be able to drive by abigail? Is it enough? or will I need to buy a higher dac for my shuoer s12? Thanks
@@charbieculpa1455 I should be enough, especially if you are running on Android with HIBY App USB Exclusive Mode, or UAPP Bitperfect. Try it first and upgrade only if you feel the output is not up to your expectations
What are you driving? if planars then DAWN Pro is clearly better. But if IEMs under 32 Ohm and with sensitivity over 100 dB, then Abigail Pro will do the job as good
Hi, I am deciding between options for my first DAC/AMP and are they Abigail Pro vs JM6 Pro or higher with JM10 Pro? Or any other option with the same price range?
Yes of course I have! I was the one whe received the very first international release of Megatron, named Valerie. Which I use now as my desktop DAC. Megatron offers bigger headroom and the foremost appeal of it is to push very hard to drive stuffs. Abigail on the other hand is more for less demanding partners. While Abigail Pro can drive headphones too, I must say that Megatron offers wider sound and headroom with more pronounced richness to the notes. Megatron is also more analogue sounding
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks Andy's prompt resply... As I am using Jcally JA3 small dongle to drive the mentioned easy drive headphones(shp9500, kph40, 30i, pp).. I don't wanna buy a new headphone yet, but wanna try how 'good' of them can be. May you suggest me buy abigial pro , Megatron, DC03pro... Or those are no huge difference except to buy a new headphone? PS: I just listen TH-cam music by Note10 at home only (Not lossless)
now I use regular abigail My only complaint is the noise floor some people say the 4.4 sound output is cleaner than the 3.5 se So if I use Abigail Pro 4.4 will the noise floor be reduced?
For my own experience, even with the 3.5mm SE version, I don't observe any floor noise, not even when used with IEMs under 6 Ohm or over 120 dB of sensitivity, so I can't attest to this floor noise because I don't experience it with Abigail Pro
For S12 I would go for Avani. Both Abigail Pro and Avani are pretty much on par with micro details and nuances (except that Avani is a bit "warmer") and more suited for the natively bright sounding S12
@@diaulrahsydi4881 You mean CX31993? CX-Pro? Abigail Pro is an improved and more refined version of CX31993. Avani on the other hand is simply different with warmer tuning
So far I observed that for daily usage it held fine. Perhaps because I try not to let them bend in akward way just like the rest of my dongle collection
Hello, after Your review i first bought cx pro 31993 but lately cx get broked. Yesterday i ordered Abigail pro and Monk plus headpdhones. Will Abigail pro sound better than cx pro? Thank You for Your dongle test. Best regards from Poland.
Hello, Abigail pro have really good sound! Lately I have a problem, my phone dont recognize USB dongle and usbc pendrive. I noticed that after couple days of using Hiby app in USB direct mode. Do You know this problem? Is phones USB socket damaged or something with software?
@@AndyAudioVault Abigail and usbc pendrive are working fine on other phones. So i'm pretty sure that socket or something in software is broken. Luckily phone have still a warranty.
Problem solved, i gave phone to service on warranty. They replaced motherboard and now all works fine. By the way im thinking about to buy iBasso DC3Pro, will it be better than Abigail Pro? Wich headphones will have a good synergy with DC3Pro? My actual VE Monk Plus sounds good but sometimes could have more bass and on the other hand Koss Porta Pro have to much bass. Something good beetwen? Best regards.
Both. Different tuning is what separates them. Megatron is more analogue sounding and DC03Pro is a bit more colored and energetic. Also it can differ from one earbuds to another due to synergy factor. Also a matter of taste preferences
Hey Andy, is this the best option for Salnotes Zero 3.5mm with mic? I want to remove annoying hissing sounds when plugged into pc as well as still being able to use the inline mic of the Zero
@@AndyAudioVault thanks for the swift reply Andy. I contacted VE on Shopee and they said this: "It's low hissing sound. But can not remove the hissing sound from the original signal." Will I still be able to hear the noises while gaming? If so, what is the best solution for removing noises? (I don't want to spend more than an Abigail dongle)
When I listen to Sportify or TH-cam on my PC, the noise level is accaeptable, no problem. But when I open any game, the noise becomes unbearable. So frustrating because I have high hopes for the salnotes zero.
DUNU Talos is already an efficient IEM so yes Abigail Pro can drive it properly, Abigail Pro can even drive full sized planars of HiFiMan HE400SE at 75/100 with proper richness of sound when used on USB 3.0 PC or Android USB Exclusive mode. However, I will also say that being a planar, just like most other planars, Talos will scale better and better with power beyond 2Vrms
I am torn between ordering apple dongle type c or abigail pro as with apple they say it has higher quality but there is a chance it might not work on my android phone and it is also non returnable, similarly people complained that Abigail pro has hissing sound which would totally ruin the experience for me. I have cca cra please tell me what to do
Easy, Abigail Pro is superior than Apple Dongle type C if you are looking for well tuned and neutral sound. No it does not hiss. If you are hearing it, that's an issue on the source side
@@ammarzek depends on your sensitivity of hearing, some people blasted HE400SE with 3000 mW of Class A amps and say it is not loud enough, lol. Some people can already hear clearly and fully with less loudness. Also depends on how and where you connect them. In ideal scenario, Abigail Pro can drive HE400SE with proper loudness and headroom at 70/100, attached to USB 3.0, at least to my ears it worked great
I want to use a dongle on my Samson SR850 that has lot more volume for a laptop when I want to EQ the Samson which lower the volume significantly. Should I get this or is there anything in the similar price?
I don't have experience with Samson SR850 and I never use EQ too, so it would be hard for me to advise on this. But yes no harm to try since this is probably the cheapest external DAC money can buy yet it performs way above the asking price
They are all the same CX31993 DAC. Abigail is an improved implementation of CX-Pro and offer smoother sound. Abigail Pro is the later version of Abigail
@@HayYel I think I already mentioned in details in the video the difference. It's a newer version of the same DAC with newer firmware and newer assembly, more refined
Hello, i have a pair of KZ ESX model and i am looking for a USB Type-C dongle. I will using on my PC all the time. On the other hand i will buy Apple dongle (i am in EU) And in my country Abigail Pro price is 2X expensive than Apple dongle. Is Abigail Pro worth it? Thank you.
Abigail Pro is a better dongle for me and the main reasons it is such a great option because it's relatively cheap to own. But if you have to pay 2x the price then it's probably not worth the trouble. You may as well go for upper tier options like iBasso DC03Pro or Tanchjim Space
@@AndyAudioVault Thank you for the fast reply! Yes with shipping Abigail Pro comes at 20 Dollar price, its not that much but if it worth its price i might get it. Thank you for your recommandations but these 2 DAC (iBasso and Tanchjim) out of my budget. I think i will go for Apple dongle but 0.5V power is what i am afraid of but i will keep searching, maybe i will get Abigail Pro i don't know. Anyways thank you again for your reply.
@@exzentrischable Yes it's such a shame that Apple EU version is limited on power, but if you can find a way to bypass the restrictions, like using HiBy USB Exclusive mode on Android, it will be great. Not sure how to do it on PC
I'm a bit late but can you help me out? I am using qkz x hbb khan, and for some reason it lost the thickness in the sub bass and a bit of air when paired with ve avani compared to my pc 3.5mm jack. I bought the dac cause khan is hard to drive. will Abigail pro fix this issue?
You probably need something more colored and thick sounding DAC. Changing to Abigail will be even flatter because Abigail is faithfully neutral and uncolored. You may want to consider getting something like A&K PEE51 or Tempotec Sonata E44, or just play with EQ is you need more juice
@@freezak3864 For my own desktop usage, I use Megatron dedicated LO to feed my xDuoo MT-602 Class A tube amps. And I use Abigail Pro to feed my Shure KSA1200 Electrostatic Energizer amp. If I have to use something else, I would use Colorfly CDA-M1 or FiiO KA1
@@AndyAudioVault Abigail CX31993 HD vs jcally jm6 pro vs jcally jm20 which is better in power output Vrms and sound quality ? consider for best microphone quality among these?
@@AndyAudioVault This comment confuses me. The reviews I've read/seen say 71 is smooth sounding, but here you say it's sharper! Does sharper resolution not necessarily mean sharper treble? I kinda feel lost in all the audiophile vocabulary, haha. I'm treble-sensitive, so I've been looking for something that'll smoothen the sharper sounds without losing much clarity. I thought I had found one in Ikko ITM02, but you haven't reviewed it yet, so I've been holding back on it.
@@vishwsant It is simple, 71 is crisper focused and thus appear sharper with note edge. Abigail Pro has softer decays which offer smoothness. If you are treble sensitive, perhaps you should look for something "warmer" like iFi Go Link or Hidizs XO
Ugreen has a few models and I have tested 2 of them including iOS version. They are good for the price. You can check my review here: andyaudiovault.wordpress.com/donglemadness/ugreen-av161/
I'm still using the non-pro version of Abigail right now. Andi, do you think there's different in sound quality when using Abigail in Exclusive USB hq access mode vs non exclusive access on Hiby? And is there an easier way to control audio volume on Hiby when in exclusive USB Hq access? It's really unconvenient to open the hiby apps + clicking those three dots just to open volume control
Any dongle will work better in USB Exclusive mode because it will be running on max power and bitperfect (no resampling), but this also depends on how resolving is your IEMs. Some IEMs are so efficient ot less resolving that they will sound the same after all. Unfortunately, the vol situation with HiBy USB Exclusive mode is something we have to live with, that's why I always prefer dongles with independent volume adjustment. Or you can USE UAPP, where it is possible to fine tune the volume adjustment even when the screen is off
@@AndyAudioVault I see. I think i'm fine with Hiby, considering that it also free. About Abigail, i do like it's natural neutral sounding, a big + point for me too. But at some point the sound can be too sharp to my ears, i don't know how to describe it correctly, Andi, but i feel like when listening to bright song, especially the female vocal, the music feels too narrow and words like 'ts' 's' etc become sharp too and creating hiss sound, to think that i'm using iem like QKZxHBB which is warm and also have smooth treble. I read other reviewers said that iBasso DC03 pro despite it's energetic, lively and engaging sound, doesn't mean it can be described as bright sounding. What's your opinion about it, Andi? Are the iBasso DC03 pro has the same sharp sound like Abigail, less or maybe even sharper? I like energetic sound too, but i concern about the sibilant/hiss, sharp, and also the sound that maybe too "attacking" our ears. And about the colored sound, is it also colored the vocal? And how noticable is it? Thx Andi.
It means that you need something a lot warmer. If you find Abigail sharp then I can guarantee you the rest of the dongles within that ultra compact segment are even sharper. You would probably be served better changing to IEMs which are less bright, something like Tangzu Yuan Li, Wan'Er SG or even BLON BL-03. DC03Pro is obviously in my top 5 list overall and that alone is a clear indication how much I like DC03Pro more. As I have been saying all over the place, DC03Pro is energetic yet it is also very fluid and smooth, NOT bright. You would probably like things like Hidizs XO or S9 (non pro), Lotoo PAW S1/S2 if you are sensitive to brightness
@@AndyAudioVault i'm still searching for a budget iem and dac, and yes i want to get Wan'er too. really interested with DC03 Pro especially after watching your vid, but i think i will wait for your deep reviews about Hiby FC4 and ifi Go link first before deciding.
If I'm already running the CX Pro, would it be worthwhile to grab the Abigail Pro or would you recommend to just jump to a higher performance (and therefore cost) category? For powering the Planar based IEMs like the Dioko and PR2, I find that rhe FiiO K1 and CX Pro do get loud enough, or do I sidegrade to the Avani with 2 Vrms to properly power them?
Avani is something that can be considered as warmer sounding and a bit more holographic with imaging, however Avani also offers slightly less soundstage width. Avani also mildly more forward with Mids
Got mine today. Glad to see donglemadness shout-out in the packaging
Enjoy!
Спасибо тебе огромное! Ты делаешь очень нужную и полезную работу! Благодаря твоим обзорам я начал познавать мир новых звуков в своих любимых треках.
Спасибо. Не за что
Thanks for the review.
I just ordered the Abigail bundled with the VE Monk Plus. I'm just waiting for it to arrive. It's much cheaper than the Pro version, which is why I bought it. Based on your review, the difference isn't that massive anyway. This will be my second DAC since my CX Pro broke after almost a year of heavy daily usage, lol.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@AndyAudioVault I cancelled my order and opted for VE Odo instead after watching your review of it so thank you again for that!
I have been meaning to write a rave about this but always forget. Thanks for this reco Andy. I have FC6 and iBasso (both on your reccos and adore the fc6), and use them primarily but this gem is still the best for when iam literally on the move. The usb c stays in. Never gets dislodged finicky unlike the other dongles which are pretty sensitive. I can switch to others at end of commute/walks. And the sound is v decent, price is great. Best second dongle ever! I have both the 3.5 amd 4.4, it even runs my over the ear cans off phone. Most impressive is that secure usb connection. Thanks Andy!
Thanks. The versatility of ultra compact dongles are just unbeatable considering how good the sound is. Such is the case for Abigail Pro
@@AndyAudioVault so true. And adding in case anyone looks at my comment and thinks of these are just for temporary commute kind of use. No, they are pretty pretty decent actually. Just that I have got so used to the "analogue' soundscape of hiby fc6 that I keep reaching out for it. Else, I can happily continue with Abigail pros. Not an issue at all.
I owe it to myself to get one of this. 😁😁 Thanks bro for the review! I'm sold!!
3:28 sorry I didn't quite get the name, if you dont mind could tell which iem it is.
And also can you share the link of the app TTGK?
Also what iems do you other than tanchjim?
Thanks
The IEM connected to that cable is VE Azure. Sorry I don't have a link for TTGK because I downloaded it over a year ago and I forgot the link, you can try to google it for the APK. I have more IEMs than I can count lol, but my regulars are Etymotic ER4SR, Etymotic ER2XR, Shure KSE1500, Kinera Idun Golden, Simgot EM2R, SeeAudio Bravery AE and VE Azure
@@AndyAudioVault you seem to like bright sounding iems eh!
@@mokisan Not really, it's more of Diffused Field Neutral sound curve I like the most. And among them SeeAudio Bravery is less neutral but definitely not bright. That's why I love Tanchjim ZERO and Simgot EM2R a lot, they are prime examples of doing brighter sounding IEMs without being offensive. Of course the king of king among them all, Shure KSE1500 has the very best upper frequency presentation, just that not so convinient to use regularly with that extra Energizer needed to drive it
@@AndyAudioVault I prefer a warmer sound. Something like Harman target with a bit of bass
Can't find any iem like that.
@@mokisan Actually there's a lot of Harman-ish tuned IEMs to choose from. You probably will like Tangzu Zetian Wu, Letshuoer Z12, SeeAudio Yume Midnight, AFUL Performer 5 or even KZ HBB DQ6S, all of them with Bass focus tuning
I found out Jcally also has BAL dongle JM6-2 and JM6-4 which used cx31988 chip instead of the cx31993 chip like the regular JM6. I wonder if you have the info if these dongles has the same situation with BAL Abigail Pro in terms of the termination because I can't find any info regarding this cx31988 chip. Thanks for the detailed review~
Thanks for the heads up. Time to get them to test
Sorry, I don't know English, can you tell me if Abigail Pro is better in detail than its normal version and Avani? I can't find a video about this in the Spanish community
Avani is already very good with details and on equal terms with Abigail. Abigail Pro on the other hand offer improved sound richness and imaging, so technically on details handling it is still the same with original Abigail
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks
Avani audio output is lesser than abigail
NIce Review!! Since I have a desktop PC with an asus 320 MK motherboard, I was wondering if an Abigail dongle DAC for my desktop PC would improve sound quality (whit a Regular USB adaptor). What do you think?
Thanks! Yes, normally an external dongle like Abigail Pro would offer some improvements over built in DAC of a motherboard. I would recommend you get Venture Electronics ODO instead as they are phasing out Abigail in favor of the better performing ODO
I'm using ve monk plus 5 (mp5) + Avani: its sound pretty good, adds more bass, a little details and scale up volume higher.
Should I buy this Abigail Pro for it. I feels like dongle from andy & ve designed for earbud, cuz when i plugged it to KZ zs10 pro its fk sharp, or maybe tune of KZ audio v-shaped not suitable for thoss dongle.
You already have a great combo there and there's really no need to change unless you want to try something different with more neutral sound of Abigail Pro, yes Avani is a bit more energetic and lively 😁
So sad your website is taken down now. Should I pair KZ ZSN Pro X with avani or Abigail pro. I posted these questions in your website 2 years back but buying them just this year 😅
No worries, I am here on YT now. For your IEM I recommend Abigail Pro
@@AndyAudioVault appreciate for replying to my query. You recommend Abigail pro since it is neutral-bright and my iem is warm ?
@@nirmalkumar7941 Yes
@@AndyAudioVault cool ,thanks
Hello, very good video, which would you tell me is better of the three?
Thanks. Get Abigail Pro 3.5mm if you have 3.5mm cable, Abigail Pro 4.4mm if you have 4.4mm cable. Both performs the same
Good day Andy. Which is the best dongle for kz pr2? Abigail pro or jcally jm6 pro. Super curious. Can't wait for your next video about it.
For now use JM6 Pro as it offers higher power
@@AndyAudioVaultsometimes it is too high. For KZ ZVX even the lowest possible volume level is too loud in my phone and I have to switch to Abigail
Hi Andy! Thanks for the review! Would you know if 1) Abigail Pro can be used with iOS and 2) if it supports Mic for voice calls? Regarding the iOS part, I already have a usb-c to lightning OTG, so that part is taken care of
Yes, if you already have the adapter Abigail Pro will work with iOS. And it has MIC too. Just make sure the iOS to USC adapter is a good one that does not cut short on features. Something like ddHiFi TC28 would be great
@@AndyAudioVault thanks Andy for your kind reply, appreciate your fantastic analysis on budget dongles! This channel is awesome
Copy-pasta from your KZ AM01 quick review, same question: Hey Andy, great review! Can I ask a question? On the specs of many dac/dongles on amazon, it says that phone calls through the device might not work if the device already has a 3.5mm (which is my case, having a Samsung A52), as if the device tries to force the call through the 3.5mm port instead of whatever is connected to the Usb C slot. Did you test if this is also the case on the Abigail Pro? Or if the Abigail dongle fully supports calls on android using iems with inline microphones, also on devices that already have a 3.5mm output?
If this works correctly (being able to answer the occasional call hands-free while listening to music on-the-go on an android device is sooo convenient), I might grab a couple for me and the wifey : )
Already replied on your first question
So also the Abigail Pro supports the inline mic for calls? If that's the case, awesome :D between the Kz AM01 and the Abigail pro, which would you suggest? For decent listening to jazz and classical, and the occasional phone call on the go? I'm new to the world of budget-but-good audio, and it's kind of overwhelming, but so fun! Thank you very much for taking the time to reply, greatly appreciated!
@@igotbluesdevilshey, did you get your answers? If yes, which one did you go for?
@@Sidguru101 Actually, I took the plunge and ordered a Jcally JM6 Pro from Aliexpress along with discounted KZ Castors silver, from what I've gathered, it's the "best" dongle (meaning, "makes more sense") for my use case and with a little power to spare (1,6V). It'll take a while to get here though, I think..! I went for the JM6 Pro because I was tempted by the Kz AM01, but I read a lot of reports of hissing.. but who knows? Perhaps it's as good as the Jcally.
still waiting for shanling ua3 review, cant wait to hear your thoughts on it
January edition, thanks 🙏
Which goes well with kz edx pro
Abigail Pro goes well with EDX Pro
How is Abigail for aful performer 5
And what about AUDIOCULAR - CS46L41.
I like smooth sound. A bit Bassy as well
They perform well between Abigail Pro and P5, you must remember that Abigail in general is tuned to be neutral, it does not boost Bass, Treble or Mids, it is transparent and uncolored. So if you need more Bass and feel that even P5 is still not already very Bassy, you probably need to consider EQ or narrow bore silicone tips. Neutral DAC cannot give you that Bass boost
@@AndyAudioVault thanks brother
What genre of music do you recommend when pairing with Abigail pro? Especially pairing with VE Monk series
Because Abigail being faithfully neutral, the sound signature of the attached partners will determine what sort of music it would be suitable at. Abigail does not add coloration and thus making it highly versatile to any music genres. i have been using Abigail for anything from Jazz, Ballad to Rock/Metal, all sounding proper to my ears
@@AndyAudioVault Very conscientious review. Thank you
Which would you choose between Abigail Pro and CX-PRO? or maybe something else in this price range.
Not much difference between those two really and for anything up to $12 I would say JCally JM6 Pro, KZ AM01 or MEIZU Lifeme would offer a bit more of sound authority especially if you are driving less sensitive IEMs. The next real upgrades would be $50-70 territory like DAWN Pro, AKLIAM PD4 Plus or iBasso DC03Pro
@@AndyAudioVaultI actually ordered the 7HZ - Salnotes Zero and Abigail Pro. Is the KZ AM01 still a better option because it's marginally cheaper here in India, and the other two are not being sold by reputable sources here?
Basically, I just need some validation that what I have bought is good enough, or maybe I could get something better at this price range?
@@ignyi1 No worries, what you got is already good, getting AM01 will not make the Salnotes Zero better because it is not as scalable with power like planars
@@AndyAudioVaultOk, I don't fully understand that but thanks a bunch, you have made my day \(★ω★)/
Hi Andy. I can speak English just a little bit. If i make you confused sorry for that. I just bought Abigail for using with my potato android phone but the music is lagging when I listen music on Hiby and another question is can i use Abigail on apple music .
I think it is probably your phone is a bit weak to run HIBY Music app. But you can still use Abigail with other music apps like Apple Music too
i recently bought apple dongle and to me it has lower output volume than my older Hi-Dac dongle (ALC5686). about 65% sound of it. I need to max out the volume on my phone to use at my comfortable listening level on M40x. usually i only need 65% volume. should i buy this instead?
Yes, Abigail Pro has higher output
@@AndyAudioVault alright, abigail pro it is
My Venture Electronics Abigail Pro 4.4mm is making noise when connected to 5G on my Galaxy S22, but it operates smoothly when using Wi-Fi.
That's RF interference that regularly happen to dongles, the bigger they gets, the more likely to pick up RF
Hi Andy, does CX-PRO or Abigail support 88.2khz, 176.4khz & 352.8khz?
I believe the limit is up to 96 Khz
now, i'm using OG abigail & Cx pro. should i upgrade this?
Yes. Improvements may be marginal, but I do like the richer dynamics of Abigail Pro
Hello Andy, greetings from MY as well. I want to ask if it's worth getting the Pro version of the Abigail (I have the non pro version) to drive my EPZ Q5 with Spinfit W1 tips?
I'm also planning on getting either the DC04 Pro or Qudelix 5K and would probably give my current Abigail to my younger cousin. Out of those options which one would you recommend more purely as a DAC amp use without touching the software?
If you already have the OG Abigail, no need to get the Pro version especially when you already have a plan to get DC04Pro or 5K. Between these two, can I suggest you get BTR15 instead? lol. BTR15 is like DC04Pro with flexible option and I kind of growing very fond of BTR15. But really you can't go wrong with any of them, all great performers
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks for the reply! I'll keep an eye out on the BTR15 since that and the 5K are very close in price. I may get them after CNY.
I bought Hiby FC1 recently. Didn't see any reviews about it but difference between FC3 and FC1 is only MQA(useless?) support so maybe they're kinda same. Dunno if it's better than abigail
I have only tried FC3, I personally find FC3 being very bright sounding and lacking analogue/organic timbre, but yes it is exceedingly clean. Abigail and Abigail Pro on the other hand is truthfully neutral and natural, does not exhibit that brightness observed on FC3, so yes if you ask me, Abigail is a better sounding dongle to my ears
@@AndyAudioVault Мне больше понравился cx -pro 1993 и realtek 5686 у них чётче басс и интереснее звучание хоть и дешевле в 4 раза Hiby FC3 I liked cx -pro 1993 and realtek 5686 better, they have a clearer bass and more interesting sound, although 4 times cheaper Bibby FC3
Hello, would you say the pro is slightly warmer than the abigail? Right now, I'm leaning towards avani - it's half the price of the pro for my very sensitive kz zvx.
Also, by headroom, do you mean air extension at the top? And will the abigail pro do well with kz zvx? Because i don't mind it being more expensive if it's better quality (and will not add treble fatigue).
Warmer is not what I would describe Abigail and Abigail Pro. Avani is warmer in fact and more frontal. Abigail is flatter neutral. And yes Abigail pro synergize really well with ZVX
@@AndyAudioVault thank you for replying!
And it seems, I really might go with avani. There aren't a lot of reviews for the pro. And it seems in my country, people prefer the avani more than the Abigail..
Should I pair this with Sigmot EW200? I like clean balanced sound signature.
Yes you can, clean and balanced, Abigail Pro has it
what would be best for the Qkz Hbb? I currently have my eyes set on the Jcally jm6 pro, ap7, the abigail pro and the 7hz 71, all of these are about or below 20 USD here.
All the dongles you mentioned, are great budget dongles you can find for current selection. I have another video comparing them all. Just pick whichever suits your fancy. But if you need something significantly better, then it would be iBasso DC03Pro or Moondrop DAWN Pro, both are still within very reasonable prices
Thanks! But after a few more searching, I think I'll choose the Jcally Jm10 pro, it has a CS43131 chip which should not add any color to the audio(not sure if that is how it works). Too bad there aren't any reviews of it.
Hey man, should I go with Abigail pro or apple type c to 3.5 mm dongle?
Abigail Pro all the way
battery drain test? How many hours? 😊
Over 24 hours on Xiaomi Mi9T 4000mAH
Hello Andy should I get the Abigail pro or the jm6 pro? the jm6 pro has a chip amp does the abigail have it as well? idk which should I get just gonna use it for my Tripowin Olina.
If you are driving Olina, I would recommend Abigail Pro, no additional amp module like JM6 Pro but it will be smoother for an efficient IEM like Olina. JM6 Pro however will be more suitable if you have IEMs that demand a bit more of power
Hi! Andy.... is the Abigail Pro better or the Moondrop Click, I am going to be pairing it with a Moondrop-Chu II IEM? Technically if u can give me a small brief, would be great, thanks in advance.
Click is essentially similar to Avani sound wise and offer different sound tuning, if you want flatter sound with no coloration, Abigail Pro is more suitable, it has wider soundstage too. Click is a bit more holographic at the cost of narrower soundstage
@@AndyAudioVault great, went for the Abigail Pro, thanks for the quick response buddy, cheers!!!
I hope review Jcally JM6 4.4 version (CX31998) and compare with VE Abigail pro 4.4 on this channel, thanks.
I hope so too!
I have Blon 03 and I'll get more expensive IEM in future but I need a dac for now, shall I get the Abigail Pro or save up and get ifi go link or Shanling ua1s? Is the audio quality so significant?
If you want to keep it below $20, Abigail Pro is still the better one. If you can spare up to $50, then it is either iBasso DC03Pro or Moondrop DAWN Pro
@@AndyAudioVault thanks brother
Andy could you give me some about Monk V2S & Monk Slim Metal. I need vocal, piano sound, game ost, & soundtage. I've heard that these two earbud 32ohm but hard to drive. So which one should I drop money for? I owned Avani & Abigail Pro. No Dap no Dac no Amp, only with those two dongle.
The more accurate description would be, they are not that hard to drive, but rather will scale in better with power, Avani and Abigail will be enough to serve both
Great review. Does it include TRRS support, eg does it support mic input?
Thanks! for MIC yes, I have tried it with TRRS MIC jack, works fine
@@AndyAudioVault Awesome, thank you. Do you recommend the Abigail Pro over the Avani for mainly IEM TRRS use? And also, some sites mention that the Abigail Pro does not work with Windows 10, is that true?
@@PlebFred I would say better choose the later model Abigail Pro over Avani. I run Abigail Pro all the time on two laptops running Windows 10 perfectly fine, feeding my xDuoo MT-602 amp, so it could be an isolated issues
@@AndyAudioVault Thank you Andy, really appreciate it. It truly is a jungle out there trying to find the correct equipment.
I can't find TTGK in the Google Play Store in the USA. Where I can download an English version? Thanks
Unfortunately, TTGK is never available in Play store. You need to Google it and download APK installer, I don't have the link now as mine was downloaded last year
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks for your replay.
sir
i read your review about abigail
my question is which have better transient between abigail and cxpro
i need good transient and neutral bright dongle for metal playlist
Between Abigail and CX-Pro, it is very close because they are essentially the same DAC internally, the refinement Abigail offer is subtle because 31993 is already a great DAC. Abigail Pro offers a bit more of the same improvements. But what I am trying to say is not to set expectations that the improvements will be like day and night. to answer your question, Abigail Pro has smoother transients compared to the sharper presentation of CX-Pro. If you looking for substantial upgrade, I recommend iBasso DC03Pro or VE Megatron, both of which can be had for no more than $60
thanks sir
but for me $60 is too expensive😁
Hi Andy, I'm currently using the ibasso DC03 pro, if I want to enjoy quality analog sound, what type of VE earbuds is right for me to buy?
The most analog sounding VE buds will be the ZEN series and also Asura. In fact all of VE earbuds are analog sounding, just slight variances in dynamic tuning and technicalities
I have JM6 Pro already, but need another ultra compact dongle that support 4.4mm BAL. Is Abigail Pro can handle HD650 or HE400SE as the same volume level as JM6 Pro?
Thanks for your review, they help me a lot on dongle journey
If you talking about driving loudness yes, Abigail Pro 4.4 has it to drive HE400SE, pretty much similar to JM6 Pro
@@AndyAudioVault Thank
Andy, but Abigail won't drive it as rich as JM6 Pro right?
@@malikzayn4572 Not necessarily. Both pretty much close in terms of overall output power. You can watch my other video on DAC Blind test and you will witness how Ben was surprised how capable the Abigail Pro is
Tanjim zero in your video is 3.5mm jack version ?
I have 3 Tanchjim ZEROs, one of them recabled with 4.4mm
I've been using abigail with my thieaudio elixir, what should I expect the most from upgrading my dongle to abigail pro?
Probably not much, because the og Abigail is already a great dongle. If you want to step up, iBasso DC03Pro will offer more audible results. I am not familiar with Thieaudio Elixir so I can't say for sure
Hi Andy, is the 4.4 really a balanced one? I have a 4.4 cable. Does it make a difference from the 3.5 with my shuoer s12 pro?
As mentioned in the video, 4.4mm and 3.4SE are the same, they use the same DAC. 4.4mm just so that it is more convenient for those that have 4.4mm jacks
Thanks
Hi I have another question. This question is unrelated to the vid. I have the Abigail OG, and I have recently bought an S12 pro, a planar iem and it is still on shipped. Will my planar iem be able to drive by abigail? Is it enough? or will I need to buy a higher dac for my shuoer s12? Thanks
@@charbieculpa1455 I should be enough, especially if you are running on Android with HIBY App USB Exclusive Mode, or UAPP Bitperfect. Try it first and upgrade only if you feel the output is not up to your expectations
Thank you, I have the UAPP and will try it as soon as it arrives.
will you recommend this for kiwi ears quartet???
Get the newer BE ODO, better for Quartert and many other IEMs
can you tell appart abigail from abigail pro in a blind test repeated multiple times in a row ? thanks
Yes
Hi would you suggest getting abigail prp 4.4 over moondrop dawn pro? Is it worth getting the dawn pro over this? Thank you very much for you opinion!
What are you driving? if planars then DAWN Pro is clearly better. But if IEMs under 32 Ohm and with sensitivity over 100 dB, then Abigail Pro will do the job as good
With the odyssey being out of stock would you recommend this as the next best for the price?
Yes of course, best replacement for OHD
Hi, I am deciding between options for my first DAC/AMP and are they Abigail Pro vs JM6 Pro or higher with JM10 Pro? Or any other option with the same price range?
I'm using truthear x crinacle zero on my PC
If you are driving Zero, then Abigail Pro is a great choice
Dear Andy, have you even tried VE megatron? If I drive SHP9500, KPH40, will there is any difference between Abigial pro? Thanks
Yes of course I have! I was the one whe received the very first international release of Megatron, named Valerie. Which I use now as my desktop DAC. Megatron offers bigger headroom and the foremost appeal of it is to push very hard to drive stuffs. Abigail on the other hand is more for less demanding partners. While Abigail Pro can drive headphones too, I must say that Megatron offers wider sound and headroom with more pronounced richness to the notes. Megatron is also more analogue sounding
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks Andy's prompt resply...
As I am using Jcally JA3 small dongle to drive the mentioned easy drive headphones(shp9500, kph40, 30i, pp).. I don't wanna buy a new headphone yet, but wanna try how 'good' of them can be. May you suggest me buy abigial pro , Megatron, DC03pro... Or those are no huge difference except to buy a new headphone?
PS: I just listen TH-cam music by Note10 at home only (Not lossless)
@@ronald8837 Yes get better dongle only when you get something more demanding, I would recommend HiFiMan HE400SE Stealth
Does this dac come with a case like you showed in the video?
If you buy the package of VE Monk + Abigail Pro, yes included
@@AndyAudioVault thx:)
now I use regular abigail
My only complaint is the noise floor some people say the 4.4 sound output is cleaner than the 3.5 se So if I use Abigail Pro 4.4 will the noise floor be reduced?
For my own experience, even with the 3.5mm SE version, I don't observe any floor noise, not even when used with IEMs under 6 Ohm or over 120 dB of sensitivity, so I can't attest to this floor noise because I don't experience it with Abigail Pro
@@AndyAudioVault thank sir
Does Abigail pro sounds better than ve odyssey hd ?
Yes it does!
Hello andy. This is my first DAC, i just wanted to make sure it works with a Samsung?
Which Samsung? assuming you have USB Type C and OTG all set normally, yes it should work PNP. It worked fine with my S20
@@AndyAudioVaultsamsung s23plus
Which one will work better abigail or avani on letshuoer s12 planar. And did it improve the sound quality such as micro details and nuance?
For S12 I would go for Avani. Both Abigail Pro and Avani are pretty much on par with micro details and nuances (except that Avani is a bit "warmer") and more suited for the natively bright sounding S12
@@AndyAudioVault how does avani compared to the conexant cx?is it better?
@@diaulrahsydi4881 You mean CX31993? CX-Pro? Abigail Pro is an improved and more refined version of CX31993. Avani on the other hand is simply different with warmer tuning
@@AndyAudioVault okay, thank you
Do you find the SPC cable fragile? Some guys said that it tends to break when bending horizontally.
So far I observed that for daily usage it held fine. Perhaps because I try not to let them bend in akward way just like the rest of my dongle collection
VE Abigail Pro vs Moondrop Click ?
I Haven tried Moondrop Click yet, but soon 😁
Do you have any microphone test? My microphone is low on my motherboard, I have a vmoda boom pro
I would say Abigail Pro MIC is similar to most other dongles in this category. It is clean and usable, so it depends on what you connect them to
@@AndyAudioVaultI was looking for a cheap mic solution
hello is wil release avani pro?
No. There will be no Pro version of Avani
Hello, after Your review i first bought cx pro 31993 but lately cx get broked. Yesterday i ordered Abigail pro and Monk plus headpdhones. Will Abigail pro sound better than cx pro? Thank You for Your dongle test. Best regards from Poland.
Yes, to me Abigail Pro is a better unit than CX-PRO, it is more refined and more balanced (less aggressive upper frequency). Thanks and cheers
Hello, Abigail pro have really good sound!
Lately I have a problem, my phone dont recognize USB dongle and usbc pendrive. I noticed that after couple days of using Hiby app in USB direct mode. Do You know this problem? Is phones USB socket damaged or something with software?
@@NH3LifeIsTooShort It could be USB C port getting loose. Try plugging your Abigail Pro into another phone to test
@@AndyAudioVault Abigail and usbc pendrive are working fine on other phones. So i'm pretty sure that socket or something in software is broken. Luckily phone have still a warranty.
Problem solved, i gave phone to service on warranty. They replaced motherboard and now all works fine. By the way im thinking about to buy iBasso DC3Pro, will it be better than Abigail Pro? Wich headphones will have a good synergy with DC3Pro? My actual VE Monk Plus sounds good but sometimes could have more bass and on the other hand Koss Porta Pro have to much bass. Something good beetwen? Best regards.
Hello Mr Andy. I just wanna say you got the price of the AP10 wrong 😂 It's 45$, not 90$.
P/s: Nice video as usual 👍
Thanks for the update 😁
I payed near $90 before the new model came out.
Ab pro dac doesn't have amp, it means minimize the power consume from battery?
Yes indeed, it takes a long time to have any impacts on my phones battery, almost negligible
Hello andy, which one is better at driving high impedance earbuds/headphones? Dc03pro, or megatron?
Both. Different tuning is what separates them. Megatron is more analogue sounding and DC03Pro is a bit more colored and energetic. Also it can differ from one earbuds to another due to synergy factor. Also a matter of taste preferences
Hey Andy, is this the best option for Salnotes Zero 3.5mm with mic? I want to remove annoying hissing sounds when plugged into pc as well as still being able to use the inline mic of the Zero
Yes, not many options available for both MIC and dongle because the bigger ones almost all of them will not have MIC
@@AndyAudioVault thanks for the swift reply Andy. I contacted VE on Shopee and they said this: "It's low hissing sound. But can not remove the hissing sound from the original signal." Will I still be able to hear the noises while gaming? If so, what is the best solution for removing noises? (I don't want to spend more than an Abigail dongle)
@@ptbm4889 Truthfully I never heard any hissing from Abigail Pro, not even with my most sensitive hybrid IEMs, and I have many more than I can count
When I listen to Sportify or TH-cam on my PC, the noise level is accaeptable, no problem. But when I open any game, the noise becomes unbearable. So frustrating because I have high hopes for the salnotes zero.
Hi bro andy
Where can i download ttgk station....thank for your help
You may need to Google it as I got mine over a year ago from a friend. It is an APK for Android so you can Google TTGK APK
@@AndyAudioVault thank you my bro🙏
Would this be good enough to power a Dunu Talos?
If no
What would be the best budget option?
DUNU Talos is already an efficient IEM so yes Abigail Pro can drive it properly, Abigail Pro can even drive full sized planars of HiFiMan HE400SE at 75/100 with proper richness of sound when used on USB 3.0 PC or Android USB Exclusive mode. However, I will also say that being a planar, just like most other planars, Talos will scale better and better with power beyond 2Vrms
@@AndyAudioVault
Good to know
I found one with almost half the price and been searching if my new Zenfone 9 could power it well
So this is a good help
Hi Andy! Will the 4.4 Abigail version work with balanced 4.4 mm cable & IEM?
Yes of course, you just need to get the 4.4mm version as shown in the video 😁
Is it better than the apple US dongle for PC ? I can't buy the apple dongle since I live in europe so I want something that at least as good or better
Definitely better than Apple dongle regardless of any version
I am torn between ordering apple dongle type c or abigail pro as with apple they say it has higher quality but there is a chance it might not work on my android phone and it is also non returnable, similarly people complained that Abigail pro has hissing sound which would totally ruin the experience for me. I have cca cra please tell me what to do
Easy, Abigail Pro is superior than Apple Dongle type C if you are looking for well tuned and neutral sound. No it does not hiss. If you are hearing it, that's an issue on the source side
@@AndyAudioVaultSir thanks for replying
@@AndyAudioVaulti found noise in Og Abigail with Ew200
im running the HE400SE, should i get the abigail pro or JMCALLY 6?
HE400SE at minimum Abigail Pro or JM6 Pro. And run them with USB Eclipse mode if you are on Android
@@AndyAudioVault how loud can you get with these dongles?
@@ammarzek depends on your sensitivity of hearing, some people blasted HE400SE with 3000 mW of Class A amps and say it is not loud enough, lol. Some people can already hear clearly and fully with less loudness. Also depends on how and where you connect them. In ideal scenario, Abigail Pro can drive HE400SE with proper loudness and headroom at 70/100, attached to USB 3.0, at least to my ears it worked great
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks for the feedback! If it works for you then it'll probably work for me
I want to use a dongle on my Samson SR850 that has lot more volume for a laptop when I want to EQ the Samson which lower the volume significantly. Should I get this or is there anything in the similar price?
I don't have experience with Samson SR850 and I never use EQ too, so it would be hard for me to advise on this. But yes no harm to try since this is probably the cheapest external DAC money can buy yet it performs way above the asking price
@@AndyAudioVault compare to JCally JM6, is there any difference between them?
@@slightbreeze9799 Abigail Pro is better, simply better
Hi just wanna ask, is it Ve Abigail pro suitable with truthear crinicle zero red ? or can you recommend any dongle that suitable with that profile?
Yes, Abigail Pro or JCally JM7 would be equally well suite for Zero Red
Sir please suggest me which one better, VE Abigil or Jcally JM6 pro? Please reply?
I personally use Abigail Pro more over JM6 Pro, so I will recommend Abigail Pro for anything not so demanding to drive under 32 Ohm
Does anyone know if it supports UAC1 for use in the PS5 usb ports?
I do not speak English. Could you briefly compare Cx pro, abagail and abigail pro?
They are all the same CX31993 DAC. Abigail is an improved implementation of CX-Pro and offer smoother sound. Abigail Pro is the later version of Abigail
Thank you very much...I want to buy abidagil or abidagil pro. But what is the difference between the two?
@@HayYel I think I already mentioned in details in the video the difference. It's a newer version of the same DAC with newer firmware and newer assembly, more refined
thanks i don't know english. Thank you
is this work good with shure aonic 215 though i have 3.5 mm jack already should i buy or not?? Abigail
I never tried Aonic 215 so can't say for sure. What I know Abigail Pro is versatile enough to synergize with many IEMs
Hi Andy, which one should i use for cca cxs ??
For CXS I will always pick Abigail Pro
@@AndyAudioVault tnq so much I was waiting for ur reply coz I have my cxs on the way and not decided which one to select in these dacs
Hello, i have a pair of KZ ESX model and i am looking for a USB Type-C dongle. I will using on my PC all the time.
On the other hand i will buy Apple dongle (i am in EU) And in my country Abigail Pro price is 2X expensive than Apple dongle. Is Abigail Pro worth it? Thank you.
Abigail Pro is a better dongle for me and the main reasons it is such a great option because it's relatively cheap to own. But if you have to pay 2x the price then it's probably not worth the trouble. You may as well go for upper tier options like iBasso DC03Pro or Tanchjim Space
@@AndyAudioVault Thank you for the fast reply! Yes with shipping Abigail Pro comes at 20 Dollar price, its not that much but if it worth its price i might get it. Thank you for your recommandations but these 2 DAC (iBasso and Tanchjim) out of my budget. I think i will go for Apple dongle but 0.5V power is what i am afraid of but i will keep searching, maybe i will get Abigail Pro i don't know. Anyways thank you again for your reply.
@@exzentrischable Yes it's such a shame that Apple EU version is limited on power, but if you can find a way to bypass the restrictions, like using HiBy USB Exclusive mode on Android, it will be great. Not sure how to do it on PC
Avani/abigail/pro for Tangzu waner?
Abigail Pro
Thanks
can anyone please confirm is this works along with mic, i mean if my headset got mic will that works for phone call ?
Did it work?
I'm a bit late but can you help me out? I am using qkz x hbb khan, and for some reason it lost the thickness in the sub bass and a bit of air when paired with ve avani compared to my pc 3.5mm jack. I bought the dac cause khan is hard to drive. will Abigail pro fix this issue?
You probably need something more colored and thick sounding DAC. Changing to Abigail will be even flatter because Abigail is faithfully neutral and uncolored. You may want to consider getting something like A&K PEE51 or Tempotec Sonata E44, or just play with EQ is you need more juice
Does Abigail pro works in samsung s23 plus without any apps?
Yes it does, just like when connected to any Android hosts that support OTG
so power is same?
Same
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What's the power of VE Abigail Pro, is it 1Vrms or 2Vrms? thank you
It is just 1 Vrms
@@AndyAudioVault thank you for your answer and help. Whats the cheapest 3.5mm transparent dongle with 2Vrms to be used as DAC feeder?
@@freezak3864 For my own desktop usage, I use Megatron dedicated LO to feed my xDuoo MT-602 Class A tube amps. And I use Abigail Pro to feed my Shure KSA1200 Electrostatic Energizer amp. If I have to use something else, I would use Colorfly CDA-M1 or FiiO KA1
What should i use for my kz zsn pro x ?
Already replied on another chat
Whats the differnce between original and pro version
The software inside and the build material, as how I mentioned in the video
best buget dongle for driving good hd quality microphone or shotgun mike please suggest me sir🙄
Abigail Pro or Avani both can do what you are looking for. Clean integrated MIC support
@@AndyAudioVault will it be better to take jcally jm6 pro for good mike and overall usage please clarify
@@SHARANPIYUSH22 They are practically similar when it comes to MIC functions
@@AndyAudioVault thank you for replying ❤️😊🥳
@@AndyAudioVault Abigail CX31993 HD vs jcally jm6 pro vs jcally jm20 which is better in power output Vrms and sound quality ? consider for best microphone quality among these?
Abigail pro vs 7hz 71 which is better.pls
71 is marginally better, a bit sharper with resolution, but it also means Abigail Pro is the smoother one
Tks bro
@@AndyAudioVault This comment confuses me. The reviews I've read/seen say 71 is smooth sounding, but here you say it's sharper! Does sharper resolution not necessarily mean sharper treble? I kinda feel lost in all the audiophile vocabulary, haha. I'm treble-sensitive, so I've been looking for something that'll smoothen the sharper sounds without losing much clarity. I thought I had found one in Ikko ITM02, but you haven't reviewed it yet, so I've been holding back on it.
@@vishwsant It is simple, 71 is crisper focused and thus appear sharper with note edge. Abigail Pro has softer decays which offer smoothness. If you are treble sensitive, perhaps you should look for something "warmer" like iFi Go Link or Hidizs XO
i have cx pro...what should i get...abigaiil or dco3 pro...which one will i get more uplift.why
You want a clear upgrade then go for DC03Pro
I placed an order right now. You impressed me a lot.
How is Ugreen dongle if I'm on a budget?
Ugreen has a few models and I have tested 2 of them including iOS version. They are good for the price. You can check my review here: andyaudiovault.wordpress.com/donglemadness/ugreen-av161/
@@AndyAudioVault Thanks!
Hey
Have you used the hiby fc4
FC4 has just arrived today. So will likely be featured by new year
@@AndyAudioVault can't wait for your review about fc4, Mr. Andi, i want to know which one you will chose, iBasso dc03 pro or FC4.
Shall I purchase abigail pro or cs pro?
Abigail Pro
I'm still using the non-pro version of Abigail right now.
Andi, do you think there's different in sound quality when using Abigail in Exclusive USB hq access mode vs non exclusive access on Hiby?
And is there an easier way to control audio volume on Hiby when in exclusive USB Hq access? It's really unconvenient to open the hiby apps + clicking those three dots just to open volume control
Any dongle will work better in USB Exclusive mode because it will be running on max power and bitperfect (no resampling), but this also depends on how resolving is your IEMs. Some IEMs are so efficient ot less resolving that they will sound the same after all. Unfortunately, the vol situation with HiBy USB Exclusive mode is something we have to live with, that's why I always prefer dongles with independent volume adjustment. Or you can USE UAPP, where it is possible to fine tune the volume adjustment even when the screen is off
@@AndyAudioVault
I see. I think i'm fine with Hiby, considering that it also free.
About Abigail, i do like it's natural neutral sounding, a big + point for me too.
But at some point the sound can be too sharp to my ears, i don't know how to describe it correctly, Andi, but i feel like when listening to bright song, especially the female vocal, the music feels too narrow and words like 'ts' 's' etc become sharp too and creating hiss sound, to think that i'm using iem like QKZxHBB which is warm and also have smooth treble.
I read other reviewers said that iBasso DC03 pro despite it's energetic, lively and engaging sound, doesn't mean it can be described as bright sounding.
What's your opinion about it, Andi? Are the iBasso DC03 pro has the same sharp sound like Abigail, less or maybe even sharper? I like energetic sound too, but i concern about the sibilant/hiss, sharp, and also the sound that maybe too "attacking" our ears.
And about the colored sound, is it also colored the vocal? And how noticable is it?
Thx Andi.
It means that you need something a lot warmer. If you find Abigail sharp then I can guarantee you the rest of the dongles within that ultra compact segment are even sharper. You would probably be served better changing to IEMs which are less bright, something like Tangzu Yuan Li, Wan'Er SG or even BLON BL-03. DC03Pro is obviously in my top 5 list overall and that alone is a clear indication how much I like DC03Pro more. As I have been saying all over the place, DC03Pro is energetic yet it is also very fluid and smooth, NOT bright. You would probably like things like Hidizs XO or S9 (non pro), Lotoo PAW S1/S2 if you are sensitive to brightness
@@AndyAudioVault i'm still searching for a budget iem and dac, and yes i want to get Wan'er too. really interested with DC03 Pro especially after watching your vid, but i think i will wait for your deep reviews about Hiby FC4 and ifi Go link first before deciding.
@@AndyAudioVaultYou said that cd05 pro enters the top five. What are your other 4 favorite dac dongles
If I'm already running the CX Pro, would it be worthwhile to grab the Abigail Pro or would you recommend to just jump to a higher performance (and therefore cost) category?
For powering the Planar based IEMs like the Dioko and PR2, I find that rhe FiiO K1 and CX Pro do get loud enough, or do I sidegrade to the Avani with 2 Vrms to properly power them?
Go straight to DC03Pro or Megatron if you want to have significant upgrades
what smartphone are you using?
I have 3. The main one is Sony Xperia 1 iv (USB 3.1), 2nd one is Xiaomi Mi9T and then the old Sony Xperia X Compact
Would the VE Abigail base still be good?
Yes of course
@@AndyAudioVault alright thank you
Which one has better wire durability?
Abigail Pro
How is it compared to the Avani ?
Avani is something that can be considered as warmer sounding and a bit more holographic with imaging, however Avani also offers slightly less soundstage width. Avani also mildly more forward with Mids
@@AndyAudioVault also will you be testing the moondrop click as details on even what dac chip it uses is missing
is this still good for simgot ea500/ simgot ew200,
or do you recommend something
Yes of course. EA500 and EW200 are quite versatile and works very well with the neutral sound of Abigail Pro
@@AndyAudioVault thnx gonna buy this now :)
@@AndyAudioVaultwhich will be better for better or more mid bass between Abigail pro , Jm6 Pro , CX pro, Abigail , apple and avani
@@fuzail3379 I would say that Avani will have a bit more Midbass impact and authority. The others are a bit more neutral
@@AndyAudioVault got it