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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- It is new, it is fresh, it is elegant. ONIX Alpha XI1. (A collaboration with Shanling)
Sections:
00:00 Intro, Price & Where To Buy
01:08 Who are ONIX?
02:52 Build, Contents and Features
12:14 Specifications & Power
14:00 Sound & Performance
19:12 Rated & Compared
24:21 Timbre Signature
24:59 Verdict
Get ONIX Alpha XI1 from Linsoul: (Non-Affiliated)
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- Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM (Primary)
- Viltrox FE F1.8 85mm (Secondary)
- Sony Xperia 1 iV (Close Up)
- RØDE Wireless Pro
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oh my, i just got my onix today. It is just so silky smooth, feel kind of milky. Really a slick dongle. Finally i find peace in my ears, comfortable and feel rewarding! Now awaiting NICEHCK MixPP 6N OCC cable in 4.4mm BAL (MMCX) to upgrade to 4.4 bal configuration. My heart is pounding with excitement now. Really a thousand thanks to donglemadness channel and especially Andy for releasing this special video as early as possible and introducing me the budget IEM Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro.
Awseome!
Con suavidad no te refieres a lo mismo que analógico, es un sonido diferente?
@@andresvr8357 I think at the video at about 24:21 Timbre Signature, there is comparison.
I dont need new dongle. I dont need new dongle. I dont need new dongle.
I neeeed it!
😂😂😂😂😂
Hahaha
Doesn't matter, you need to buy it even if you don't need it.
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Thank you Andy!!! I held off buying a dongle dac amp and you came through with perfect timing, as did team ONIX!🙂
😁😁🤘🤘
Thanks for the review, fantastic as always. Detailed, informative, knowledgeable and with lots of enthusiasm!
Onix ordered!
Hope you enjoy it! and Thanks!
LETS GOOOO THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR
I'm putting all my trust on this man's ears. Going straight to Aliex after this vid. Great review.
Or, in my case, the equivalent of USD$85 on Lazada.
Same here, just ordered one
After watching the review I ordered it yesterday and I received the Onix Alpha Xl1 the next day. Thanks to the fast shipping since I was having an assignment in China, shipping was fast. Spent a good 1 hour listening and I must say it beat my questyle M15 hands down. Spot on review Andy! Thank you!
Is it really that good? Do you have any comparison beside m15?
My pleasure!
Thank you for this great review! This is the one I was waiting for and I had made a blind purchase last week. I'm glad I got it right. Along with the M12i, on the way, they're going to be my favorites. Thank you also for all your other reviews, they are a great help.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks so much! Excited to preorder this next week 🙌🙌
Have fun!
Thanks for the review Andy, I really appreciate your efforts ❤😊
My pleasure! 🤘😁
I was able to get this for below MSRP price and i was a bit hesitant, but on paper it looked like everything i wanted (other than supporting bluetooth, but that'd be a different price bracket). So thank you for this review! now i'm looking forward to getting it in the mail
Nice review Andy! Edmund recommended me this last weekend in your AudioMadness group and I took the plunge and ordered it based on the impressive paper specs and price. Happy to see it could be a TOP choice. Can't wait to get it now!
Can't go wrong with this one
Waiting for mine. 🔥
I’ve been listing to this for a week and I’m super happy with it. I have the Onix Mystic and love the sound, now finally I have something super portable that carries the similar sound tonality on the go. I also pair it with the HUM MA-1B portable class-A amp. It is heavenly
That's awesome
Great work as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
Was definitely waiting for this review.
Wanted to compare with Ibasso DC elite .
Thank you Andy for this recommendation ! WOW
🤘🤘🤘🤘
excellent review Andy, very authentic 👏
Thank you kindly 🙏
Let's goooo! Take my money! 🤑
Thanks for review Andy
Any time!
Another great Review ❤. The Dongle is a beauty 😊.
Yes indeed. And thanks!
bought it. thanks for the review
My pleasure 🙏
Now that's insanity, another half year to go and we already have a dongle that's already a champion for Andy and even achieving the highest score is no doubt a crazy feat. Now I'm really interested in getting one.
Thanks for your detailed reviews Andy, I'm already waiting for my Onix Alpha to arrive. Greetings from Mexico.🤘🏻
Saludos! 🙏
Thank you: video was very useful !
My pleasure :D 🙏
Another good straight to the point review. Great work again Abang Andy!
Tq so much! 🙏
@@donglemadness just put in my order.
Thank You....Food for thought, think I'll get it!
My pleasure
Wow, I was waiting for this one.
10X4 from you must mean business.
I've bought it! Thanks Andy!
Hope you enjoy it! 😁🎊
@@donglemadness thanks! Hope it pairs well with my HD 660S2! But i trust you 100%!
Ok...you got me excited about this one, ordered it. was very happy with the ibasso you rec last time till I lost it🙄
Hope you enjoy it!
Impressed with the Onix, and Shenzenaudio, delivered to UK in under 7 days. liked the ibasso , but this is on another level.
I ALMOST pulled the trigger on this one to get a discount on the last day of the AliX sale. Told myself to wait until 11.11 to see what else comes out in the coming months. I think the dongle, Bluetooth Amp/DAC game is going to see some crazy improvements in capability over the next two years! Thanks for the review.
My pleasure
I wish the same. only need that additional BT feature!
Thanks. All else aside, cost and power efficiency make it easy choice. I have the RU7 and GO bar and enjoy them both. It’s encouraging to see that Cirrus Logic appears to be working through its dependence on Apple.
I subscribed to your channel. I’ll enjoy your reviews even more now that I know you like cats :)
My pleasure, and Geoff says hellomeeeow 😂😻
Putting my trust on this review, will checkout at the end of month and I sold KA13 for this. Hoping it will last longer for me.
Thank you Andy for your review, I was waiting for it with some impatience. Now listening to your opinion and the incredible score of this dongle, I placed my order! My wife is not going to be happy yet....Ah Ah Ah!!!
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😂😂😂 same
Same here! hhahaaha
Hello Andy, you’re awesome @reviewing audio gadgets and great human being too..thanks a ton for your time! Your suggestions makes my audio gadget purchases more valuable and satisfactory. God bless you!
Thanks man. Appreciate this. You have a great day there!
He's right, your energy is really filled with light, positive vibes all the way 😊
I have the Cayin RU 7 which I love except for the energy drain. I am glad good tech is getting more affordable but I am going to be disciplined and hold. Thank you for tempting all of us with amazing tech when it happens.
My pleasure
Thanks for the review my friend! I ordered it instead Colorfly cda-m1p:)
Hope you enjoy it!
Just WOW Andy. I'm sold. But really itching for you to review the Letshuoer DT03 first. Because thats also got great sound.
Soon I hope
This is the most beautiful dongle i ever seen, like i could buy it just by the look of it alone, thanks for the review~
My pleasure!
I have buy the akliam pd4 plus based on your review Andy am very happy with my decision thank you from Algeria
And now I want to buy onix Xl1
No worries. Enjoy!
As always first like then watch when has to do with dongles and dac/amps for Andy reviews!
Lol, thanks man
@@donglemadness So now that I already have TP50, what we do now Sir Andy!? Going to move on or not?
Moreover the only issue with dongles for now is that 3.5 may not be powerful enough to run my K701
@@Nordi1_0745 Your problem is that you are stuck with 3.5mm on that AKG and you will only get 40% of what ONIX can deliver unless you use the 4.4mm side. If I am going to be stuck with 3.5mm SE, then I will get better results using something like Questyle M12i or HIBY FC6
@@donglemadness Yes that is an issue as k701 can not be balanced and I can not find any over ear with big soundstage as K701 at this price range.
Do you have any suggestion?
Moreover I use most of the time my HD600 which is balanced so TP50 or Onix will be benefit from that.
So I am a bit confused.
@@Nordi1_0745 If you asking me for headphones, then there's Aune AR5000 which is wide open sounding and neutral similar to K701
Your review always very informative and crystal clear! Glad im not rushing to buy UA4 or EPZ50 back then, and bam! new dongle king arrive (coz you declared it lol). I may buy this since this pretty affordable.
May i know your impression with this and tanchjim origin..?
Thanks, just like many other highly rated dongles with synergy factor, ONIX works great with Origin, both being transparent so they complement each other nicely
Hi Andy! Super review. I completely agree with you. I bought it and really enjoyed the music.
Thanks. Enjoy your ONIX!
Thank god I'm poor so I didn't spend my money immediately after watching your review of Shanling UA4 video and after your recommendation of the EPZ TP50 and up to now, I think the strategy is to save up real good and buy this one. Unless there is another better dongle with about the same 100$ price tag. Very informative video, Andy. I hope they will sell this on AliExpress or better, at my country's official shops
Placing my order now. Thank you. Hopefully it pairs well with my Timeless AE....
Enjoy 🙏
And I was so so close to pulling the trigger on the EPZ TP50, then ONIX comes out of nowhere. Sold!
Oh Andy, i’m anti dongle guy because i don’t like dangling on my phone. So i usually like desktop amps and DAPs . This will be my first dongle to try, thanks bro.
Never too late to start, lol
Hello Andy, Great reviews as always :), is the ONIX soundstage wider than the TP50?
Thanks, they are about the same with width and openness
I've never felt the need for anything other than my LG device, IEM and amp when I'm feeling extra... But man, you just got me convinced I need this in my life. I'm just afraid my dog will kill it like he did one of my IEMS last night 😭
Thanks!
❤️ Thank you!!!
Greetings from Hungary !
This review is excellent and the ONIX's performance is outstanding and at the price of $109, it is a winner.
Thanks, at this price it is hard to beat surely
Or, in my case, the equivalent of USD$85 on Lazada.
Hi Andy, always love hearing your reviews. Tis review on the Onix Alpha is no exception and I simply cannot wait to own one.
1. Can I ask your opinion on pairing the Onix Alpha with Hidizs MP145?
2. Is the Sony ZX707 a good DAP or can you recommend a comparable or better DAP ?
Thanks!
ONIX Alpha being rated 10/10 with synergy meaning it pairs exceedingly well with anything, MP145 or any IEMs that you can think of, being neutral and transparent Alpha is rest assured at home with any of them. I have no experience with ZX707 so I really have no idea what to say about it
Thank you Andy, WOW Great Review. I have been doing a lot of research. I have the Hiby FC4.... I have tried the M15, Dawn Pro, Aful Snowy Night, TANCHJIM Space and several others... I love the power of the FC4... I can run my desktop monitor speakers thru it from my laptop and it sounds great. It makes all my headphones and IEMs sound fuller from the power. I am trusting you as I was close to getting the FC6. From what you have said I believe this will be exactly what I have been searching for. I ordered it TODAY! I'll let you know what I think... thank you keep up the good work!
Thanks! hope you will enjoy it!
Thanks, by the way... got the TANCHJIM ZERO - its my new Favorite IEM, clean, crisp, just enough Bass.
@@dappadan0042 ZERO is illegal! lol
Fantastic review, Andy! The Onix seems like a really nice DAC. I would've liked to see it have a separate USB-C port for power so that it won't drain the phone battery.
Thanks, appreciate that :D
I wonder if that iBasso split USB cable would work with other companies' stuff. I do not see why not. They basically have a USB-C cable with two inputs, one of which is purely for power.
Thanks. Really want the review of the Questyle 15i. :) Liked.
Thanks, soon I hope
@@donglemadness Terima Kasih.
Andy, thank you very much for the review. Im, and like many other people, was waiting for this video) But I would like to make some clarity, the new dongle name is - Onix Alpha XI 1, "XI" - in the meaning "x" + "i", but not "XL"))
Thanks, my bad, I see it as XL
You should change the video title so that search engines will tag your videos properly
BROTHER, DONT DO THIS TO ME, I JUST BOUGHT THE EPZ TP 50
same here lol.
I must have this dongle for my hifiman sundara to try it out 😂. I trust in you ❤
Thank you!
I was searching for this new dac yesterday at Hifi Cat
Hello Andy, as always a very interesting video. I'm currently using the Questyle M15. Is the Onix more of an upgrade or a sidestep? Thanks and best regards
To me, ONIX is an upgrade from M15 in several areas, especially that rich analog sound and outright power, also ONIX Aplha being more versatile with filters that really work. Alpha is also wider sounding. Technically both are quite evenly matched with resolution and imaging
Hi Andy. Thanks for the remarkable review. What do you say if this Onix match with Volare?
My pleasure. Yes absolutely perfect match for Volare, or for any other IEMs of every type since this thing is rated max on synergy factor
Hope they release a product between alpha and overture.😁
Looks amazing!
Great video as always, I have a question, can you explain what do you mean by Hi-Fi Digital and Analog Organic in dongle reviews?
Thanks, Analog Organic simply means the timbre offer natural realistic sound and Digital Hi-Fi resembles enhanced studio output which tend to be crispy edged but lacking sense of organic realism to it
Thanks for the review Andy, so this is truly the clear upgrade of the Dc04Pro?
Absolutely, at least to me personally, ONIX presents the pinnacle of Dongle tech that I have been waiting since HIBY FC6
@@donglemadness can you explain how wide is the soundstage compared between dc04pro and onix?
@@jyip1442 About the same
Thanks
Kapkhunkap!
Thanks for the wonderful review Andy ! I was wondering base on your expertise will the ONIX Alpha XL1 be an upgrade to Ibasso DC04 Pro . Atm using Moondrop Blessing 3 on 3.5mm paired with Ibasso Dc04 Pro . Cheers from Singapore !!
Thanks, looking at the score I think I made it quite clear that ONIX Alpha offers refinement over what DC04Pro has started, hence it scores max on sound and many other areas compared to DC04Pro. Cheers and have a great weekend there!
Hi Andy great review as usual, how does it compare with the iBasso DC Elite?
Thanks man. Technically on par to DC-Elite, but denser and richer sounding
@donglemadness thanks DC Elite cancelled And the ONIX XI1 ordered looking forward to using it. £85 sounds like a real bargain
Great review 👍. how is the soundstage Andy? when compare to M23
Thanks. Pretty comparable to M23 soundstage in normal mode
Hi Andy! I was about to purchase Shanling UA4 but after this review, my attention is now focused on ONIX Alpha XI1. It's a good thing that I waited for this review. It's also significantly cheaper in price than most of your other excellent top picks. Shall I pick the ONIX Alpha XI 1 over the Shanling UA4? Awesome review and more power to you! Also, regards to Geoff!
Thanks, and from Geoff too.
At this time, ONIX is the one I would personally recommend, I use it and like it very much. So yes! Go for ONIX!
@@donglemadness Awesome! Then, ONIX it is! Thank you, Andy! Regards to Geoff!
@donglemadness I'm still waiting for my ONIX to arrive. Just a follow-up question from your extensive list, which low - or mid-priced IEM would you recommend pairing it with? Thank you Andy and more power to you! Regards to Geoff!
I’ve had many Onix products over the years. As far as I can tell, they just rebadge products from other companies. My tube amps from them were from a brand named Harmony, for example. They had a lot of high value products with terrific performance in lower price ranges back in the 2000s.
First! 😀
Wow even if i got the Miad01 i think i has to try this one...
gila babas score 98 DEMMMM!! Highest in history... please tour penang bang andy!
😂going to Pahang dulu, kawan kita Cheng want to try first. But I have limit one week for tour, ONIX is my reference dongle now so I cannot be away from it too long
Thank you my friend, if you try senneheiser ie200 you will love it because its neutral and brighter sound but its not fatiguing. similar sound to tanchjim zero and ie600 very pricey.
Thanks. I hope to try one soon
@@donglemadness its cheap thats why you need to mod a little bit use aftermarket good seal ear tip like dinu ss or spinfit w1. also tape the hole increase sub bass.
Great review, Andy! Could you tell me how it compares to the Shanling UA4? I've been trying to decide between these two dongles for a while.
Thanks!. UA4 is more focused on being analytical and exhibit strong ESS Sabre sound signature, so it is less analog sounding than ONIX Alpha
@@donglemadness Ah.. Okay, thanks for the insight!
Hace un par de días salió Dunu dtc480 lo interesante es que aunque ya habían hecho doongle dac económicos con dual 43198,este tiene dos amplificadores independientes así que creo estará pronto en el canal
Soon I hope
Hi Andy! Amazing job, as usual! I'm looking for a USB dongle to replace my current Reiyin DA-Plus, something modern and more convenient. It's important for me that the holography, spaciousness, and the impression of a recessed soundstage are not worse. I would prefer a similar, balanced tuning, but if it is slightly more analog or, on the contrary, more technical, it won't be a problem. Any suggestions based on your recent reviews? Sorry for off-topic.
Thanks, well moving on from DA-Plus, this ONIX is the clear answer and you don't have to break the bank to get it
@@donglemadness Thanks a lot!
@@donglemadness Also, congrats on the new Weyland-Yutani inspired logo. Keep building better audio-worlds!
Great review. Will this dongle sound better (more detail, natural, better soundstage) than my Hiby M4?
Thanks. Hiby M4? I haven't tried it so I have no idea how it would compare
@@donglemadness Wondering how it compares to any DAP under say $500. Thanks so much for your reviews. I trust your opinion.
Nice video Andy! May I ask your reccomendation, which should I get between Hiby fc6 or Onix xl1?
Thanks
Thanks. The fact is, I equally love both especially considering that FC6 is a perfect solution for 3.5mm SE only option. You just need to understand the differences as I mentioned in the comparison section and decide which one suits your taste and preferences more, can't go wrong with any one of those two champions
@@donglemadness This would be my first dac and also the last, Im just going to use it for an IEM.
After finish watching this video I already thinking needed more saving soon 🙃.
Hi Andy - Thanks so much for the great review! I was wondering if you had a chance to test the FiiO BTR7 before and if so, how does it compare to the ONIX Alpha XI1?
Thanks!. Unfortunately I have no idea on BTR7, I haven't had the chance to try it yet
I had a rare Onix head cleaner and demagnetizer cassette for cassette players, in my previous life.
Great videos. How would you compare the sound quality to fiio BTR5 older model.
Thank you for your help.
Thanks! I haven't tried BTR5 so it would be hard for me to assume how they would compare, sorry
Perfect review
onix onix onix onix onix................
FInally Hiby FC6 Dethroned and Here ANDY presents you the new king
ONIX ALPHA Xl1
Just to be clear , FC6 isn't exactly dethroned, lol. If you look at the scores, only 3 dongles managed to get 10/10 for the sound category, DACport HD, FC6 and now ONIX, out of over 170 dongles I have tried. To me all three are champions, until perhaps something else decide to pop up and join the 10/10 rank, but let's see what else 2024 has to offer. Thanks
hey andy, have you considering reviewing half ear earbuds like the nicehck eb2s? I am kinda curious how they evolved since, the only ones I heard were the cheap disposable ones
I did, just that I have so many things in my hands now
Sir are you available on twitch stream too. i am freaked out of horrible youtube ads.
Sorry, I am only on YT now
thanks for your channel and videos! I am placing order on this Onix Alpha. Any suggestion on the ear piece that is on budget i could pair with this Onix?
No worries. To get the best out of this ONIX, you need to use the 4.4mm BAL side and if you are asking me for recommendations of IEMs, then I would suggest get Hidizs MP145 with 4.4mm BAL option. Or since you mentioned budget, get Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro with separate purchase of NICEHCK MixPP 6N OCC cable in 4.4mm BAL (MMCX)
@@donglemadness Thanks a lot! Let me dig it thru.
@@donglemadness manage to get Rose Technics Star City 5 at around RM 280, waiting to get Nicehck mixPP 6n OCC on 17 June summer sales at RM 75 i guess.
Sounds really fantastic. Able to rival your desktop dac burson playmate?
Closely match yes, rival no. My Playmate 2 with V7 setup just a bit more resolving and analytical, but by how much? probably around 5%
Desktop burson playmate and onix alpha ....have only 5 % different only....then onix currently have the best value per performance dac dongle in market...am i right..? Can I ask if compare jd atom dac and amp....then have how many difference if compare between both...
Sounds great but really wish it supports line out, wouldn't mind paying a bit more.
Hi Andy, great review as always. Your love for this hobby is infectious.
Help please :
I'm new to auidiophile world and have Tangzu Wan er and KZ AMO1 and listen to mostly progressive rock (Tool), metal, rock and heavy rock, but do listen to most music.
Bwfore you recommended Sivga Nightingale and Allegro to me, but sivga too expensive and dont like look of Allegro.
What will go well with Onix Aplha?
Initially fancied Kefine Delci but now fancy Tinhifi P1 Max 2.
Also thinking to get Sivga Robin at a later date.
Thoughts please sir🙏
Sorry for long message.
Thank you Andy and Geoff 🙏❤️🙏
Want to upgrade
No worries, if you can get TINHiFi MAX 2 now then go for it, such a well tuned IEM and will go perfectly with ONIX, you can also consider AFUL Explorer if you want a bit more relaxed dynamics
@@donglemadness Hello and thank you what about theHIDIZS MP-145 is the AFUL Explorer a better choise
Thank you Andy 🙏@@donglemadness
@@eleftheriospadeloglou6596 If you check my IEMs rating it is quite clear how much superior MP145 is over many other IEMs
@@donglemadness THANK YOU
How does this compare to the Shanling UA4? in terms of sound quality. I actually bought the UA4 thanks to your review.
UA4 focuses on being analytical and highly detailed, ONIX Alpha offers both element of analytical and musical smoothness where UA4 would appear sharper sounding that is normally associated with ESS Sabre sound
Hi Andy dongle expert, can I ask in general whether you've experienced popping or clipping sound when you move dongles or its cable during usage? Because I attach my dongle to my phone or tablet, and sometimes when the dongle usb cable is tugged or pulled gently I would hear soft popping, clipping sounds, I'm not sure if it's because of the connection with its usb cables but i tried several cables and its all the same. When the dongle or cable doesn't move it sounds great. Lastly would these popping or clipping sounds damage the IEM or headphones? This experience always makes me a little scared to use dongles. Love your videos, from Singapore.
Does this happen to all of your IEMs or specific ones? Hybrid IEMs (with crossover components inside) are prone to picking up interferences. And you did not mention what dongle it is? or it could be simply you have some issues with the USB C port which may have developed an issue with grounding. Usually these type of issues are related to cables and connection points
I wouldn’t know it’s shangling if you didn’t mention. Brighton my favourite town overseas. Would love to visit again one day.
Me too bro
Hey Andy! Just got into IEMs recently and currently have the Performer 5, SuperMix 4 and Truthear red.
For Dacs I have the FIIO K5 Pro ess and Dawn pro. I was wanting to upgrade to a new Dac Amp. Possibly the Topping DX3 Pro plus. In your opinion would the ONIX be a worthy upgrade over the 2 current ones I have and how would it compare to something like the dx3 pro+
I have no experience with K5 Pro nor DX3 Pro, so I can't speak for how they would compare against ONIX. But against DAWN Pro, ONIX is a clear upgrade to me
hi andy is there a chance that u can share your blessings i really want that onix dac 😭 its my dream dac since i watch ur video
I was going to buy TP50, but after watching this I think I'm going to use my Linsoul 618 coupon to buy the Onix instead!
Andy, have you considered reviewing the Questyle M15i in the future?
Yes of course, once I get it, I will review it
@@donglemadness Awesome!
Yoo Andy, i would like to ask ur opinion if i prefer a more holographic sound stage which able to pin point the instrument arrangement, which is a better choice? this or EPZ TP50? Cheers Bro🤘🏻
That will have to be ONIX
First of all, great review as always, does onix works well with android phone? some people have an issue their phone can't detect onix when it plugged, what android phone you're using for the test?
It doesn't work with a P30 Pro. I reset the device and nothing.
@@servegsdamn, you're the fourth person I know who have this issue, hopefully shanling will fix this issue on the firmware update, thanks for the answe
My ONIX Alpha works on several phones that I have tested, which are Sony Xperia 1 iV, Xiaomi Mi9T, Xiaomi Redmi 11s, Sony Xperia X Compact and LG V50, all connects without issues in UAC2
@@donglemadness I did what you told me to try with UAC 1.0, but the truth is that the DAC doesn't even turn on or try to turn on. It just doesn't work. The cell phone (p30 Pro) remains in a state of power delivery to the DAC, but does not turn on.
@@servegs Have you tried switching back to UAC2? and then try to enter Developer Mode (you need to find out how to do this for your phone). It could be the P30 has a preset for USB behavior which is cooked into the OS, of which OTG is not enabled as how other Android phones are set. This is not an unknown issue. Also, I would try to get another phone from a friend and see if the same issue would persist, sometimes we can be hit with this sort of thing that is unique to a certain device
Can you do iems + portable dacs combos? 😅 I was wondering if there is a good combination of iem and portable DAC altogether.
That would be nice but near impossible to feature here since we are looking at endless possibilities of combos with so many great IEMs and DACs offered today. The best you can do is try to ascertain exactly what is your sound preference and build that up from the IEM side, then you try to find a DAC/Amp that complement that sound preferences better