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Powerful Amplification

Customers are highly impressed with the powerful amplification of the Fosi Audio DS2 USB C to AUX Headphone Amp DAC Dongle. It significantly increases the volume of music from computers or phones and is considered a powerhouse by many users. The amp also enhances the audio quality through its DAC feature, making it a great value for the price.

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Sound Quality

Customers have mixed but generally positive opinions on the sound quality of the Fosi Audio DS2 USB C to AUX Headphone Amp DAC Dongle. Some customers report clearer, defined instrument sounds and improved audio quality for devices without dedicated DACs. Others mention that it falls short compared to more expensive options but still deliver high res audio (24 bit/192 kHz) and a significant improvement in casual listening. The product receives praise from independent audiophiles and is highly recommended for those looking for a mobile DAC. However, some customers have trouble reaching audible volumes when using the

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Quality


Audio quality with the dac is great.


I pleased with the sound and will keep the ds2 as part of my setup due it's power alone and clean power at that.


You wouldn't guess there were gains in power made in by the ds2 until it's about half way turned up then it's just thick and loud sound.


Important: my iphone 14 pro loses 50% of its battery energy if plugged into the ds2 overnight for eight hours (not playing or r...  Read More

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:)---original---i bought a new item and label on box says new too but the round tape that was trying to seal it closed(see pict...  Read More

Competitiveness


There are many headphone amp dac dongles in the same price range,but i have never seen a product this powerful!


I have many sabre dac chip equipped pieces whether in phones or dedicated dac/amps and most recently a dongle from hiby, an fc4...  Read More


It is a small little marvel, compared to my schiit hel, i don't find the ds2 that neutral.

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 27 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 4 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I imagine these could power hungrier headphones but may take some more volume from the unit to drive them


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I cannot imagine that it will power super hungry headphones easily however


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I do notice significantly more presence in the soundstage using this dac vs


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Dont get me wrong that dongle is great for what it is but doesnt hold a candle to how much better your audio can be if you pick up this little unit


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My ds2 does not have switchable impedance modes foas changed the design after the review i read on wirecutter for the ds1


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Important my iphone 14 pro loses 50 of its battery energy if plugged into the ds2 overnight for eight hours not playing or running any apps so i use these with an external iphone power source and try to unplug it when not in use


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I tried to hear the hiss some complain about but at 71 it may be beyond my personal audio spectrum limit


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If id heard hiss i would have still kept the ds2 and rewired my headphones andor earbuds to be balanced because no one has complained about hiss with balanced wiring

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