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rustybird The Abigail that I mentioned works like you want I think. I can unplug the headphone while keeping the dongle connected, the music continues to play without being paused even though no headphone connected, and I can connect any headphone again to the dongle and the music has been playing all along.

    Devices tested: Pixel 6a
    DAC Model: FiiO BTR5 2021 (USB-C)

    Store link: https://fiio.com/btr52021
    Store link for french people : https://www.son-video.com/article/accessoires-distributeurs-et-transmetteurs-recepteurs-bluetooth/fiio/btr5-2021

    No problem.

    Probably the best DAC out there (quality/price). The battery is a bit not enough (the manufacturer say 9 hours). But I use it all the day, so yeah... You can use it while charging it though.

    Devices tested: Pixel 7
    Store link: https://ifi-audio.com/products/hip-dac2/

    Yes, not really a dongle but I was never happy with the audio quality of dongles. I run IEMs using a balanced cable. Works perfectly!

    I prefer the sound quality and value of this brand and model over the competitors but its all subjective.

    Devices Tested: Pixel 6 and Pixel 7
    Adapter Model: MOVO UCMA-1

    Not a DAC but an adapter: TRS input to TRRS output over USB-C which allow for the use of 3.5mm three-pole microphones from Rode/Sennheiser/Shure and others as audio input devices

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    Device tested: pixel 6a
    -Dragonfly red work fine on pixel 6a
    -Google usbC to mini-jack adapter work fine on pixel 6a
    -sony wf xm4 work fine on pixel 6a.

    frickinchickin requires power pass through i.e. connect a usb-c power source to the dongle. have several of the same dongle and none will pass audio w/o power.

        I can unplug the headphone while keeping the dongle connected, the music continues to play without being paused even though no headphone connected, and I can connect any headphone again to the dongle and the music has been playing all along.

        tmp Interesting! Yep, that made it work. Unfortunately it shows as connected, but not charging -- but that's a separate issue I'm sure, Thanks for the heads up.

          Device: Pixel 6a
          Tested Huawei, Fujitsu and Apple cables. Huawei didn't work, Fujitsu was cutting off sound every few minutes, but Apple works great. It was also the cheapest. No issues with volume.

          • d4er replied to this.
            4 months later

            Devices Tested: Pixel 4a, 7a
            DAC Model: AK HC3 Dual DAC Cable - https://www.astellnkern.co.uk/hc3-dual-dac-cable.html

            Plug and play. Behaves as expected with "allow new usb peripherals when unlocked" in that the DAC and headphones must be connected while unlocked and unplugging either halts playback and they are not recognised while locked.
            Volume control works fine with or without the AK HC app and does not set to max on connection as warned in the manual.
            Noticeable battery drain in use, but not just when plugged in.

            Really broadens the soundstage and drives my V-moda m-100 masters hard. Loads of clarity and articulation. Strongly recommend.

            5 months later
            13 days later

            tmp Belkin Rockstar 3.5mm Audio + USB-C Charge Adapter does not work on my Pixel 7 Pro, even when powered. Tried rebooting/changing device settings/using different playback apps with no luck.

                chipio Do you have USB peripherals disabled in Settings > Security? With the default setting, the headphones will only be recognized if you plug them in with the phone unlocked.

                  9 days later

                  Devices tested: Pixel 5, Pixel 7a

                  DAC Model: xDuoo Link

                  Result: Not working

                  Both 5 and 7a register that it is plugged in. Sound settings show wired headphones are available. A prompt message for Tidal is displayed letting the user know that calls may not be notified while using the device.
                  No sound plays.
                  Some apps freeze when trying to play video.
                  Newpipe even froze the phone and needed to be reset.
                  Audible pop can be heard when plugging in and out through the headphones.

                  6 days later

                  Devices tested: Pixel 6a

                  DAC Model: Fiio BTR3K

                  Result: Both Bluetooth and USB working fine

                  The only annoying thing with LDAC bt codec is you have to manually switch it to HiRes mode in developer settings and it goes back to Best Effort mode each time device connects but that is the same for stock android I think

                  5 days later

                  Devices tested: Pixel 4a, Pixel 6a
                  DAC Model: Gentronix something, can't find it, Amazon
                  Result: Not working, but it did

                  This is really strange. It worked normally on my 4a, and then I plugged it in again and it stopped.
                  May this be something with data transfer allowed? It does not show up as headphone but as usb device, I cannot control the connection from the device.

                  The dongle works totally fine from my laptop (Fedora Linux, modern Kernel etc.)