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Device tested: Pixel 8 Pro
DAC Model: Anker USB C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter
Store link: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Female-Samsung-Devices/dp/B08Z3B5QL3

Works out-of-the-box and comes with CTIA pin mapping compatible with all common 4-pin plugs not targeting the Chinese market.
Can't complain about audio quality, volume is a bit quiet though compared to Bluetooth headsets or the phone's built-in microphone/speaker.

4 days later

Moondrop FreeDSP cable works perfectly (Pixel 6a).

Not a USB-C to jack per se, but I thought might interest some to know that it's working fine with GOS.

If you don't use the EQ functions, no need for the dedicated app (which apparently works poorly + is a privacy nightmare anyway).

Device: Pixel 6
DAC: iFi GO Link

Plug and play. The sound is awesome. I thought the UGREEN 20194 was good, but this is far better.

5 days later

I've got an issue with iFi Go Link on Graphene OS: if I start a music app before plugging the DAC in and then plug the DAC, then I'm hearing loud intermittent noises coming from the headphones. If I stop the app, plug the DAC in and start playback, audio appears as normal. Is that expected behavior?

    865be553dc4f5b2b It does so with any music app? I use HiBy, Plexamp, Tidal and Spotify mainly. Suppose I've tried VLC and Auxio with the Go Link even, on a Pixel 6 with GOS, and I've not had that.

      ujjayi Yes, it does that with every app and now my method doesn't seem to work anymore - all I get on Graphene OS is noise, even after a reboot and plugging in and out. And again it does work flawlessly on Xperia and PC.

      This appears to be a bug, but I cannot confirm whether it's Graphene OS or Android 14 specific. It is triggered by starting an audio playback and plugging the DAC in. It does mute the playback on the speaker but DAC output will start to output loud noises. If you pause the playback, plug the DAC in and start playback, it may play normally. I initially observed this behavior on WhatsApp and there no amount of plugging in and out could fix the problem. I suspect it's because WhatsApp while running may activate audio output chain even though there are no calls or notifications coming at the moment.

      Can anyone confirm the behavior on Graphene OS and stock Android 14?

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      Devices Tested: Pixel 8
      DAC Model: Beyerdynamic PRO X USB-C Cable (USB-C to 3-pole Mini XLR)
      https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/pro-x-usb-c-cable.html

      Plug and play. No problems with playback; excellent audio quality and gets loud enough to use my headphones as speakers. No problems while using the cable's built in microphone. There is a small delay (~1 second) when using the cable's volume and play/pause buttons.

      Tested with Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X headphones (48 ohms)

      Device tested : Google Pixel 6a
      OS : GrapheneOS
      DAC : Beyerdynamic PRO X USB-C CABLE 1.6 M («Connection cable for PRO X and PRO headphones (1.6 m) with integrated DAC») / DAC ref. : ESS ES9280A PRO
      https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/pro-x-usb-c-cable.html

      Tested with Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X LIMITED EDITION headset ( https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/dt-770-pro-x-limited-edition.html ). Works well. Powerful sound. Cable-integrated controls (volume up and down + pause) functional. The headset's built-in microphone also works, but I haven't yet tested its quality (I'd like to make sure there are no micro-cuts).

        I use Pixel 6a with onkyo hf player, dragonfly red and sennheiser HD25.

        Device tested : Google Pixel 7
        OS : GrapheneOS
        DAC: Fiio Q3

        Works perfectly fine. Plug it in, the audio automatically switches to the Fiio and you can start listening.

        2 months later

        euphyse

        Devices Tested: Pixel 6a
        DAC Model: Moondrop Dawn Pro
        Result: Works through 3.5mm. Volume controls do not work.

        Devices Tested: Pixel 8a
        DAC Model: Moondrop Dawn Pro
        Result: Not working. Full volume static on one channel - *mawp*...*mawp*

        Devices Tested: Pixel 6a / 8a
        DAC Model: TempoTec Sonata HD with "pure sound mode" firmware
        Result: Working as expected.

        Devices Tested: Pixel 6a / 8a
        OS: GrapheneOS 2024080600
        DAC Model: iFi Hip Dac (version 1)
        Result: Working as expected.

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        Devices Tested: Pixel 6a
        OS:
        DAC Model: Scosche 3.5mm AUX to USB-C Braided Audio Cable 4-ft, Android Audio cable

        Works well, inexpensive, doesn't drain very much power from the phone.
        I usually use BT and the few times I have tried out this cable I didn't notice any difference in the sound quality.