Advise me on “dongle” type HiRes DAC/HP amp for iPad?

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Almost all of those dongles should be designed for devices with USB type-C ports these days, therefore the most convenient choices (i.e. no additional cables are required) with DSD support should be down to these guys

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000576291576.html

https://drop.com/buy/hilidac-audirect-atom-pro-portable-dac-amp/talk

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hilidac-Audirect-Atom-Pro-Mobile-Portable-Decoding-Amp-Type-C-Lightning-Cable-/264585799934

 

http://www.cozoyaudio.com/takt/

https://porta-fi.com/cozoy-takt-review/

https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-Certified-Lightning-Decoder-Headphone/dp/B07W7GVB6S

 

Once we've added that (rather bulky) Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, the choices should be virtually unlimited and ongoing discussions could be found below

 

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/usb-c-to-3-5mm-adapters-dac-lets-find-the-best.908839/

 

Therefore it really depends on your budget and then what kinda IEMs / headphones you're planning to drive.

 

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Some products might come with built-in USB type-C male connectors on one end, then you'll need similar adapters as shown below

 

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-QianLink-Compatible-Chargers-Standard/dp/B07S617LN1

https://www.amazon.com/Acessorz-Adapter-Hi-Speed-Charging-Connector/dp/B07Q1GV693

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Connector-Chargers-Standard-Interface/dp/B07VV12VLG

 

For others with USB type-C female connectors, you might / might not be able to skip that Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with an unofficial product like this but there's really no guarantee to be compatible

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33009721024.html