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Nightmaresiege t1_j66i1u6 wrote

I have both of these devices, the only reason I bought the TC44C is because it provides more power in a still very small form factor. It does this by not having features other similar devices have. The benefit is I can have decent power without having to lug around a desktop DAC/Amp if I'm moving about or traveling. I also like that it doesn't have a battery.

EDIT: These do not sound different... the TC44C is just louder.

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disco_g OP t1_j67bnix wrote

Mine sound different, not just louder.

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Icy_Vegetable1933 t1_j67bv9h wrote

🤡

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disco_g OP t1_j67c08h wrote

Are you saying that the Apple dongle is the ultimate headphone amplifier and can not be surpassed in fidelity?

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Icy_Vegetable1933 t1_j67c625 wrote

I'm sure your new dongle certainly gets louder

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disco_g OP t1_j67cdk9 wrote

Yeah, not so smart when you think about it that way are you?

It does get louder, but when comparing I adjust it to be as close as I can get it. It is also clearer and has less smearing of details at all listening volumes.

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Vareona t1_j68n7f4 wrote

That's the problem. You're using your brain to measure things. Human brains are prone to bias and mistakes, because you want to justify your purchase decision. Again, we're not arguing that you think they could sound different. They certainly could, but it doesn't mean the one 100 bucks more expensive is "better". If there is a difference then there's distortion. You certainly could like one more than the other, doesn't mean the one you like is objectively better.

Don't talk about being smart when you're using completely subjective methods to support your argument.

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