Audio playback via USB DAC (CM10.2) - Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Has anyone else tried USB DACs on their Nook HD+? I've successfully attached my O2 DAC using apps to enable OTG mode and ignore USB device power requirements.
In MX Player (HW decoding enabled) I get smooth audio playback however in Poweramp the audio slows and stutters. Is this because Poweramp is using software decoding and the load is too high? I don't have this issue when using the same setup on my SGS3. I'd like to use a dedicated audio player for convenience, if possible.
Running CM10.2-0908 Nightly (EMMC) with TabletUI and v6supercharger mods and trim-enabled kernel. Also tested without on stock CM with same result.
Cheers
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using Tapatalk 4

guttsy said:
Hi,
Has anyone else tried USB DACs on their Nook HD+? I've successfully attached my O2 DAC using apps to enable OTG mode and ignore USB device power requirements.
In MX Player (HW decoding enabled) I get smooth audio playback however in Poweramp the audio slows and stutters. Is this because Poweramp is using software decoding and the load is too high? I don't have this issue when using the same setup on my SGS3. I'd like to use a dedicated audio player for convenience, if possible.
Running CM10.2-0908 Nightly (EMMC) with TabletUI and v6supercharger mods and trim-enabled kernel. Also tested without on stock CM with same result.
Cheers
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using Tapatalk 4
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I found this in a search. I am having issues with my Fiio E17 DAC connecting to my Samsung S4 CM10.2. The DAC flashes "Lock" with the phone, but the phone still plays over the speaker, not the DAC.... I made sure that in settings, advanced, sound... that "Use Dock USB Audio" was checked....

guttsy said:
Hi,
Has anyone else tried USB DACs on their Nook HD+? I've successfully attached my O2 DAC using apps to enable OTG mode and ignore USB device power requirements.
In MX Player (HW decoding enabled) I get smooth audio playback however in Poweramp the audio slows and stutters. Is this because Poweramp is using software decoding and the load is too high? I don't have this issue when using the same setup on my SGS3. I'd like to use a dedicated audio player for convenience, if possible.
Running CM10.2-0908 Nightly (EMMC) with TabletUI and v6supercharger mods and trim-enabled kernel. Also tested without on stock CM with same result.
Cheers
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using Tapatalk 4
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Did you ever get this figured out? Is anyone else using a USB dac successfully with their Nook HD(+)?
Thanks!
-Erik

I'm trying to do something similar, I have an IPEVO VoIP conference speakerphone thing (Model CDCA-01IP) that works over USB and has great sound when used with a computer. I'm powering it with one of those USB cables with a second plug for added power and one of those batteries for charging USB devices and connecting it to an S3 with CM10.2 with the OTG cable. The idea was to be able to do conference calls on site with better audio quality and have a rigged up speaker for the shop.
Anyway, Apollo delivers unusable stuttering sound with lag for volume changes. Trying MX Player for hardware acceleration also produced unusable sound and a similar story for speakerphone function.
A coworker with a stock S3 did not have these issues, so it appears to be a weakness of CM.

Excellent, I'm glad I'm not the first person to try this!!
I'm thinking of a new DAP, and looking at the iBaso DX50 or Fiio X3, I see both of these can act as USB-DACs.
I use my Nook HD+ as semi-portable movie screen and think the sound could do with a bump in quality to match the visuals. Any update from OP or other posters on success getting this to work?
Cheers!

More info please
guttsy said:
Hi,
Has anyone else tried USB DACs on their Nook HD+? I've successfully attached my O2 DAC using apps to enable OTG mode and ignore USB device power requirements.
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Hi, I've been trying to make sure I can find a good way to utilize a PS3 controller for my nook hd+. One issue I've seen people run into is the power requirement of the controller and having to hide behind a powered hub. In this post you say you've found software to ignore the USB device power requirements, could you elaborate on how you did that and with what software? Thanks so much.

gregorcarbine said:
In this post you say you've found software to ignore the USB device power requirements, could you elaborate on how you did that and with what software? Thanks so much.
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It's an app called TPUSBUMount. You can find a download link and more information that you should read in this topic.
Latest version appears to be 6, but it might not work on CM11. In that case, you can use the first version from here.

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[Q] Any one tried TV-Out Capability on Captivate

Hi,
I am a new user to the forums. Recently I have purchased TV out original samsung 3.5 to RCA cable for TV out capability but I see distorted image on TV. Thought it was a cable problem and went to at&t device support center but they couldn't help me out because they can't test my device at there center. I wonder any one tried it and if so is there any limitation on hardware/software for captivate.
Please help.
shashib said:
Hi,
I am a new user to the forums. Recently I have purchased TV out original samsung 3.5 to RCA cable for TV out capability but I see distorted image on TV. Thought it was a cable problem and went to at&t device support center but they couldn't help me out because they can't test my device at there center. I wonder any one tried it and if so is there any limitation on hardware/software for captivate.
Please help.
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Mine works just fine, quality is comparable to an old VHS vcr.
Some cables you have to switch the red audio out with the video to get them to work right.(use right audio for video, and video for right audio)
nickm50 said:
Mine works just fine, quality is comparable to an old VHS vcr.
Some cables you have to switch the red audio out with the video to get them to work right.(use right audio for video, and video for right audio)
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Thank you Nick for the quick input. I appreciate your concern.
Might want to also try jacking with the cable on the phone end.
The 3.5mm Jack isn't exactly a "Great" output mthod for Video. Try just pulling it up and pushing it down a little. You can fell where the grooves are. Just try to move them around in there to get a better connection.
Thats what worked for me @ least.
I'm slightly miffed as to why Samsung decided no HDMI out, and instead stuck with a crappy 3.5mm headphone out for video.
Works fine for me....can't seem to get the volume any louder though
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I also get the same distorted video and a buzzing-hum that drowns out the audio with my 3.5 to RCA/AV cable. I have tried both tv out settings on the phone and swapping the red and yellow ends of the cable. I can, however, use my Play Station 3 to watch, copy and save videos and pictures with the usb cable. It works great and gives awesome audio and video.
Rooster* said:
I also get the same distorted video and a buzzing-hum that drowns out the audio with my 3.5 to RCA/AV cable. I have tried both tv out settings on the phone and swapping the red and yellow ends of the cable.
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Same here.
I just ordered an RCA out cable and am really excited to get it. Even thought it isn't HD it will still be really nice to do.
I was surprised with how good the quality is. I use a cable that came with my Zune dock. It matches correctly to the inputs. My phone looked much better than the Zune did using the same cables.
The audio was great, and the video was as others said VHS quality. Definately watchable. I will say the landscape quality was much better than the portrait quality. On my HDTV I want to say it wasn't full screen, but using the zoom in the TV menu it became full screen, correct proportion.
I agree that Samsung leaving out HDMI support is bad, and disappointing after they told everyone a micro-usb to HDMI cable would fix that, then changed their minds.
This is a problem I won't trouble myself with much longer, I plan on getting an Atrix when they come out.
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SM Galaxy S Captivate I896 running CM7: 3.5 mm to AV out?
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows whether or not I can use the 3.5 MM to AV out option with a Captivate I896 that has been modded with Cyanogen Mod 7.
I don't seem to have the TV out option in my display settings.
Canadacorps said:
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows whether or not I can use the 3.5 MM to AV out option with a Captivate I896 that has been modded with Cyanogen Mod 7.
I don't seem to have the TV out option in my display settings.
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As far as I know it's not (yet) supported by cm7. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Rooster* said:
I also get the same distorted video and a buzzing-hum that drowns out the audio with my 3.5 to RCA/AV cable. I have tried both tv out settings on the phone and swapping the red and yellow ends of the cable. I can, however, use my Play Station 3 to watch, copy and save videos and pictures with the usb cable. It works great and gives awesome audio and video.
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Interested in the whole PS3 thing. How do hook up phone to PS3? Headphone jack to USB or a way to go micro-usb to USB?
Canadacorps said:
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows whether or not I can use the 3.5 MM to AV out option with a Captivate I896 that has been modded with Cyanogen Mod 7.
I don't seem to have the TV out option in my display settings.
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Curti.nogg is correct, unfortunately :-( TV-out is not yet supported with CM7. Maybe if enough people talk about the devs will look into it...
RTBee said:
Interested in the whole PS3 thing. How do hook up phone to PS3? Headphone jack to USB or a way to go micro-usb to USB?
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I just use the usb cable that came with the phone or any other micro usb to usb 2.0 cable. Just write folders on your phone's sd card named PHOTO, MUSIC and VIDEO. Put your photos, music and/or video into the corresponding folders. Plug the phone to the PS3 via usb cable. Turn on usb debugging on the phone. Now look on the PS3 in PHOTO, MUSIC or VIDEO for USB MEDIA STORAGE. There will be all your stuff. You can copy back and forth or just play it on the tv or sound system.
Sorry it took so long to answer, I totally forgot all about this thread.

[XBMC PI] Raspbmc No sound, no hdmi control

EDIT: Conclusion =D
Well i'm happy with a setup i've just done. Using my X Mini portable speakers I get a very loud speaker, with high quality. If anyone else cannot be bothered/cannot figure out how to fix HDMI, these are probably better than my Tv's speakers anyways. And there only £12 =D
Also, YATSE remote for android allows me to control it despite not having CEC!
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Hello, I haven't seen much on Raspbmc on XDa, but its a great little OS. With overclocking controls (much like yuo might get on android) and XBMC booting by default for the professional look =D
Anyway, I haven't been able to get any sound out of the HDMI. I know that sound output can work (on a different OS, like raspbian). Also, i noticed that the HDMI control (ie using TV remote to control it) doesn't work.
Any ideas? Anyone else using PI?
(also, have tried loads of configurations in audio, now i'm stuck)
Edit: I'm trying a clean install, ill post my results.
I've been using raspbmc since I got my first pi and haven't had those problems. However the last iteration of rc5 did have issues with cec which would explain why your remote wouldn't work if your not on the absolute latest. As far as sound only issues I've heard about is with people using external stereo for sound. Disable DTS if your using your tv. With the latest versions be careful with overclocking, there's currently a problem in the build that is causing SD card corruption for a lot of users.
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Check out xbian.org its a xbmc build for the rpi that works great. My remote for my LG tv works great and same for sound, no issues. Has oc control as well. It does freeze up every few days but that's my only issue with it
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Reinstalled but...
Reinstalled but still no joy.
Im gonna try xbian, as Endoroid suggested, much thanks
I did overclock it, but i have noticed that when booting up, sometimes i have to restart as it says
Code:
**cant read, cut off screen****al commit I/O error
Humph, im guessing that al is journal (after googling the rest).
Ill report back again on my xbian results, hopefully end of thread? we'll see (i hope my sd card isn't corrupt or something, i dont think so, file management sitll works and it boots...)
Right...
I installed XBian but still have no sound?!
I know that sound has worked on XBMC, i remember when i first got it i tried it breifly, im gonna try with headphone port and see if i get sound. Even if I do, i'd like to use the HDMI output, rather than headphones/portablespeakers.
Any clues?
Edit:
Headphones working fine... i'm not sure whether that is a good thing or a bad thing...
(im testing using a few different sound sources, not just one, os i doubt this is any Program errors. It must be the system. Are there any drivers i can download for a samsung TV?)
Also, i might try on a different TV and see if it's just the tv?!
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Edit-2:
Well i'm happy with a setup i've just done. Using my X Mini portable speakers I get a very loud speaker, with high quality. If anyone else cannot be bothered/cannot figure out how to fix HDMI, these are probably better than my Tv's speakers anyways. And there only £12 =D
Also, YATSE remote for android allows me to control it despite not having CEC!
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In settings, the audio out is set to hdmi and not analog?
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Solution?
Endoroid said:
In settings, the audio out is set to hdmi and not analog?
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I see that no one has commented on this in a while, so I hope that the thread is not dead. When I hook up my Raspbmc to my TV through my Denon receiver, I get picture, but no sound. I added the two lines of code to the config file mentioned on the Pi forums that supposedly force HDMI. When I go into audio settings, however, I don't even seem to have an HDMI option. The only options are Analog and Coax.
Thoughts?
brogdonbr said:
I see that no one has commented on this in a while, so I hope that the thread is not dead. When I hook up my Raspbmc to my TV through my Denon receiver, I get picture, but no sound. I added the two lines of code to the config file mentioned on the Pi forums that supposedly force HDMI. When I go into audio settings, however, I don't even seem to have an HDMI option. The only options are Analog and Coax.
Thoughts?
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I had this problem too when I got a Raspberry Pi a week ago, with a Samsung UN32EH4000 (I don't think the TV has CEC, if that matters). Tried all the recommended solutions, but never had the HDMI choice for the sound even. Went to Xbian and had no problems.
Not posted since forever :S
I have given up on Raspbmc, and even xbian as I have found they don't work well, for me.
I did like Arch linux, but had problems had memory problems.
I have had memory problems on all of the distros tried, I think it might be a hardware problem (after a successful boot or two it forgets how to turn on and just fails)
Oh well :L Gonna try raspbian for a bit and see if i get anywhere.
Fallon9111 said:
Not posted since forever :S
I have given up on Raspbmc, and even xbian as I have found they don't work well, for me.
I did like Arch linux, but had problems had memory problems.
I have had memory problems on all of the distros tried, I think it might be a hardware problem (after a successful boot or two it forgets how to turn on and just fails)
Oh well :L Gonna try raspbian for a bit and see if i get anywhere.
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I was able to fix this by adding "hdmi_force_hotplug=1" and "hdmi_drive=2" to my Config file. I also went pure Raspbmc. You can install XBMC from Raspian, but since my goal was a media extender, I just installed Raspbmc. Wait for everything to settle, turn off the Pi, put the SD card in your PC, open up config.txt, and copy those two lines of code.
Make sure when you edit the config file on a pc, if using windows. Use notepad+ as windows will not properly format the file using utf-8 with standard notepad.
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Also... make sure you're using a quality dependable power supply that actually puts out 5V and at least 700mA, I use an Amazon Kindle Fire 2.1A charger just for the headroom.
The easiest way to check is to have the Pi plugged in and on, and check voltage on the board directly with a test meter. If you don't get the correct values, try a different power supply.

[Q] USB Audio Recording

Hey all,
I was able to get my Zoom H1 microphone to be recognized on my Nook HD+ using USBAudioTesterRoot [1] app. Next step is to get my tablet to record audio through usb.
I tried RecForge Lite [2] but unfortunately it doesnt seem to recognize the usb audio device. Anyone tried to do this? Any tips on how to get this working together?
[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.sobe.usbaudioroot
[2] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dje073.android.audiorecorderlite
Hi,
I'm the developper of RecForge.
You won't be able to use RecForge with USB microphone.
The only solution would be to use this app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extreamsd.usbaudiorecorderpro (there may be a test version on the market too).
cool to see you here!
is usb audio supported by the official android sdk? or is it done through some complicated hack process?
also, why is there no aac recording support in RecForge? from what i read around the web, this new fdk codec is supposedly pretty good.
USB Audio Recorder Pro
dje073 said:
Hi,
I'm the developper of RecForge.
You won't be able to use RecForge with USB microphone.
The only solution would be to use USB Audio Recorder Pro (there may be a test version on the market too).
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I'm interested in getting the USB Audio Recorder Pro for my HD+, but I don't know if it works on the HD+, and the tablet will not allow me to get the trial because it's not in google/B&N store.
Does USB ARP work, and does anyone know if it will work with a USB mixer the same as a USB microphone?
schlager said:
cool to see you here!
is usb audio supported by the official android sdk? or is it done through some complicated hack process?
also, why is there no aac recording support in RecForge? from what i read around the web, this new fdk codec is supposedly pretty good.
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From what I understand, the developer implemented his own USB driver.
You're right, I will look at how to add the AAC support (it's just a matter of time ).
any success recording usb audio with the nook hd +?

[Q] Bluetooth PS4 controller possible?

I'm trying to use this app Game Controller 2 Touch which says it is compatible with dualshock 4 and nook hd+, but it doesn't work with just ime and I haven't been able to get any support from the developer. The touch emulation works, but I want to just use the controller on emulators. Just pairing with bluetooth normally works, but there is a huge delay so I wanted to try this app since it says it stops the input lag. Can anyone else try the demo version to see if they can get it to work or know of any other ways to connect lag free with bluetooth?
SYNYST3R1 said:
I'm trying to use this app Game Controller 2 Touch which says it is compatible with dualshock 4 and nook hd+, but it doesn't work with just ime and I haven't been able to get any support from the developer. The touch emulation works, but I want to just use the controller on emulators. Just pairing with bluetooth normally works, but there is a huge delay so I wanted to try this app since it says it stops the input lag. Can anyone else try the demo version to see if they can get it to work or know of any other ways to connect lag free with bluetooth?
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Tested the free version. My findings:
The app will work with the PS3 controller via cable following exactly the instructions in config -> help section.
However, I believe bluetooth, ps3 controller, and the nook hd+ never worked before and it seems like this app does not do anything different there. Also...
It states, "A Game Controller i.e. Any Gamepad/Joystick which can be paired via Bluetooth or Connected through OTG to the Device". Nothing about being able to do bluetooth on the nook hd+ with the ps3 controller.
So I could be wrong but the only advantage of this app appears to be (in my brief test) that it can be used to assign buttons to touch only games - which also appears to be a rather horrible do-it-yourself button assign to touch areas on the screen thing.
If I'm wrong on both of those then its worth it to me, otherwise not.
sandsofmyst said:
Tested the free version. My findings:
The app will work with the PS3 controller via cable following exactly the instructions in config -> help section.
However, I believe bluetooth, ps3 controller, and the nook hd+ never worked before and it seems like this app does not do anything different there. Also...
It states, "A Game Controller i.e. Any Gamepad/Joystick which can be paired via Bluetooth or Connected through OTG to the Device". Nothing about being able to do bluetooth on the nook hd+ with the ps3 controller.
So I could be wrong but the only advantage of this app appears to be (in my brief test) that it can be used to assign buttons to touch only games - which also appears to be a rather horrible do-it-yourself button assign to touch areas on the screen thing.
If I'm wrong on both of those then its worth it to me, otherwise not.
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Well there is a list of tested devices and nook hd+ is one of them, but he does not say how he tested it. It could be that it is just tested with an OTG cable. Is it common for even the PS3 controller to have input lag through bluetooth? If so I will just do the workaround for OTG if that is the only way to get decent input
SYNYST3R1 said:
Well there is a list of tested devices and nook hd+ is one of them, but he does not say how he tested it. It could be that it is just tested with an OTG cable. Is it common for even the PS3 controller to have input lag through bluetooth? If so I will just do the workaround for OTG if that is the only way to get decent input
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Someone else might know about it via Bluetooth. I definitely don't know as its never been working for me.
---------- Post added at 04:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:06 PM ----------
It looks like he says his app doesn't do Bluetooth connections? That is, the controller must be enabled via bluetooth outside of the app -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47224131&postcount=31
In any case, I think before people couldn't get Bluetooth and the ps3 controller working via the mentioned app with the nook hd+ anyway. So unless that changed...
This review is found for the sixaxis app on Jan 21 2014 "Controller does not connect with CM10.1 on a Nook HD+ I'm able to write the master address to the controller using the app, however, the controller cannot connect wirelessly. Looking around on the internet, I don't seem to be the only person with this issue. It'd be fantastic if this could be fixed. Till then, two stars. "
So thinking bluetooth is still a no go.

External DAC

Does someone tried an external dac on the G2? Does it work? Every DAC is compatible? I ask this because I have to buy an USB DAC for other purposes and, before buying, I want to choose one (if exist) that can be compatible with g2
You'll need to provide more details. Are you trying to OTG connect a DAC? If so, it probably won't work. Those not intended for Android use will not contain drivers for Android phones.
If you're looking to buy a NuForce Icon or FiiO E18, those will work because the G2 supports OTG, and the majority of custom ROMs retain that functionality as well.
So just post what DAC you're looking to buy. You're got every reason to be forthcoming. There's no way to tell without knowing the specific model DAC. If it's intended for Android use (i.e. the manufacturer advertised it as compatible) then it should work.
There quite a few that work with both nexus 7 ...so i wouldnt thinkg it being g2 would matter as long as its comptatible with other android over otg should work for g2 ..... Im getting a fiio e17 or e18 soon.
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I don't have a dac but I need to buy one to be used with my hifi. I don't have choose a specific one and I ask here if there is someone that tried and get a dac working on g2.
Edit:
I have a usb headset, the corsair vengeance. That is not a dac but act like an external sound card. I connected it with usb otg cable and get the sound, but only the music played throught 'usb audio player pro' trial version. Is possible to get all the system soud directed to the external sound card/dac?
Edit2:
Found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=867274
That means that we need modified kernel?
I have an fiio E17. It works with the G2 but i have clicks sometimes. For more than 16/48 I need USB Audio Player.
Hifimediy Sabre Asynchronous here, on CloudyG3 with the included kernel. Works fine, clicks sometimes when I start playback.
Got rid of clicks with the following additions to build.prop, normally used for Viper4Audio:
lpa.decode=false
lpa.releaselock=false
lpa.use-stagefright=false
tunnel.decode=false
Edit: False alarm unfortunately. But I have much less of them.
although this is a G2 FOrum I have a G3...
was looking for some answer to find out how to get rid of all the clicking or pops with an Asynchronous DAC/AMP. I have a HRT Microstreamer.
Anyway to fix or we all waiting for L?
Here dorimanx dev made a kernel that supports audio out to every usb device, so now every dac or usb soundcard are supported.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725023
And here no lags or microshutters.
NuForce uDac 2 works well. Tested also cheap Beyerdynamic's USB soundcard and played too.
PorkOne said:
NuForce uDac 2 works well. Tested also cheap Beyerdynamic's USB soundcard and played too.
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On stock kernel or dorimanx?
siggey said:
On stock kernel or dorimanx?
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Stock kernel, no mods at all, stock player, flac 24bit 96KHz
siggey said:
Here dorimanx dev made a kernel that supports audio out to every usb device, so now every dac or usb soundcard are supported.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725023
And here no lags or microshutters.
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I can confirm the newest dorimanx kernels support precise streaming, limited to 16/48 by Android of course.

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