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The AK DAC is substantially heavier, however, due to its construction with a full metal housing. Both units have a 3.5mm headphone jack at the opposite end of the connector side. IBasso's design of the DC03 is pretty much identical to the AK USB Dual DAC cable, with an attached USB-C connector on a short cable. With Earmen's design, simply replace the cable if it goes bad and you're back in business. I really like this approach as opposed to a fixed or attached cable design, because in those scenarios if the cable fails then you are left with a dead device. The Sparrow is the USB Type-C variant, offering an additional 2.5mm headphone jack paired with the 3.5mm, and utilizing a detachable cable system. The Eagle is the USB Type-A version connector, which is excellent for a small-form and cable-free dongle. We're combining these two for the review because, well, they're basically the same product with a different application. However, I can look past all these issues for the sole reason why I've never bought a $300 flash drive: the CODA DAC is a premium product and should be treated as such.Įarmen's DAC on the other hand is smooth and sleek, protected in a lovely glass finish. In the same way, the design of the CODA allows the potential to lose the cap as well, which is why I don't like flash drives with type-A caps. Clarus smartly includes a USB-C dongle in the package however to make it easier for device compatibility. I understand dongles are sometimes necessary, but it's also one more thing to lose. I really like designs like this over products that require a dongle to connect to your device. Aesthetically, it's like a tiny Astell&Kern player, with the sharper angles and metallic finish, and likewise, it feels and looks premium. Like a flash drive, the DAC has a matching cover for the USB Type-A connector, creating a uniform-looking rectangle. I really like the weight of the DAC, since it is constructed out of a block of aluminum. Like most USB drives, the CODA is about the size of a large flash drive. The CODA is built like a tank, and although on the pricier side of this collection, its build quality is deserving of the price tag. In regards to materials and quality, the best of the pack in price to performance ratio are Clarus CODA and the Earmen Eagle and Sparrow.

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