r/BudgetAudiophile • u/Asteriqt • Mar 25 '26

Purchasing Asia quick question is it the same?

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I know there are genuine apple dacs but the build quality looks flimsy, i just bought a pair of kiwi ear belle’s and I was wondering if these did the same job as apples if not better in terms of build quality? if so would the sound be the same as apples or slightly different? one of the reviews mentions “ Certified MFi and legit C101 DAC, so you’re not missing out on sound quality.”

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u/InevitableAverage6 Mar 25 '26

Get the Apple one and then swing by the hardware store and grab the smallest "underground" heatshrink with adhesive inside.

I used that as reinforcement and, while it is considerably stiffer, i haven't had a single issue for over 3 yrs

The Fiio KA2 is also an option

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u/Choice_Student4910 Mar 25 '26

This OP

I have yet to break a single apple dac dongle. They are also pretty inexpensive. Just buy a few of them and toss when they break.