Portable Dac/amp with mic line in to replace Soundblaster G3

[michty_me]

I currently travel with a Soundblaster G3 however it has started crackling and popping. That along with I don’t think it is actually doing much for my headphones, I’m looking to move away from it.

I have a vmoda mic that goes with my travel headphones (Usually HD560S or Occassionally K702) so need a line in.
I stumbled across the Qudelix 5k which I’ve read supports inline mics on headphones.

Question is, Is it more powerful than the G3? Is there anything USB-C and small form factor that I should be considering?

[michty_me]

I’ve also been recommended a ifi hip dac which I never considered before. Is there anything worth considering without a battery but small form factor?

[Nr48]

Dongle for CTIA

The hidizs S9 says it is compatible with inline mic. Qudelix 5k has its own mic or can use the Inline mic of the cable (selectable in the app). [Screenshot_2022-06-30-15-07-40-815_com.google.android.apps.docs] THX Onyx would be an option too. With microphone cables you can’t use a balanced connection anyway and the Onyx delivers more power single ended.

Can’t find official info that the hipdac would support an inline mic.