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How can i improve the sound of Iphone 11?

I am using SE846 earphones into Ibasso DX90 and i love the sound. I recently bought TIDAL for streaming at home. 
I tried listened to TIDAL through my iphone 11 into SE846 and obviously, with no DAC in it, it was not as good as when using DX90. 

There are times i cannot carry the DX90 but will have my phone with me.

Is there a dongle i can put between the Iphone and SE846 that will improve the sound to match that of my DX90?
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surfmuz
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Portable DAC is big improvement. Personality I use AQ Dragonfly Cobalt and very happy with it. Also if you using Apple Music hi res service you can improve SQ with the phone Settings. Go to Phone Settings then to Music where in Audio section you could play with Audio Quality, EQ, Dolby Atmos etc.

Happy listening.
surfmuz
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Is MQA something to be avoided due to reduced sound quality?
Currently I’m subscribed to Qobuz, Tidal and Apple Music I have to admit that SQ of Tidal Masters is very close to SQ of Qobuz Studio Premier (album varies) some albums better on Tidal some on Qobuz…both services have their pluses and minuses. For me as a practical listener the MQA is definitely not a thing to avoid a specially on mobile setup. Don’t hesitate to try it yourself. It’s not big deal to get trial subscription for both services for one month so you could figure out yourself. I don’t yet have proper equipment to check Apple Music on my main system but using Dragonfly Cobalt DAC with Senheiser HD650 let me conclude that Apples Hi-Res Masters SQ is better than both Tidal Masters and Qobuz SQ (same album)…so the issue is yes practical for the listener… we r just choosing the better option and at some choices MQA is exist.
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