DAC Recommendations for My Truck


I drive a 2015 F150 King Ranch with Sync 2.  I want to stream Amazon Music HD Unlimited Hi Res from my iPhone into my media hub which is a 3.5mm.  I have ordered the Lightning Camera adapter that allows hi res digital out of the phone and into a DAC via USB A (camera adapter).  Any suggestions for a Dongle DAC?  I want to stay in the $100 range for the first purchase so i can determine if it is worth investing more in the DAC. 

maam522a

@buellrider97 

Cables are problematic since you have to start with the iPhone lightning to Camera adapter that only comes in one flavor - Apple Vanilla.  Your only option is if you buy the one with a charger port or not on the Camera Adapter.  The Dragonfly USB A plugs into it directly and the Analog Output from the Dragonfly is a 3.5mm on both ends - For my truck.  I believe you can also get a 3.5 to USB if USB is the only available input to your system.  The Sync 2 has both but I think the Sync 3 only has USB.

Since it is a factory system, I used a slightly better 3.5mm than the $7 one but I am not going to spend more that 50 bucks on a 6 inch cable into a mediocre sound system.

Yes I understand, it’s definitely much easier when you’re dealing with a single cable. Fortunately for me my truck is usb and I’m able to use some of the leftovers from my old headphone rig back when my phone was the source. I appreciate your input and effort. Regards , Mike B.