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May 14, 2020
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External USB DACs support for Deezer

  • May 14, 2020
  • 125 replies
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Hello,

Saw several similar posts, but they were not created at “”Got an idea” section.

The suggestion is to implement function of Deezer player to directly connect external USB DAC’s at smartphones (bypassing the operating system mixer).

Since smartphone makers refuse using 3.5 mm mini jack, audiophiles pay attention to adapters with DAC. It’s assortment is growing - number of reviews on YouTube and feedbacks at Ali confirm this.

Streaming platforms as Tidal and Qobuz allow to output sound directly to external DAC through application “USB Audio Player Pro”. Deezer has no such function.

In my opinion implementation of this function at Deezer application itself (without workaround) will become a competitive advantage of service and will attract additional audience of audiophiles.

    125 replies

    Roadie
    June 4, 2024

    LOL. 3 years later and you guys still can’t support this feature, even though it is the most voted topic “in discussion”. Thankfully Tidal dropped MQA and lowered their prices. I really wanted to support you guys, but when the competition is both cheaper and better and still manages to pay their artists more, the choice is obvious.

    Yeah, it’s so sad that Deezer let everyone pass them by. Thanks for the heads up about the Tidal changes.  😂

    Roadie
    September 10, 2024

    Deezer team what are you thinking about? Its hi-fi sub scam! We give you flac but you cant hear this because we not supported DAC. Its like buy water without bottle. Jesus Christ its my fault to pay for year sub and i cant fully use DAC. I never again spend money for deezer sub . Move to qobuz 

    Roadie
    November 16, 2024

    Just canceled by Deezer subscription over this. Now using Qobuz, which is a bit more expensive. But I can use USB Audio Player + Qobuz with my Fiio DAC on my android phone.

    Leonídia.Deezer
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    November 18, 2024

    Hi ​@evraamsdonk, thanks for sharing your feedback.

    We're sorry to hear you’ve cancelled your subscription, but we understand your needs are important.

    Currently, Deezer doesn't natively support external USB DACs, but I'll make sure your feedback is passed along to the team.

    If you ever decide to give us another shot, we'll be here—and constantly working to improve!

    Enjoy your music with new platform! 🎶

    Roadie
    January 5, 2025

    Same here. I’ll be canceling my free trial and wait another year. Qobuz has excellent external DAC support on MacOS, so I’ll stay with that. You guys should really consider implementing this feature.

    Leonídia.Deezer
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    January 6, 2025

    Hi ​@Sebastiano Vigna Happy New Year, and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

    While we currently don’t offer this feature, we’re always working on improving, and I’ll pass your suggestion along to the team for consideration.

    I appreciate your support and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

    If you have any other questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out!

    Roadie
    May 5, 2025

    I was with Deezer for many many years. I loved almost everything. But after trying Qobuz in dac exclusive mode, I had no other choice than to to cancel my Deezer family subscription. I would love to come back sometimes. 

    This is music streaming service. The music and and also technical quality of its streaming should be priority. Without eclusive dac mode it can not be the best and sadly the difference can be heard.

    I am sad about leaving Deezer, but I really had no other choice.

    AnBalElan
    Superuser
    Superuser
    May 5, 2025

    I agree with you ​@Jan108  When you have a DAC and good headphones/speakers, it's not spectacular, but you can certainly notice the difference. I notice it especially in the depth of the songs. It's also true that Deezer has very good quality, and let's face it, I think the app is more comprehensive than Qobuz's. Although it also has the option of record labels, which Deezer doesn't have... In the end, what you have on one side, you lose on the other.…

     

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    Roadie
    May 5, 2025

    Yes, Deezer app is very good, one of the best if not the best. It would be waste of potential if it stays with inferior sound quality though.

    AnBalElan
    Superuser
    Superuser
    May 5, 2025

    Sí, la aplicación Deezer es muy buena, una de las mejores, si no la mejor. Sin embargo, sería un desperdicio de potencial si se quedara con una calidad de sonido inferior.

    Totalmente de acuerdo

    @lossilenciosdeelan | #musicaencalidadprivada