TRUST LT-LT5
USB Digital Audio Cable (Type-C to Lightning)
This is not a standard Lightning cable. Instead of charging your iPhone or iPad (pre 2023/2024), it unlocks easy compatibility with select DACs.
If you've ever tried to use a regular USB-C to Lightning cable with your DAC, you probably noticed it didn't work; no data was transmitted.
That's a function of how USB was designed. In the USB communication protocol, one side is designated as the host, and the other is the device. Data travels only in one direction, from the host to the device. Standard Lightning cables are designed for a computer to be the host, sending data to the device, in this case an iPhone or iPad.
For full audio transmission, we need the reverse to be true, where the iOS device acts as the host and sends audio data to the DAC device. For an iPhone or iPad to act as a host, the USB cable requires OTG (on the go) functionality to be activated with special electronics in the cable.
FiiO's TRUST OTG cable is the budget-friendly solution in a compact format, allowing you to connect straight from your Lightning iPhone or iPad into a DAC with USB-C input. It’s perfect for high-resolution music listening with your iOS device on the go.
- Wire Conductor: Silver-plated oxygen-free copper.
- Plastic Housing: Plug housing is made of plastic via injection moulding to ensure a stable connection.
- Ergonomic Arc Plug: Comfortable to handle, easy to plug/unplug with precision grip.
- Build Quality: Flame-retardant PVC sheath with multi-colour braided design in black, purple and silver. The core wire is reinforced with 500D high-strength nylon filament, enhancing the cable's swing and pull resistance.
- Compatibility: While newer devices transition to USB-C, this cable is designed for legacy iPhone and iPad devices that use the Lightning connector.
- For HiFi: Specially designed for audio decoding — not intended for general charging or file transfer protocols.