Can the PHA-1 charge from the micro USB port while simultaneously playing from the analog input or iPhone USB input?
592236
Unfortunately, No; unless I'm doing something wrong but perhaps they fixed that with PHA-2?
592237
No, You won't be able to charge and play the PHA-1 at the same time, but the charging time is around and hour or two. This didn't stop me from making the purchase of the PHA-1. The charging time is a minor issue, but if you're looking for a high definition DAC, then I would recommend the Sony PHA-2, because the PHA-1 is not made to reproduce HI-DEF sound files. I have both the PHA-1 and the PHA-2. When I play SACD files or CDs then i will use my PHA-2. The reason I have both is that the PHA-1 came out much earlier than the PHA-2. I was very pleased with the PHA-1, so I decided to buy the PHA-2 as well. I hope this was helpful toward your purchase. No, You won't be able to charge and play the PHA-1 at the same time, but the charging time is around and hour or two. This didn't stop me from making the purchase of the PHA-1. The charging time is a minor issue, but if you're looking for a high definition DAC, then I would recommend the Sony PHA-2, because the PHA-1 is not made to reproduce HI-DEF sound files. I have both the PHA-1 and the PHA-2. When I play SACD files or CDs then i will use my PHA-2. The reason I have both is that the PHA-1 came out much earlier than the PHA-2. I was very pleased with the PHA-1, so I decided to buy the... » Read More No, You won't be able to charge and play the PHA-1 at the same time, but the charging time is around and hour or two. This didn't stop me from making the purchase of the PHA-1. The charging time is a minor issue, but if you're looking for a high definition DAC, then I would recommend the Sony PHA-2, because the PHA-1 is not made to reproduce HI-DEF sound files. I have both the PHA-1 and the PHA-2. When I play SACD files or CDs then i will use my PHA-2. The reason I have both is that the PHA-1 came out much earlier than the PHA-2. I was very pleased with the PHA-1, so I decided to buy the PHA-2 as well. I hope this was helpful toward your purchase. « Show Less
592238
no, you cannot charge and play the music at the same time. But charging it does not take too long time. So you don't have to really worry about it.
592239
PHA-1 cannot charge when simultaneously. You can switch off for charging when u not using it. It will not take too long for charge
592240
You can play music when you plug in the micro usb, but it neither charge the battery nor use the battery it will worked like you take out the battery of your laptop and plug in your charger. It could work, but it won't charge any power
1145431
Yes. 3.5mm input handles almost any source with earphone or line output. Plug your iPod, iPhone, or other source's charging cable into USB and it will charge while playing. I don't know if it will take audio from USB.
824310
You can connect it to any USB port and will charge while playing. You can also play through external amplified speakers. I hope it helps.
1948028
From my own personal experience, it does play and charge the touch 1st generation and iphone 3G. However, it does say on the website that the video out and the USB connection on the back of the dock does not work for the touch or iphone. I haven't tried it since they say it doesn't on the website. It does sound very nice. I think I bought it when the price went to $30 during the summer. I wouldn't pay the $$$ that they are charging now though.
1918151
I've had my iPhone 5 charging at the same time as my Sony Xperia tablet using this in the car...top & bottom have slightly different amp which if memory serves is designed for simultaneous apple & android charging.
864129
Yes it will charge your phone via USB. However on the iPhone it also auto starts your iPod music.
932913
Yes you can. As well as the USB connection for an input. Charges your phone or other music device also.
867571
No. You can charge your device using the USB but to play you would need a 3.5 male to male cable.
689415
It may charge but it def won't play music , you would b better off getting the aux one , this only works for usb drives
1847661
1. I bet you can since the sync info maintain at the device itself but only 1 device can be played at 1 time. 2. USB micro charger 3. Never tried that but mine still working after so many days without charging.
397584
I think the USB only charges the unit. I have only successfully played sound with the aux
358480
I suspect not: nowhere does it list this as a feature - so I would be almost certain that it's for charging only. The USB port is noted as INPUT - and probably for power only. The rest of the input is just the A2DP Bluetooth stream.
1135186
The only way I know to connect an IOS device directly to the iTx DAC is thru the use of Apple Camera Connection Kit (cck) and a powered usb hub, since the IOS device does not supply the required current to iTx USB port. If you use the cck, to the best of my knowledge, the IOS device can not be charged at the same time. Your option is to use a dock station, like the Pure i20, to connect the IOS device to the iTx. The dock station allows simultaneous charging and digital output to feed the iTx. Note that the digital output of the Pure i-20 will be limited to 48 kHz. Hope this helps you.
80828
The connector for charging is iPhone format. But otherwise there's a separate audio input which is standard 3.5mm cable input. Probably not optimum for Android/Galaxy since you would need a separate charger.
1381220
Further info. Just talked to my daughter. Unfortunately, the adapter I spoke of allows the iPhone to be charged while in the dock but it will not play music from the iPhone.
96579
Yes it is. As long as you have an AUX jack it will play and charge at the same time
76247
No, not directly. The only inputs are the "dock" for iPhone & iPod and an AUX input jack for hardwire devices.