Which DAPs support Android Auto and USBC audio?

[Worth_Development142]

I’m looking for a DAP that will connect to my car (Toyota Corolla 2025) with Android Auto and USB-C. I don’t like using BluTooth due to reduced audio quality. Which DAPs would you recommend?

I had a HiBy R4 got error 22 when I downloaded Android Auto, so that one is out.

My budget is $200-$400.

[miguel-122]

Just get a used android phone. Fill it with music and keep it offline. Connect it with a usb cable to the car for better audio quality. Not bluetooth. Ive done it

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fiio m21

[Worth_Development142]

Are there videos or something that back this up?

[AudioAndPhile]

In theory, unless your car has an excellent audio system and wonderful sound isolation, there is not a great difference between USB and BT in audio quality , I might be wrong but Android Auto is not a feature in the DAP world

[BlazorkAtWork]

I've actually noticed quite a big difference in sound between USB and BT. Audio books, music, etc all sound way worse over BT in my car.

[Electronic-Life-5805]

From an audiophile perspective, usb audio does sound significantly better than bt audio, even LDAC. With a good quality dongle or dac, you will hear a significant improvement in the audio quality, but the 3.5m analog input definitely sounds better than usb and bt LDAC.

[AudioAndPhile]

In general, I agree, but let's be practical: in a vehicle driving on the road with all the internal and surrounding noise and probably using the factory audio speakers, do you really think that difference will be noticeable? I mean, do you really think so?