Which player preferred by Audiophiles? - Page 3

T51/LO > Clip+

Albeit I have an ALO Rx and that costs a little more than most might want to spend, the sound quality I get is amazing and a lot better than anything I have ever had before. 

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Originally Posted by kubus 
Sflo2 got dual Wolfson WM8740 - that should tell you everything :)

 

I'm sorry but I find this comment particularly un-informal and gives me the impression you don't know what you are really talking about.

I'm not debating over the s:flo2's apparent SQ. Just the fact that DAC chips do not define the player, especially a hype filled dual DAC combo.

As far as the OP goes, I think the main players that "Audiophiles" are currently worshiping is the Clip+, s:flo2, arguably the new J3 and the HifiMan.

So which one audiophile preffer to get the better clarity and more detail..? J3 or S:flo2..? I know HFM-801 is the best one.. But don't have the money. Maybe just go for player under 500$.. But many people selling their S:flo2 to get a J3.. So Confusing, Is there any review between Cowon J3 and S:flo2..? If there is it will be helpful..

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Originally Posted by iPhone4G 

So which one audiophile preffer to get the better clarity and more detail..? J3 or S:flo2..? I know HFM-801 is the best one.. But don't have the money. Maybe just go for player under 500$.. But many people selling their S:flo2 to get a J3.. So Confusing, Is there any review between Cowon J3 and S:flo2..? If there is it will be helpful..

The only reason to sell an Sflo2 and get a J3 is for a more polished UI or they won't be using the Sflo LO and will be happier w/ the J3 HPO in a sleeker package.

I've tried really hard to like Cowon SQ, but their EQ (whether flat, or using presets, or customized) just doesn't work for me...

The best player that I have heard for sounding 'flat' is the Sony NW-HD5, makes the Sony NWZ-X1000 sound very mid-heavy / bloated, and the iPhone 3GS very shouty...

Trouble is, no matter what people recommend, as someone else I believe mentioned - without knowing the synergy that you would get with the IEMs / cans, you're never going to truly know from peoples recommendations how good something is...

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Originally Posted by Duncan 

 

Trouble is, no matter what people recommend, as someone else I believe mentioned - without knowing the synergy that you would get with the IEMs / cans, you're never going to truly know from peoples recommendations how good something is...

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Not to mention variables such as ear canal shape, IEM fitting, hearing loss, desired SQ signatures, etc, etc....