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I'm really tempted to get the X1...but not sure about the ease of use or whether it's really necessary for me - I listen to 320 mp3s. I have a few FLAC files but from my 'tests' I cannot for the life of me hear a difference between them. Will it play 320's better than an iPod?
I love my iPod Classic(s) - they're easy to use and add music too (yes, I like iTunes, I've tried other software).
I'd probably use the X1 with Shure 215's, or V Moda M80's, B & W P3's or...Solo 2's.
I like a player with lots of space so that I can have as much of my collection with me (in the car, on the go). So the expandable memory sounds good.
I don't need one an X1, but...I like FiiO, and I like gadgets.
So, do you good folks who have one think it's a good buy?! (I've read a lot and still maybe need that...push)
Thanks.
I can probably help you there. I have both the X5 and X1 - as well as my 16Gb iPhone 5S. My personal level of transparency (abx tested) is around aac256. I use FLAC with the X5 because I can. With the X1 all of my files are aac256 (transcoded by me and all from same CD rips as I have on the X5).
The X1 does have a slightly warm sound - but I still use it in preference to my iPhone as the amp section is slightly more powerful, but more importantly, with a 64Gb card, I currently have a little over 400 albums on it (ie my full collection). Form factor and UI are both very good. UI is not as good as Apples - but really speaking, who's is? For $100 I personally I can't think of a better player out there for my needs. Whilst the X5 is still my main player of choice, I find myself using the X1 more and more - especially for when I want to go ultra-portable (player and IEMs). I have absolutely no regrets buying it.
And if you want a very small stack that won't break the bank, and will give you more power if you own any cans requiring it ........ X1 + E11K + HS12 + L17 ........