Obscure Chinese DAPs

audionewbi said:

I've never chased an item this much. I hope it pays off.
Sadly once again only way I could know if it's right for me is to purchase it and test it for myself.

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I know for sure if it demands quality recording its not for me . I will wait for your impressions though , always fun to hear impressions from people who actually own the gear

yugas said:

Good price, congratulations. Waiting for your impressions too.
What headphones will you use with the PAW Gold?

Cheers

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I will test all the gear I have in my possession but I am trying t5p as they have an eq setting for it.

My first aim is with k3003,dita truth, ex-1000 and er4s.

I will try different quality files and different mastering to see how revelling it is.

Got to give it to the Lotoo crew, we overcome the language barrier, they were really patient and I know I tested their patient. Item is shipped 6 hours after I made the payment, it should be here on Friday. 
Now I need to calm my brain so I do not have an unreasonable expectation. I know nothing about the overall planning on who they are targeting this product to, what they used to tune the sound and I will not ask  them for an answer till I hear it for myself, hopefully this might reduce the bias.
 
I will compared this to HUGO first, I will update this thread regularly and eventually write a long review if all goes well and I like the product. I cannot loss sight that the final price is 2K and I need to judge it for that. I do not own any 2K dap, I  do own an AK120, C4, calyx M and that is what I will compare it with. 
 
If you guys have any particular request please let me know, else here is my current review structure:
 
Part 1. Product introduction

1.1- Shipping payment and customer service
1.2- Product purchasing
 
Part 2. Find the right synergy
 
2.1. ER4S
2.2 AKG K3003
2.3 EX1000
2.4 Dita truth
2.5 T5p
2.6 Fitear F111
2.7 HD600
2.8 AKG K702
2.9 Fostex TH900
2.10 ATHIM04
2.11 FAD VI
2.12 Ortofon EQ-8
2.13 ATH CK100pro
2.14 Concluding remark: Which paired best, which not so best
 
Part 3. Comparing it against other setup:
 
3.1 Test tracks used, test albums used, testing procedure
3.2 Chord HUGO
3.3 Calyx M
3.4 AK120
3.5  Colorfyly C4 (maybe , this is an old product that i purchased again recently due to nostalgic value)
 
Part 4. Final thoughts , personal wishes and what if's.

I've got QLS QA360 and made small unboxing video (as usual, sorry for my English)

[VIDEO]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-uUNN0ixZ0[/VIDEO]

I can definitely say, QA360 is one of the best DAPS by price/quality

Thank you so much cleg , your video is pretty useful in looking what the player can do irl

retrias said:

Thank you so much cleg , your video is pretty useful in looking what the player can do irl

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For me, most exciting feature is direct DSD support. Making experiments with it, but QLS looks like great candidate for digital transport (especially with remote control feature)

L5 from Luxury & Precision, a sibling of the LP5... specs not yet published.
 

pekingduck said:

  L5 from Luxury & Precision, a sibling of the LP5... specs not yet published.
 
 

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That looks so much more nicer.. i have a feeling it'll be a younger sibling with lower specs compared to LP5

Ohh ...that also looks sexy ...the I.5

Wow! Beautiful DAP. It reminds me a bit of AK 100 MKii

Might be an android player

mochill said:

Might be an android player

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L&P says the L5's definitely not based on Android.

I was going to get the lp5 but the design is a set down compared to c4.

Alien on its way ...the price will increase to $200+ so guys buy it know while you can

Lotoo arrives, I will post pictures later. I will restrain myself to pass any judgement on the unit, I am a very happy person for this weekend