Hi Head-Fi,   I saw this nifty old CD player (NEC Multipsin 6x) which I've done some research on it and it seems like a really cheap introduction into a audiophile grade setup. And before you say I don't need this as a source, I realize this, but I don't want to be tethered to my 3x3x1.5 foot...

  FiiO X3 DAP Review         Introduction: FiiO has been a very popular brand in affordable headphone audio accessories for the past few years. Their line out docks, amplifiers, DAC’s, and plenty of other gadgets have redefined what you can get for your money. FiiO has now launched...

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I know this is premature given that no one has heard the DX50 yet, but the comparison is already being speculated about on seperate threads.    The specs are very similar. Do we have any reason to believe, other than brand allegiance, that one player will be significantly different i.e...

I've just uploaded about 55GB worth of songs onto my X3 player from my iTunes library.       However, when I go into the Album view and click down into the specific album, it doesnt not show me any songs.   When I go into Artist view, it doesnt show me any albums below the Artist.  It is...

Hi guys i need help finding a Dap that works well in the car, through aux? I tried the sansa clip zip and it sounded to soft and out of curiosity i plugged the AK 120 as well and got the same result. So i was wondering am i only left with the ipod or are there any other options such as the X3...

Forgive me if this has been discussed somewhere in another message thread, I really did search and didn't find anything, so...   I do not see any information regarding sample rate playback and whether there is upsampling.  Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction?  I even...

I bought the new FiiO X3 to listen to operas in flac format. However, I encounter now a major and repeating problem. If I transfer an opera from my computer, the X3 does not play the right order of the files. Although on the computer screen, the files in the X3  are shown in the right order...

Hi!, i own the Fiio X3 DAP, i use it with Shure SE215 IEM's and with the NAD Viso HP50 over-ears. I wonder if the X5 is much better in sound, and what would be those differences? I'm happy with the X3 sound (and don´t have much problems with interface and other features) but i´m really curious...

Hi Everyone,   I'm looking to grab my first high resolution media player; though I don't have the best budget to work with, I'm looking right now at either a Fiio model or a Sony F887.   After reading a lot of reviews, I'm convinced that Fiio is doing an incredible job with their DAPs, and...

I have an ok car audio system (I hesitate to say good on a forum like this where good may = $100k+).   I just recently got the ability to have line-in so I can use an mp3 player in the car.   The DX50 and FiiO X3 caught my eye for two reasons.   1. The price is where I need to be.   2...

Hi all.   I heard the HE 500 at the New York meet last year and loved it. I was considering buying it as it is discounted currently but i am worried that my Fiio X3 wont get the best out of it (i also have an E11 which i no longer use).   Would i be better off going for the HE 400 instead...

Has anyone compared the FiiO X3 to a stand alone DAC's on their home system?  I have a E7 that I'm using as a DAC now, and I'm in the market for an inexpensive ($150) DAC.  I already have tube amp (Garage1217 Starlight), so I'm good in that regard.  If the X3 sounds as good as a home DAC, I'm...

Hi Everyone,   I've read reviews and specs for the Fiio X3 DAP 'til my eyeballs are ready to fall out and I'm still uncertain about exactly which file formats it might NOT support. I wonder if anyone here knows.   Specifically, I have a large number of WMAs ripped from CD that are, I think...

Hey Guys,   Please be easy on me since this is my first post although I've been a lurker for years.    I had the good fortune (misfortune?) of sampling some audio gear over the recent months (JHA JH5, HiFiMAN HE-400, Fiio X3, and most recently JDS Labs Objective 2).   For all of us who...

Has anyone had any experience with the Mad Dogs paired with either the X3 or X5? Are either of them able to sufficiently power the Mad Dogs? Thanks a lot!

Introduction A lot of people are asking how the X3 and the DX compare.  Since I have both, I thought I would post some quick impressions.  Please note that I intentionally did not title this a “review,” as I haven’t used either of these units long enough to do them justice.  I’ve had the X3...

Do you guys reckon it is worth using a small, portable external DAC or amp with the FiiO X3 when on the move?   Headphones I'll be using: - Shure SE535 - Shure SE315 or something similar - Sennheiser HD518 - V-Moda M80 - Senn Momentum - ATH-A900X   I have a FiiO E12 and can get a FiiO...

Hi!,Guys! I'm a Chinese college student,I only speak a little English.But I will give you a good news with my little English.   At 22,Fiio says X3 will with USB DAC,Today I had the opportunity to participate in beta testing on my laptop with windows 8 etp. Fiio give us a new firmware with...

I am currently using a ZuneHD for my portable audio needs and while I am very happy with it, It is clearly on its last legs after frequent use,drops,etc. I am currently looking for a new player with 30ish gb of space and not a crazy price tag. I saw the HM-700 and it seemed good to me but I am...

As one of very few who knew about FiiO's X3 project very early on since 2010, it has been quite a roller coaster ride. It was originally intended as a DAP with good line-out and digital-out but only decent amp section, in so keeping the price tag low enough on the device itself but allow the...

What to do, basically want the most powerful one that has a smoother, bassy, spacious, warm sound. But its hard to compare them as the manufactures all put up incomplete specifications :( Having an extremely hard time picking between these:   HifiMan HM-603 Slim Xeulin IHIFI960 Hifi E.T...

Xduoo is a new company in audiophile market and judging by reviews they aren't bad for being a fresher. Their current offerings are some portable DACs/amps (XD-01, XP-1 and UA-05)  that has already been released and has received quite good impressions.   According to their website they...

Making a thread for an upcoming, amazing portable amp. The actually review will not be until later, but until I write that up, this will be like the Fiio X3 thread, where I'll post pictures and status updates! :D What I Know Price will be $85 with a case and $65 without one. Cases will be...

Hi guys.   I have a Sansa Clip Zip with Rockbox installed, through which I play FLAC rips of my CD's and I have some purchased 256k AAC files on there as well.   I just ordered some Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones.  Currently I am using Bose OE2 headphones that I received as a Christmas...