sportster44
Head-Fier
Well, it's only been 8 years between posts for me.
Coming from a Sony ZX1 and Shure SE530s for the last 8 years. Recently upgraded the IEMS to Shure Aonic 5 and Wow, has technology changed. Sadly though, my ZX1 is on it's last legs and I'm in the market to replace it.
Looking at the current DAPs, I'm seeing alot of Android based devices (ZX507, Fiio M11, etc) all with out dated OS on them.
Got to thinking that I could use my phone as a transport and use a DAC/amp for the music. Yields a modern up to date device in the phone and DAC, and either is easily swapped out based on age, etc.
BUT...... with the right DAC can a phone sound as good as a dedicated DAP? Starting with a Note 20 Ultra, and UAPP, and of course the Aonic 5. Music is generally jazz, blues, 80's rock and pop.
The Unicorn is can I get a sound signature similar to a Sony, with a larger soundstage and better clarity than the ZX1?
Considering the Ifi Gryphon as a DAC/amp (amp not really needed I know)....any other suggestions/recommendations in terms of finding my unicorn?
Coming from a Sony ZX1 and Shure SE530s for the last 8 years. Recently upgraded the IEMS to Shure Aonic 5 and Wow, has technology changed. Sadly though, my ZX1 is on it's last legs and I'm in the market to replace it.
Looking at the current DAPs, I'm seeing alot of Android based devices (ZX507, Fiio M11, etc) all with out dated OS on them.
Got to thinking that I could use my phone as a transport and use a DAC/amp for the music. Yields a modern up to date device in the phone and DAC, and either is easily swapped out based on age, etc.
BUT...... with the right DAC can a phone sound as good as a dedicated DAP? Starting with a Note 20 Ultra, and UAPP, and of course the Aonic 5. Music is generally jazz, blues, 80's rock and pop.
The Unicorn is can I get a sound signature similar to a Sony, with a larger soundstage and better clarity than the ZX1?
Considering the Ifi Gryphon as a DAC/amp (amp not really needed I know)....any other suggestions/recommendations in terms of finding my unicorn?