[tjw321]

  Not sure why so many people are jumping on the NX2. The DAC isn't very good at all. Much better options available with Android 5.0 now and USB Audio Player Pro

I'm pretty happy with my NX2, given it's price. But I would be very interested in any better options. Did you have anything specific in mind?

 

[bhazard]

  I'm pretty happy with my NX2, given it's price. But I would be very interested in any better options. Did you have anything specific in mind?

 
This, with a USB to micro usb OTG adapter. $89, much better dac and similar amp chip.
 
http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs/9018-dac

 

[tjw321]

   
This, with a USB to micro usb OTG adapter. $89, much better dac and similar amp chip.
 
http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs/9018-dac

Yes - you are absolutely right. I have the U2 Async (I seem to collect DACs like some on this thread collect earphones) which is pretty good. But the one you recommend is much more expensive than the NX2 in the UK (£60 vs £40) and I particularly wanted something like the form factor of the NX2 and with a volume control (which is why I'm not using the U2) so I'm not unhappy with my choice. OTOH, I'm trying hard to resist this one: http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs/9018D-dac . (and I know that it doesn't match my criteria 

, but I want to try a 9018

).

 

[bhazard]

  Yes - you are absolutely right. I have the U2 Async (I seem to collect DACs like some on this thread collect earphones) which is pretty good. But the one you recommend is much more expensive than the NX2 in the UK (£60 vs £40) and I particularly wanted something like the form factor of the NX2 and with a volume control (which is why I'm not using the U2) so I'm not unhappy with my choice. OTOH, I'm trying hard to resist this one: http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs/9018D-dac . (and I know that it doesn't match my criteria 

, but I want to try a 9018

).

the $20 jump is worth it. The 9018 can do 384kHZ/32 bit + DSD. The NX2 can only do 48kHZ/16 bit max.  My Oneplus One has a better internal dac than that (192/24)

 

[leobigfield]

  Yes - you are absolutely right. I have the U2 Async (I seem to collect DACs like some on this thread collect earphones) which is pretty good. But the one you recommend is much more expensive than the NX2 in the UK (£60 vs £40) and I particularly wanted something like the form factor of the NX2 and with a volume control (which is why I'm not using the U2) so I'm not unhappy with my choice. OTOH, I'm trying hard to resist this one: http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs/9018D-dac . (and I know that it doesn't match my criteria 

, but I want to try a 9018

).

 
Since you are using a Rasp. PI, have you seen this one http://hifimediy.com/DACs/diy-dacs/i2s-raspberry-pi-dac ?

 

[tjw321]

   
Since you are using a Rasp. PI, have you seen this one http://hifimediy.com/DACs/diy-dacs/i2s-raspberry-pi-dac ?

I hadn't seen that specific model, but I've heard that the i2s DACs are generally better than the USB DACs on the pi. I have a later model Pi than this one fits, but I preferred to go for a USB DAC (despite all the advantages of I2S) anyway, for the versatility. My DACs move about quite a bit 

.

 

[Suneth]

  hmm my Tennmak order from march 27 finally has tracking activity.. says it was shipped march 7th.. I have 10 more days til I lose aliexpress non receipt protection.. tennmak is a well known store so I probably won't use it but I wonder why so big a delay in shipping... some holiday in china?

 
hope my vvbj v1 get here soon.. I want my BJ

I ordered on March 27th too and there was no activity for 10 days so i contacted the seller and tracking started to update. My package left china on April 10th and it will be another 1-2 weeks of waiting.
Once a seller ships an item and mark as shipped you have 60 days till Purchase Protection  ends.

 

[Starfield]

Hey guys, seeing this whole thread has got me to choose between 3 options.

-Holy Serpent v9,
-Moxpad x6
-Xiaomi Piston 3

Can anyone help me? I can't seem to find enough information about the x6 and v9,
SQ and durability are my main goals.

 

 

[mrmoto050]

  Yes - you are absolutely right. I have the U2 Async (I seem to collect DACs like some on this thread collect earphones) which is pretty good. But the one you recommend is much more expensive than the NX2 in the UK (£60 vs £40) and I particularly wanted something like the form factor of the NX2 and with a volume control (which is why I'm not using the U2) so I'm not unhappy with my choice. OTOH, I'm trying hard to resist this one: http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs/9018D-dac . (and I know that it doesn't match my criteria 

, but I want to try a 9018

).

Take a look at the Ibasso D-zero MKII, dual Wolfson 8740. Beatifull Amp/DAC plays perfect with my LG LG2 and PC.

 

[nofacemonster]

I am thinking of buying Takstar HI 2050... This is primarily for watching movies on my TV... will that be good?

 

[joamlt22]

Quote:

  Not sure why so many people are jumping on the NX2. The DAC isn't very good at all. Much better options available with Android 5.0 now and USB Audio Player Pro

 
I actually got the NX2 for $47 which i think is a steal, considering the NX1 is now almost $40 ish
So why not have NX2 which apparently has the same amplification properties as NX1 but smaller, sleeker, less protruding volume knob and a decent DAC?
No offence intended, but I think for $47, it was worth getting it.
 
I assume the others who jumped on the NX2 wagon, probably got it at the same price I did. 

 

[indieman]

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Not sure why so many people are jumping on the NX2. The DAC isn't very good at all. Much better options available with Android 5.0 now and USB Audio Player Pro

I actually got the NX2 for $47 which i think is a steal, considering the NX1 is now almost $40 ish
So why not have NX2 which apparently has the same amplification properties as NX1 but smaller, sleeker, less protruding volume knob and a decent DAC?
No offence intended, but I think for $47, it was worth getting it.

I assume the others who jumped on the NX2 wagon, probably got it at the same price I did. :bigsmile_face:

Can you use the nx2 without the dac? Just as an amp?

 

[H20Fidelity]

Can you use the nx2 without the dac? Just as an amp?

 
Yes, you can.

 

[indieman]

Yes, you can.

I want one now
But my nx1 is still ticking...

 

[quisxx]

  I am thinking of buying Takstar HI 2050... This is primarily for watching movies on my TV... will that be good?

Yes, they will be fine.