[alwass89]

my main concern besides audio quality is storage space. Hi Res/FLAC files are quite big and for anyone with a large collection like myself, the more storage space the better. 64GB internal memory with the 2 micro SD card slots would be a minimum, but would much rather 128GB internal memory plus the 2 micro sd cards.

 

[reihead]

  64GB internal memory with the 2 micro SD card slots would be a minimum

+1

 

[howdy]

When is the expected release of the X7? I know it is next year but when.

 

[darkarn]

I beg you, can you tell FiiO to use rockbox on the X7 coming?

Or at least, app market so can install the rockbox...

I will be so glad to dump HM901 then...

HM901 plays awesome, but the software is... @#$%$%^#$%^ i dont wanna curse here.

Note that Rockbox does not play above 48/16 (any higher res file will be resampled to 48/16); this will go against the goals of this DAP

 

[audiofrk]

1， yes.

2,   the UI will be the original Android L .with our music playback app.

3,  yes.

4, At least coaxial out.

5, 128g build in flash will be too expensive.

6,  yes, but the leather case will not included in the box. 

remember our target price is $699 not $1000. 

2. This has me a little worried stock android isn't the greatest OS to make a single focus device like a high end dap, I'll reserve judgment till the device is out but I don't want this to be a general purpose pocket device. It should be focused on audio and only audio don't need a web browser or email client, internet radio is cool but there's only some much quality you can squeez out of mp3s and that doesn't warrent a $700 price tag

Just copy the design of the ak120 ii it's gorgeous design

5. I agree with the fact that the base model will less memory, but I would appreciate it if you could offer higher capacities for a premium

yes, a 3.97 inch full touch screen, in fact, maybe 3.3 is the best but we can't find the screen. 

What will be the aspect ratio? If your taking opinions I would like either 3:2 or 16:10

 

[doxob]

I think that with something like the X7 you won't need an E11.

Although X7 is dream DAP but it's just closer to the perfection. If X7 has Line out..I can change the character of the sound by change Amp(Like tube amp.) or change mini to mini. not need to MOD it.(I often use crossfeed.) I can use it easily when i drove.

 

[piotrekfronc]

My reply in post below.

 

[piotrekfronc]

Again, my 5 cents, I would pay even $2000+ if x7 has:
 
- 2x ES9018 (balanced baby)
- Replacable battery!!
- micro sd card port (even one is fine!)
- Replacable amplifier module, OR: balanced amplifier with 4x OPA627 + 4xBUF634 OR  4x OPA627 + 4xOPA637 combo.
- body: metal
- rockbox (or if android - native sound feeding on basic API level)!
- bluetooth to connect remote media control OR phissical buttons: play/stop, next, prev, volume.
 
Those 6 things together will make me paying A LOT for device
 
I can throw extra if:
 
- screen resolution is 800p or higher! But Its not that important, screen can be even monochrome with backlit!
 
Any coax, optical out is advantage but no force!
 
Accessories:
- any welcome
 
If fiio x7 has those things... it wont bother me if fiio x7 is:
- chunky
- ugly
- stinks
- is hot
- explodes
- has a girlfriend...
 
 
Please, fiio, kick hifi-slow-man and ibazo-no-interface azzz and make perfect device! If list ios to ambitious - make two versions expensive for me having those and cheaper for others having some less!
 
No compromises please FIIO !!!

 

[piotrekfronc]

I could spare on rockbox if:
 
- supports m3u8 normal playlists, has "add directory to current playlist" and "shuffle option".
 
So simple things but many player app developers behave like never seen them!

 

[darkarn]

   
yes, a 3.97 inch full touch screen, in fact, maybe 3.3 is the best but we can't find the screen. 

 
I hope the screen will be long enough to be more usable, just compare the DX50/DX90 against any smartphone on the market and you will see why

 

[Ripvanlink]

Say, James, how about custom X7, like Geek Wave supposedly will be? Just wondering.

 

[Loquah]

The Geek Wave options are SO convoluted and confusing. I'm voting for simplicity and excellence on X5

 

[MrScratch]

The Geek Wave options are SO convoluted and confusing. I'm voting for simplicity and excellence on X5

I second that. Thinking about that Indiegogo campaign makes my head spin. @_@

 

[Ripvanlink]

The Geek Wave options are SO convoluted and confusing. I'm voting for simplicity and excellence on X5

Sorry Robin, you don't get to vote this time around b/c you left your body... Just kidding!
Really though, I understand how you feel about this.
For me though, I think the Geek Wave idea is fantastic and completely innovative. I'm going to give them time and see if they can do the difficult juggling act that they for sure have promised themselves. Let's see if they accomplish it. It could happen, no?

 

[x RELIC x]

I just want to reiterate that the X7 does NOT need dual ES9018 to be balanced. It's a wonderful sounding DAC if implemented correctly. FiiO, please focus on you're usual quality implementation for the X7 and not on marketing buzzwords and dual fluff to sell the player.

If you implemented a balanced output that would be fantastic and a single ES9018 can do it easily.