Hi,
I'm relatively new here. Been following reviews closely for DAP and IEM.
I currently own FIIO X1 and RHA 750i. I also have Harman Kardon and Edifier speakers setup at home.
My current music collection has mostly 320 kbps MP3 and I'm gradually upgrading to FLAC and ALAC. I have around 30% FLAC/ALAC collection.
I want upgrade my DAP and IEM. After reading lot of reviews and comparisons I settled on CustomArt E3i iem.
So now I need a DAP recommendation.
My needs, Good SQ, small size, ability to drive home setup with out AMPs, Ability to have streaming apps, and little forgiving with low res audio files.
DAPs I Considered till now:
1. FIIO X5 MK III - Hits on all my req, only qualm is I have read mixed reviews from many head-fiers on SQ and software issues.
2. AK-70 MK II - No streaming options other than tidal. Good on rest of needs pricer than X5
3. Sony NW ZX300 - No streaming options other than tidal. Good on rest of needs pricer than X5. I still dont have enough info on sound quality.
4. FIIO X7 MK II - Hits on all my req but bit bulky to my taste. I'm hearing some software issues. Not Sure how forgiving on low res files.
5. Poineer XDP-300R - Bit bulky, heard equally good review comparing to FIIO X7.
Any other DAP suggestions also are welcome apart from the above list. I would to keep budget at maximum of 700 USD.
Any help on this is highly appreciated
Thanks,
Himas
I'm relatively new here. Been following reviews closely for DAP and IEM.
I currently own FIIO X1 and RHA 750i. I also have Harman Kardon and Edifier speakers setup at home.
My current music collection has mostly 320 kbps MP3 and I'm gradually upgrading to FLAC and ALAC. I have around 30% FLAC/ALAC collection.
I want upgrade my DAP and IEM. After reading lot of reviews and comparisons I settled on CustomArt E3i iem.
So now I need a DAP recommendation.
My needs, Good SQ, small size, ability to drive home setup with out AMPs, Ability to have streaming apps, and little forgiving with low res audio files.
DAPs I Considered till now:
1. FIIO X5 MK III - Hits on all my req, only qualm is I have read mixed reviews from many head-fiers on SQ and software issues.
2. AK-70 MK II - No streaming options other than tidal. Good on rest of needs pricer than X5
3. Sony NW ZX300 - No streaming options other than tidal. Good on rest of needs pricer than X5. I still dont have enough info on sound quality.
4. FIIO X7 MK II - Hits on all my req but bit bulky to my taste. I'm hearing some software issues. Not Sure how forgiving on low res files.
5. Poineer XDP-300R - Bit bulky, heard equally good review comparing to FIIO X7.
Any other DAP suggestions also are welcome apart from the above list. I would to keep budget at maximum of 700 USD.
Any help on this is highly appreciated
Thanks,
Himas