Thank Thanks for the explanation! This makes sense for a newbie like me.

What dongle did you use?

Appreciate the response, and it's understandable. DAC/AMPs normally give more power than DAPs so they tend to need 'more power' as well, I think.

Will USB DACs/Type C dongles like iBasso DC01 work on the Q1? I'm curious to know as that would make for exciting pairings.

Is the Aune M1s still a good buy these days? Especially because I can find a preloved one for about $100.

Hello I'm curious, will the EarStudio ES100 work if you pair it to a DAP w/ bluetooth, for example an xDuoo X3ii or a FiiO M5? Will it's DAC be used instead of the DAP's?

Neutral sounding DAPs in this price range (<$200) ? I'm doing a little research about budget neutral sounding DAPs and so far, I've found Benjie T6, Aune M1s (secondhand), FiiO M3K, Cowon Plenue D, and xDuoo X3ii. I've also been told that Hidizs AP80, Cowon Plenue M2 (secondhand), and FiiO M6...

Are the T1 and T6 considered as the 'flagship' DAPs of Benjie (also, why no T2-T5)?

Specs?

Hey thanks, looking forward to it !

Any impressions so far ? Maybe a short review ? Saw your reply about it's battery life and the transfer speed in another thread.

Have you tried emailing them? Maybe it's fixable through another update.

Aliexpress and Penon has a few reviews on it though not a full review, and of course the obscure chinese daps headfi thread has some. I also found a review here: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1221974387914138? Seems like it has a battery issue, though if the sound is excellent enough, it's...

Thanks for the suggestion ! Though I'm just looking for a simple dap, I'll keep that in mind. Also could you link where you found the xDuoo x05 plus ? For some reason I only see the x05 without the PLUS version. Thank you, I'm not a fan of dongles but it's something you made me consider.

Never thought of that actually. But wouldn't the overall quality reduce ?

My FA1 has low impedance, so I probably wouldn't update it if I'm satisfied with the sound already. Unfortunately, my phone only uses micro usb, so DAC/AMPs like those is a no-go for me.

Was rereading past posts in this thread and noticed you also have a Tempotec V1. Can you compare its SQ with MF01 ?

Wow ! Thanks for your suggestion, I'll look in it. Seems what I basically need, and the battery life is definitely a plus. Did you update it ? Seems like updating changes the sound quality.

Bump.

I thought about it, especially if it's just an entry level DAP.. my phone is an ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1.

New to the world of DAPs (currently using my Android phone - ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1) and want some suggestions. I'm content with my audio gears and so I want to have a DAP suitable for them. Though new suggestions are most welcome, I'm currently eyeing the Acmee MF-01 (Pros: powerful for it's...

Thanks! I appreciate it, I'm really eyeing this one because of it's retro design. Looks very "old school".

Have you tried the MF-01 with a high impendance gear? The specs say they can drive up to 300Ω without needing an amp.