Thanks, I'll be sure to install custom firmware once I get the DAP on hand!

Again, thankyou for the detailed response!

So, I've decided to get the Sony A55 and now looking for IEMs to pair with. On a review video for the A55 it is mentioned that it pairs well with Tin T2. But I'm also looking for other IEMs in the sub-$100 range, with other contenders being Ibasso iT00 and Moondrop Aria. Additionally, I...

Thanks for the detailed response. The more I research, the more I'm leaning towards the A55.

Edit: rather than clogging the forum with new threads I's rather ask again here... (see below) I've been wanting and ACMEE MF01 for a while so I freaked out when production stopped. So I managed to get one but it got stuck in my home country (I'm studying abroad). So I'm looking for other DAPs...

Thanks, appreciate the recommendation. I'm considering the Acmee Mf01 because I just need a "basic" player, and touchscreen/wi-fi/bluetooth functionality does not add value for me. But the R3 certainly has more flexibility in regards of creating playlists, and if it sounds better than the MF01...

T Thanks for your recommendation. The TFZ no.3 is really tempting.

Hi, I'm completely new to hi-res music so I'm looking for a portable setup with $200-300 budget. Currently eyeing the Acmee MF01 DAP, I heard that it sounds good for its price ($110) and has had a major firmware update recently to support subfolders. Also looking recommendations for a pair of...

Hi, bulukaki here. I've never had anything more fancy that cheap mp3 players/phones/old walkmans and cheap earphones, so I'd like to get a good portable setup.