Have you had much opportunity to compare it to Fostex HP-P1, Sony PHA-1 or Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo (-dB) ? Or even DAP's like RWAK100, DX100 ?
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the wizard of oz
project86
Nice review - makes me want one, and I don't even have a need for it whatsoever!
AnakChan
Oz,
The dedicated devices such as the -dB and RWAK100/DX100 still still provide probably somewhat more detail (especially the DX100's ESS9018). Even the -dB when paired with the Rx Mk3 in balanced. However those devices have other (non-sonic) cons such as batttery life (for the DX100), UI performance, non-Android compatibility or bulk (in the dB's case).
Sadly I sold my HP-P1 18 months ago and I hardly spent 5 mins on the PHA-1 so can't comment about comparing between the two. I think I may bring the X to the shops to compare with the HP-P1 though since both are using AKM DACs (although different models), and both have an OI of 10 ohm, except the HP-P1 uses the OPA2134 OpAmp whilst my X is the LME49860.
Project86,
Compared straight out of the iPhone or iPad this is quite nice and portable. It's more compact than the HP-P1 and PHA-1 size-wise and definitely less bulk than the CLASes. As I have something like 8000 tracks in my iDevice whereas my DAPs have only 1000+, the X is actually a decent compromise for a travel DAC/Amp with my jukebox iDevice (or MacAir, since it's so flexible to support multiple inputs).
The dedicated devices such as the -dB and RWAK100/DX100 still still provide probably somewhat more detail (especially the DX100's ESS9018). Even the -dB when paired with the Rx Mk3 in balanced. However those devices have other (non-sonic) cons such as batttery life (for the DX100), UI performance, non-Android compatibility or bulk (in the dB's case).
Sadly I sold my HP-P1 18 months ago and I hardly spent 5 mins on the PHA-1 so can't comment about comparing between the two. I think I may bring the X to the shops to compare with the HP-P1 though since both are using AKM DACs (although different models), and both have an OI of 10 ohm, except the HP-P1 uses the OPA2134 OpAmp whilst my X is the LME49860.
Project86,
Compared straight out of the iPhone or iPad this is quite nice and portable. It's more compact than the HP-P1 and PHA-1 size-wise and definitely less bulk than the CLASes. As I have something like 8000 tracks in my iDevice whereas my DAPs have only 1000+, the X is actually a decent compromise for a travel DAC/Amp with my jukebox iDevice (or MacAir, since it's so flexible to support multiple inputs).
Orakurumi
How does it compare to the Vamp Verza?
AnakChan
Sadly I don't have a Vamp Verza to compare this to. Nor have I seen any Vamp Verza in Japan yet.
Audiowood
Thanks AnakChan for the review, nice write up and pic. Pretty interested in it.
toads
i tried both the black and red versions....the red one was only slighty better, both overall were sonically horrible with most if not all of my IEMs...they have a 47ohm output impedence...i couldn't sell them off fast enough...
alejenda12
Oh nooooooooooo,
I really like this but the cons are not allowing me to continue with this........
I really like this but the cons are not allowing me to continue with this........
