Sabre2
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Thanks for the all the replies yeah the SQ fits my listening preference despite its shortcomings
every single day (with VorzAMP Duo II and Stellia) -> blissJus wondering if anyone still using Calyx M?
OlStill using mine 1+ hrs each day. Still love this played but also having the same thoughts at scottm18.
The Calyx is my primary and always within reach.
The only player in the last 3 years that has really stood out would be the Lotoo Paw Gold/Touch.
That said, Astell & Kern should be (or is) a Roon endpoint soon.
Anyone else switched to a new player?
I have on hand
Calyx M
Cowon plenue 1, M, M2, R
Astell&Kern Kann, ak240
Acoustic Research AR-M2, AR-M20, AR-M200
Ibasso dx80, dx150
Shanling m5, m5s
While I have had many newer DAPs come and go I still rate my Calyx m and AR-M2 and plenue M as my favourite
the only newer dap I have now is dethonray dtr1 I think it sits between the calyx m and ar-m2 in terms of sound signature
I am definitely adding this DAP to the top group
I have found my ie800 has great synergy
The line out to a burson soloist sounds very good - it really goes well with a valve headphone amp to ultrasone signature pro headphone
As a small powerful and fantastic sounding player it really compliments other players with more features
I sold a fiio m11 to get this player - no regrets - I joined the hype train for the m11 but for me personally it sounded clinical and not as good as other players in my collection.
Ideal player for those that use shuffle all for majority of listening.
However calyx m is still my all time favourite- still gets most listening time - just battery and start up time that can be annoying- until the headphone goes on
The first SQ challenger I have heard is the AK SP1000/m which AK has finally provided enough power to offer a full sound. I think, but not sure, that the reason the Calyx burns through battery so fast is due to powering the 9018 correctly to offer that level of SQ, but it doesn't show in the output specifications to be true. The power offers richness and texture to the resolution for greater musicality and dimension.So the Calyx even 5 years later STILL sounds better than even the new devices from people who have compared them? Way ahead of its time: The screen probably still bests them---that OLED in 2014 must have cost a fortune. And to think the ancient 9018 ESS it uses is known for being rather bright....so considering how robust it sounds, that really shows that implementation is everything!
No question its the surprising "Class A" amp used that sucks down battery like there's no tomorrow. They obviously worried more about sound quality than "convenience" and it's all the better for it.The first SQ challenger I have heard is the AK SP1000/m which AK has finally provided enough power to offer a full sound. I think, but not sure, that the reason the Calyx burns through battery so fast is due to powering the 9018 correctly to offer that level of SQ, but it doesn't show in the output specifications to be true. The power offers richness and texture to the resolution for greater musicality and dimension.
Bummer, did you contact Calyx?Mine is no longer working. It was sounding great when I installed the XBATT and then did the WindowsX firmware upgrade.... after about a week, it just stopped working altogether, even with the original battery. Not sure what to do with it at this point.