uncle b
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Just ordered a iAudio X5, and was wondering if anyone who already has one is using a portable amp with, and what kind, performance, etc.? Thanks for replies...
Originally Posted by BillC I'm using my X5 with an SM3 (627 op amps) and super.fi 5pros. I'm happy with sound but haven't really done much listening without the amp to see how much difference it makes. Any particular questions you've got? |
Originally Posted by Ruggerio79 so its a toss up between getting the cowon or running a portable amp out of the ipod with line out adapter... does anyone have an idea which solution is better? i am also wondering if it would make any difference in sound quality if i run a portable amp out of the ipod or the cowon from their line outs....:s22: features aside...if sound is the only thing i care about.... hope you guys can offer some answers! thanks! :s11: by the way...is the lineout dock for the cowon too flimsy to drop the whole setup in my bag with a portable amp attached to it? |
Originally Posted by uncle b I wonder how long it will take for the secret to get out about the X5L (I guess some advertising may help), this is one bad-ass DAP!!! The sound is incredible, I'm running it through my Westone UM2's right now, with no amp, and it is totally ROCKIN'! Clean, clear, LOUD, too. What a pleasant surprise this has been...well worth the coin. |
Originally Posted by rbf1138 uncle b, what other players have you had? What can you compare it to as far as SQ goes? Sounds excellent, I guess im just incredibly anxious and impatient for mine to come and i need to hear more great things about it to keep me sane, lol. Also, some questions... In terms of the file-tree organization, is it possible to make a folder called "Albums" and place shortcuts to albums in that folder, while also having a standard Artists folder where I can go through by artist >> then album? Are shortcuts completely out of the question? Can the usb port on the player itself, used for otg, be used to add playable music files to the player rather than using the mini-dock thing? I think I read a post somewhere where someone did that, but I was unsure. |
Originally Posted by sanity8me i see you had an ihp-120. i currently have an ihp-100 and use it with my westone UM2's. how does the X5L's sound quality w/o amp compare to the iriver regarding the UM2's? |