[goodyfresh]

So, I've been wondering something.  By the beginning of next year, I'd like to upgrade my source to something better than my current Fiio X3 2nd Gen (don't get me long, I do love the X3ii though!) and am considering things like the upcoming Fiio X7 or the upcoming Onkyo DP-X1.  However, I feel like if I got players like those, I'd be getting all kinds of functionality that I don't need. . .I have no need or desire for bluetooth, wi-fi functionality, or any of that other stuff that starts to make a DAP function more and more like a smartphone that simply happens to have a good DAC and amp.  So, what would be the absolute BEST-SOUNDING player, preferably under $500 but possibly as high as 700 (but I'd REALLY like to try to keep it under 500) which actually has a decent user-interface without glitches and where I wouldn't be paying for all kinds of extra smartphone-like features that I couldn't care less about?

 

[NotKunvinced]

So, I've been wondering something. By the beginning of next year, I'd like to upgrade my source to something better than my current Fiio X3 2nd Gen (don't get me long, I do love the X3ii though!) and am considering things like the upcoming Fiio X7 or the upcoming Onkyo DP-X1. However, I feel like if I got players like those, I'd be getting all kinds of functionality that I don't need. . .I have no need or desire for bluetooth, wi-fi functionality, or any of that other stuff that starts to make a DAP function more and more like a smartphone that simply happens to have a good DAC and amp. So, what would be the absolute BEST-SOUNDING player, preferably under $500 but possibly as high as 700 (but I'd REALLY like to try to keep it under 500) which actually has a decent user-interface without glitches and where I wouldn't be paying for all kinds of extra smartphone-like features that I couldn't care less about?

So, was the Questyle QP1R the answer?

 

[buke9]

I think it was for him as I remember him on the thread.

 

[NotKunvinced]

I think it was for him as I remember him on the thread.

QP1R thread?

 

[buke9]

Yes.

 

[buke9]

Were you curious about the QP1R?

 

[Mhog55]

I'm looking for the same ordeal, only difference is that I have don't want to pay that much. I'm fairly certain the Ibasso DX120 is what I'll end up with. I prefer simplicity, and the UI seems pretty straightforward and clean

 

[ncristia]

I'm looking for the same ordeal, only difference is that I have don't want to pay that much. I'm fairly certain the Ibasso DX120 is what I'll end up with. I prefer simplicity, and the UI seems pretty straightforward and clean

Sony ZX300a at Joybuy for $369 is a great deal

 

[Mhog55]

Sony ZX300a at Joybuy for $369 is a great deal

Wow. Looks like the DX120s twin. I'll have to give that a looksie

 

[buke9]

Sony ZX300a at Joybuy for $369 is a great deal

so you have heard the QP1R and you think the Sony is better?

 

[ncristia]

so you have heard the QP1R and you think the Sony is better?

Didn't say anything was better just a suggestion under $500. ?

 

[buke9]

Just asking.

 

[NotKunvinced]

Were you curious about the QP1R?

It seems tempting but expensive.