I've already researched this and am leaning heavily towards the iBasso DX160.
But I'm wondering if I'm missing another good option.
I want an Android based DAP with a slightly warm sound (which would meld well with most of the content/mood I will use this for: classical, jazz, acoustic, and world, while reading outside during "relaxing time") and wide sound stage (something I gravitate towards in general and find IEMs especially need help with and I'll be using IEMs mostly with this DAP).
The DX160 seems to be this.
I have looked at the FiiO M11 and Hiby R5 and found them wanting a bit in comparison, at least for my preferences. I haven't looked at the Cayin N5iiS and Shanling M5s much as I don't think they are Android based.
I'd like to stay away from brands like Pioneer, Sony, etc.
So is the DX160 pretty much the best choice here?
But I'm wondering if I'm missing another good option.
I want an Android based DAP with a slightly warm sound (which would meld well with most of the content/mood I will use this for: classical, jazz, acoustic, and world, while reading outside during "relaxing time") and wide sound stage (something I gravitate towards in general and find IEMs especially need help with and I'll be using IEMs mostly with this DAP).
The DX160 seems to be this.
I have looked at the FiiO M11 and Hiby R5 and found them wanting a bit in comparison, at least for my preferences. I haven't looked at the Cayin N5iiS and Shanling M5s much as I don't think they are Android based.
I'd like to stay away from brands like Pioneer, Sony, etc.
So is the DX160 pretty much the best choice here?